Overall score
Lugarno
60.0/100
Peakhurst
54.4/100
Lugarno for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Lugarno
60.0/100
Peakhurst
54.4/100
Crime rate
Lugarno
71.8 / 1k
Peakhurst
71.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lugarno
101
Peakhurst
160
Population
Lugarno
5,869
Peakhurst
12,079
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 | Lugarno | Peakhurst |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.0/100 | 54.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.8/100 | 45.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 71.8 / 1k | 71.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 11 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 14 | 17 |
| Public transport stops | 59 | 169 |
| Walkability | 47.0/100 | 61.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 101 | 160 |
| Planning activity | 14 | 31 |
| Green cover | 27.4% | 7.7% |
| Population | 5,869 | 12,079 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 8/10 |
Lugarno is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Peakhurst is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Lugarno pulls ahead on housing affordability, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Peakhurst is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Lugarno, while Peakhurst 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.