Overall score
Lugarno
60.0/100
Oatley
68.9/100
Lugarno vs Oatley, NSW Suburb Comparison
Oatley for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
LugarnoOatley
Crime rate
Lugarno
71.8 / 1k
Oatley
29.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lugarno
101
Oatley
241
Population
Lugarno
5,869
Oatley
10,664
Metric leadLugarno 2Oatley 92 tiedacross 13 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 | Lugarno | Oatley |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.0/100 | 68.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.8/100 | 59.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 71.8 / 1k | 29.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 8 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 14 | 26 |
| Public transport stops | 59 | 104 |
| Walkability | 47.0/100 | 82.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 101 | 241 |
| Planning activity | 14 | 40 |
| Green cover | 27.4% | 20.7% |
| Population | 5,869 | 10,664 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Lugarno is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Oatley is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Lugarno is stronger for housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook; Oatley answers with a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
Choose Lugarno if you are weighing investors; lean toward Oatley for retirees, families, and value-focused buyers.
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.