Overall score
Lucknow
37.4/100
Nicholson
38.9/100
Lucknow for investment and value; Nicholson for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Lucknow
37.4/100
Nicholson
38.9/100
Crime rate
Lucknow
74.1 / 1k
Nicholson
66.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lucknow
3
Nicholson
32
Population
Lucknow
1,439
Nicholson
1,322
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Lucknow | Nicholson |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.4/100 | 38.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.5/100 | 55.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 74.1 / 1k | 66.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 4 | 3 |
| Walkability | 6.0/100 | 8.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 3 | 32 |
| Planning activity | 23 | 24 |
| Green cover | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Population | 1,439 | 1,322 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 4/10 |
Lucknow is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, while Nicholson is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
Lucknow tends to lead on housing affordability, public transport access, and a calmer planning outlook, while Nicholson stands out for a quieter safety profile, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities. On housing, Lucknow sits in a affordable band, compared with a well priced feel in Nicholson.
Families, investors, and value-focused buyers may find Lucknow the better fit, while households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Nicholson.
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.