Overall score
Lovedale
44.6/100
Pokolbin
51.8/100
Lovedale vs Pokolbin, NSW Suburb Comparison
Pokolbin for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
LovedalePokolbin
Crime rate
Lovedale
96.1 / 1k
Pokolbin
95.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lovedale
4
Pokolbin
63
Population
Lovedale
502
Pokolbin
1,049
Metric leadLovedale 2Pokolbin 81 tiedacross 11 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 | Lovedale | Pokolbin |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.6/100 | 51.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 39.4/100 | 45.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 96.1 / 1k | 95.0 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 31 | 33 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 34.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 63 |
| Planning activity | 16 | 41 |
| Green cover | 16.2% | 14.7% |
| Population | 502 | 1,049 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Lovedale reads as a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace; Pokolbin is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace.
Lovedale tends to lead on housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook, while Pokolbin stands out for a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and walkability.
Investors may find Lovedale the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Pokolbin.
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.