Overall score
Lurnea
31.0/100
Prestons
44.7/100
Lurnea vs Prestons, NSW Suburb Comparison
Prestons for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
LurneaPrestons
Crime rate
Lurnea
168.6 / 1k
Prestons
168.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lurnea
116
Prestons
186
Population
Lurnea
10,057
Prestons
15,694
Metric leadLurnea 4Prestons 72 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 | Lurnea | Prestons |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 31.0/100 | 44.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 40.8/100 | 38.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 168.6 / 1k | 168.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 13 | 15 |
| Public transport stops | 127 | 156 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 116 | 186 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 26 |
| Green cover | 9.7% | 9.0% |
| Population | 10,057 | 15,694 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Lurnea is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Prestons is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Lurnea is stronger for schools and education options, plus a calmer planning outlook; Prestons answers with parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability.
On balance, retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Prestons, while Lurnea 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.