Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 1.8 km apart, on the same open data. Berala scores higher on 4 of 10 measures.
| Berala | Lidcombe | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 9 | 42 |
| Safety | 57 | 22 |
| Wealth | 13 | 26 |
| Value | 36 | 18 |
| Parks | 35 | 15 |
| Cafés | 38 | 52 |
| Transit | 80 | 38 |
| Green space | 8 | 28 |
| Active & healthy | 29 | 46 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 21 | 34 |
| Median rent | $380/wk | $500/wk |
| Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026) | $1,979,000 | $1,979,000 |
| Population | 8,757 | 23,663 |
| Full profile | Berala in full | Lidcombe in full |
Scores are percentiles across all 422 Sydney suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.
Berala scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.
Berala and Lidcombe have the same median house price.
Berala scores higher on 4 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Berala or Lidcombe.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →