Luddenham vs Orchard Hills, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Luddenham | Orchard Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.1/100 | 47.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.9/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 29.6 / 1k | 49.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 19 | 47 |
| Walkability | 28.5/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 18 | 3 |
| Planning activity | 9 | 39 |
| Population | 1,927 | 1,798 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 7/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesLuddenham
- Best for investmentOrchard Hills
- Best for best valueOrchard Hills
- Best for best schoolsOrchard Hills
Comparison summary
Luddenham and Orchard Hills offer different strengths across official suburb data. Luddenham leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Orchard Hills; Housing (desirability) favours Orchard Hills; Crime rate favours Luddenham. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Luddenham, Investment → Orchard Hills, Best value → Orchard Hills, Best schools → Orchard Hills.