Overall score
Lorn
54.0/100
Telarah
36.1/100
Lorn vs Telarah, NSW Suburb Comparison
Lorn for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
LornTelarah
Crime rate
Lorn
95.1 / 1k
Telarah
95.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lorn
115
Telarah
45
Population
Lorn
1,465
Telarah
2,318
Metric leadLorn 8Telarah 41 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Lorn | Telarah |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.0/100 | 36.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 68.0/100 | 59.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 95.1 / 1k | 95.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 17 | 33 |
| Walkability | 75.5/100 | 72.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 115 | 45 |
| Planning activity | 32 | 12 |
| Green cover | 3.5% | 0.7% |
| Population | 1,465 | 2,318 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Lorn reads as a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by; Telarah is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Lorn pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves, whereas Telarah is the better pick for schools and education options, public transport access, and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Lorn, while Telarah remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.