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Cartwright vs Lurnea

Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 1.6 km apart, on the same open data. Cartwright scores higher on 2 of 9 measures.

CartwrightLurnea
Active2437
Safety737
Wealth04
Parks9058
Cafés1335
Transit5675
Green space8872
Active & healthy4858
Schools nearby (OSM)5962
Median rent$225/wk $380/wk
Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026)$1,141,000$1,300,000
House sales this quarter63152
Population2,61610,057
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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.

Is Cartwright safer than Lurnea?

Lurnea scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Cartwright or Lurnea?

Cartwright has the lower median house price of the two ($1,141,000 vs $1,300,000).

Should I live in Cartwright or Lurnea?

Cartwright scores higher on 2 of 9 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Cartwright or Lurnea.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →