Overall score
Lowanna
26.5/100
Upper Orara
33.4/100
Lowanna vs Upper Orara, NSW Suburb Comparison
Upper Orara for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
LowannaUpper Orara
Crime rate
Lowanna
127.1 / 1k
Upper Orara
127.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lowanna
2
Upper Orara
0
Population
Lowanna
359
Upper Orara
863
Metric leadLowanna 5Upper Orara 52 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesUpper Orara
- Best for investmentUpper Orara
- Best for best valueUpper Orara
- Best for best schoolsUpper Orara
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 | Lowanna | Upper Orara |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 26.5/100 | 33.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.4/100 | 45.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 127.1 / 1k | 127.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 64.0/100 | 64.0/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 147 |
| Walkability | 12.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 7 |
| Green cover | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Population | 359 | 863 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Lowanna reads as a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace; Upper Orara is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Lowanna tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, nearby cafés and amenities, and a calmer planning outlook, while Upper Orara stands out for housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Upper Orara, while Lowanna 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.