Casula vs Lurnea
The verdict
Lurnea is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.05M versus $1.24M in Casula. Casula rates higher for transport (94 vs 64). Lurnea rates higher for liveability (87 vs 69). Casula has a shorter estimated CBD commute (67 vs 100 min). On the separate residential safety score, Casula rates higher (72 vs 62/100 in Lurnea).
Scores
| Casula | Lurnea | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 66 |
| Transport | 94 | 64 |
| Education | 54 | 43 |
| Liveability | 69 | 87 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Casula | Lurnea | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,584 | 10,057 |
| Median age | 36 | 32 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,730 | $1,239 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 37.5% | 24.6% |
| Born in Australia | 50.8% | 49.5% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 3.2 |
Growth: Casula Moderate Growth · Lurnea Moderate Growth
Property
| Casula | Lurnea | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.24M | $1.05M |
| Median unit price | $846K | $788K |
| House price YoY | 22.2% | -11.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $680 | $680 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.6% | 3.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 37 | 25 |
Median price history
Safety
| Casula | Lurnea | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 72 | 62 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 72 | 159 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 181 | 159 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 525 | 666 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,734 | 4,932 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Casula | Lurnea | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 3 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 969 | 956 |
Transport
| Casula | Lurnea | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 94 | 64 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 99 | 70 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 67 | 100 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.2 km | 2.1 km |
Liveability
| Casula | Lurnea | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 870 | 870 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 9 | 1 |
| Parks | 25 | 14 |
| Playgrounds | 14 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 6 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 21.9 km | 22.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 29.7 km | 29.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.6 km | 3.5 km |
Population & growth
| Casula | Lurnea | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 16,584 | 10,057 |
| Estimated 2025 | 16,996 | 10,840 |
| Projected 2041 | 19,530 | 11,508 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.62% | 1.89% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Casula or Lurnea?
Casula has the higher residential safety score (Casula 72/100 vs Lurnea 62/100).
Which is more affordable, Casula or Lurnea?
Lurnea is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.05M versus $1.24M.
Which has better schools, Casula or Lurnea?
Casula has a higher average school ICSEA (Casula 969 vs Lurnea 956; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Casula or Lurnea?
Casula has the higher transport score (Casula 94/100 vs Lurnea 64/100).
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