Lorn vs Telarah, NSW suburb comparison

Lorn for retirees and investment.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

LornTelarah

Overall score

Lorn

53.2/100

Telarah

44.1/100

Crime rate

Lorn

95.1 / 1k

Telarah

95.5 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Lorn

110

Telarah

44

Population

Lorn

1,465

Telarah

2,318

Metric leadLorn 7Telarah 4across 11 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

Quick verdicts

Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)

  • Best for retireesLorn
  • Best for investmentLorn
  • Best for best valueLorn
  • Best for best schoolsLorn

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.

CategoryLornTelarah
Overall score53.2/10044.1/100
Housing (desirability)76.1/10057.4/100
Crime rate95.1 / 1k95.5 / 1k
Schools & preschools36
Parks & reserves42
Public transport stops1733
Walkability75.5/10072.0/100
Nearby amenities11044
Planning activity269
Population1,4652,318
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)9/101/10

Comparison summary

Lorn reads as a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by; Telarah is a practical metro smaller community with approachable housing and suburban calm.

Lorn pulls ahead on housing affordability and parks and reserves, whereas Telarah is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and public transport access. On housing, Lorn sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Telarah.

On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Lorn, while Telarah remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.

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