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Lurnea

NSW 2170 · Liverpool

10,057 (2021) → 10,840 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

Part of the Liverpool local government area (est. 246,738 residents)

66
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

10,057
Population
$1.05M
Median house (2025)
62
Safety score
64
Transport score

Lurnea is a moderate growth suburb in Liverpool, NSW 2170, about 29km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.05M 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 62/100.

29.4 km
To Sydney CBD
22.7 km
To coast
$680/wk
Median rent (house)
2.1 km
To nearest station

Demographics

10,057
Population
32
Median age
3.2
Avg household

Age distribution

Liverpool LGA population (est. 2025)246,738
Median household income (weekly)$1,239
vs NSW median-33.0%
Bachelor degree or higher24.6%
Born in Australia49.5%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse2,175 / 83 / 631

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

$1.05M-11.1%
Median house (2025)
$788K
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$680 / $540 wk
Rental yield (house)3.4%
Days on market (house)25 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

62
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

16
Break & enter dwelling159/100k
11
Steal from dwelling109/100k
16
Motor vehicle theft159/100k
67
Domestic assault666/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
21
Non-domestic assault209/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 496 (all categories, latest year)4,932 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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 2025

Schools

43

Reasonable school mix

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.

160
Within 10km3 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 985 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1061
  • Lurnea Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 904
  • Lurnea High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 904

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Prestons Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 964
  • Cartwright Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 921
  • Liverpool West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 923
  • Casula Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 978
  • Mainsbridge SchoolCombined · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 962
  • Ashcroft High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 882
  • Casula High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 960
  • Miller High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 884
  • St Therese Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 966
  • Amity College, PrestonsCombined · Independent · 2.1kmICSEA 1085
  • Ashcroft Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 898
  • All Saints Catholic College, Casula CampusSecondary · Catholic · 2.2km

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

64
70Bus
CBD commute (est.)100 min (bus)
Nearest train stationCasula (2.1 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

29.0°C
Summer max
17.5°C
Winter max
870mm
Rainfall/yr
7.1h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

80 in suburbSupermarkets
101 in suburbCafes/Rest.
5114 in suburbParks
216 in suburbPlaygrounds
176 in suburbPools
80 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
70 in suburbGPs
60 in suburbPharmacies
30 in suburbChildcare
40 in suburbLibraries
13113 in suburbSports fields
1Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalLiverpool Hospital (3.5 km)
Nearest vet2.6 km
Nearest airportWestern Sydney (16.8 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

56

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

8
Gyms
1
Leisure centres
2
Public pools
131
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

76

Great outdoor access

Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.

51
Parks
3
Nature reserves
176
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
1
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

38

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

1
Theatres
0
Cinemas
2
Museums
0
Galleries
4
Libraries
0
Arts centres
2
Landmarks

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

0

Not much nightlife

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

0
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.00
Per 1,000 residents

No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.

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Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

59

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

7
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
4
OSHC
Total services10
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 9 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.99

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate1.89%
Projected population 204111,508
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Liverpool

Cartwright$1.05M53transportCasula$1.38M94transportSadleir$1.00M60transportAshcroft$1.06M64transportLiverpool$1.36M95transportMiller$990K60transport

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Frequently asked questions about Lurnea

Is Lurnea safe?

Lurnea has a residential safety score of 62/100, 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 4,932 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Lurnea?

In Lurnea, the median house price is $1.05M and the median unit price is $788K. Median weekly house rent is $680.

How far is Lurnea from Sydney CBD?

Lurnea is about 29.4 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 100 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Lurnea?

Lurnea has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 956 (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.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.