Overall score
Luddenham
50.2/100
Orchard Hills
44.7/100
Luddenham vs Orchard Hills, NSW Suburb Comparison
Luddenham for families and investment; Orchard Hills for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
LuddenhamOrchard Hills
Crime rate
Luddenham
28.8 / 1k
Orchard Hills
43.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Luddenham
19
Orchard Hills
8
Population
Luddenham
1,927
Orchard Hills
1,798
Metric leadLuddenham 7Orchard Hills 51 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesOrchard Hills
- Best for familiesLuddenham
- Best for investmentLuddenham
- Best for best valueOrchard Hills
- Best for best schoolsOrchard Hills
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 | Luddenham | Orchard Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.2/100 | 44.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.4/100 | 45.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 28.8 / 1k | 43.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 19 | 47 |
| Walkability | 28.5/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 19 | 8 |
| Planning activity | 14 | 78 |
| Green cover | 3.3% | 23.8% |
| Population | 1,927 | 1,798 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Luddenham is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood, and Orchard Hills is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood. Luddenham sits more regionally self-contained, whereas Orchard Hills is further out with more breathing room.
On the data, Luddenham is stronger for a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and nearby cafés and amenities; Orchard Hills answers with housing affordability, schools and education options, and public transport access. On housing, Luddenham sits in a expensive band, compared with a gently premium feel in Orchard Hills.
Luddenham suits retirees more clearly, whereas Orchard Hills is the stronger match for investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
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.