Lugarno vs Peakhurst
The verdict
Peakhurst is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.68M versus $1.74M in Lugarno. Lugarno rates higher for education (70 vs 65). Peakhurst rates higher for liveability (94 vs 71). Peakhurst has a shorter estimated CBD commute (63 vs 70 min). On the separate residential safety score, Lugarno rates higher (100 vs 76/100 in Peakhurst).
Scores
| Lugarno | Peakhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 80 |
| Transport | 61 | 80 |
| Education | 70 | 65 |
| Liveability | 71 | 94 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lugarno | Peakhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,869 | 12,079 |
| Median age | 45 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,721 | $1,835 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 46.7% | 40.5% |
| Born in Australia | 75.4% | 63.5% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.7 |
Growth: Lugarno Stable · Peakhurst Stable
Property
| Lugarno | Peakhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.74M | $1.68M |
| Median unit price | $1.48M | $829K |
| House price YoY | -11.0% | 5.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $785 | $785 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 34 | 40 |
Median price history
Safety
| Lugarno | Peakhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 76 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 17 | 124 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 17 | 116 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 68 | 356 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,942 | 3,966 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lugarno | Peakhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,105 | 1,028 |
See the full school list on each profile: Lugarno · Peakhurst
Transport
| Lugarno | Peakhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 61 | 80 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 32 | 89 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 70 | 63 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.1 km | 1.1 km |
Liveability
| Lugarno | Peakhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 28.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 870 | 920 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 1 |
| Parks | 10 | 18 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.1 km | 8.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 19.3 km | 17.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.5 km | 9.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.0 km | 4.5 km |
Population & growth
| Lugarno | Peakhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,869 | 12,079 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,099 | 12,551 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,423 | 13,219 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.97% | 0.96% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Lugarno or Peakhurst?
Lugarno has the higher residential safety score (Lugarno 100/100 vs Peakhurst 76/100).
Which is more affordable, Lugarno or Peakhurst?
Peakhurst is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.68M versus $1.74M.
Which has better schools, Lugarno or Peakhurst?
Lugarno has a higher average school ICSEA (Lugarno 1105 vs Peakhurst 1028; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Lugarno or Peakhurst?
Peakhurst has the higher transport score (Lugarno 61/100 vs Peakhurst 80/100).
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