Liverpool vs Lurnea
The verdict
Lurnea is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.17M versus $1.30M in Liverpool. Liverpool rates higher for transport (95 vs 64). Liverpool is closer to the coast (21.6 km vs 22.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Lurnea rates higher (61 vs 18/100 in Liverpool).
Scores
| Liverpool | Lurnea | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 66 |
| Transport | 95 | 64 |
| Education | 51 | 43 |
| Liveability | 94 | 87 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Liverpool | Lurnea | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,078 | 10,057 |
| Median age | 34 | 32 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,303 | $1,239 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 35.8% | 24.6% |
| Born in Australia | 33.9% | 49.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 3.2 |
Growth: Liverpool Moderate Growth · Lurnea Moderate Growth
Property
| Liverpool | Lurnea | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.30M | $1.17M |
| Median unit price | $526K | $808K |
| House price YoY | 28.5% | 25.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 65 | 46 |
Median price history
Safety
| Liverpool | Lurnea | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 18 | 61 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 373 | 159 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 341 | 169 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,065 | 676 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 15,500 | 4,345 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Liverpool | Lurnea | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 11 | 3 |
| Government | 8 | 2 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 965 | 957 |
See the full school list on each profile: Liverpool · Lurnea
Transport
| Liverpool | Lurnea | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 64 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 141 | 70 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 63 | 83 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.0 km | 2.1 km |
Liveability
| Liverpool | Lurnea | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.8°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 920 | 870 |
| Supermarkets | 6 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 48 | 1 |
| Parks | 28 | 14 |
| Playgrounds | 17 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 6 |
| Medical GPs | 14 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 21.6 km | 22.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 27.4 km | 29.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.4 km | 3.5 km |
Population & growth
| Liverpool | Lurnea | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 31,078 | 10,057 |
| Estimated 2025 | 33,632 | 10,840 |
| Projected 2041 | 39,818 | 11,508 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.99% | 1.89% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Liverpool or Lurnea?
Lurnea has the higher residential safety score (Liverpool 18/100 vs Lurnea 61/100).
Which is more affordable, Liverpool or Lurnea?
Lurnea is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.17M versus $1.30M.
Which has better schools, Liverpool or Lurnea?
Liverpool has a higher average school ICSEA (Liverpool 965 vs Lurnea 957; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Liverpool or Lurnea?
Liverpool has the higher transport score (Liverpool 95/100 vs Lurnea 64/100).
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