Lurnea
NSW 2170 · Liverpool
10,057 (2021) → 10,840 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Liverpool local government area (est. 246,738 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Lurnea is a moderate growth suburb in Liverpool, NSW 2170, about 29km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.17M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 64/100, and is about 23km inland. Lurnea has an overall score of 66/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 61/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2170 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: Iraq (10.19%), Lebanon (6.25%), Vietnam (3.36%), Fiji (2.07%), New Zealand (1.31%)
Top languages: Arabic (32.08%), Vietnamese (4.66%), Serbian (1.77%), Hindi (1.67%), Spanish (1.56%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 985 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1062
- Lurnea Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 906
- Lurnea High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 902
Nearby (within 10km)
- Prestons Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 962
- Cartwright Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 920
- Liverpool West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 920
- Casula Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 980
- Mainsbridge SchoolCombined · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 949
- Ashcroft High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 877
- Casula High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 957
- Miller High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 878
- St Therese Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1003
- Amity College, PrestonsCombined · Independent · 2.1kmICSEA 1096
- Ashcroft Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 887
- All Saints Catholic College, Casula CampusSecondary · Catholic · 2.2km
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Lurnea
Is Lurnea safe?
Lurnea has a residential safety score of 61/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 4,345 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Lurnea?
In Lurnea, the median house price is $1.17M and the median unit price is $808K. Median weekly house rent is $700.
How far is Lurnea from Sydney CBD?
Lurnea is about 29.4 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 83 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Lurnea?
Lurnea has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 957 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Lurnea?
Lurnea has a transport score of 64/100 and 70 bus stops.