Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 1.5 km apart, on the same open data. Loftus scores higher on 3 of 10 measures.
| Loftus | Yarrawarrah | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 28 | 29 |
| Safety | 77 | 99 |
| Wealth | 60 | 74 |
| Value | 59 | 96 |
| Parks | 36 | 30 |
| Cafés | 58 | 13 |
| Transit | 53 | 82 |
| Green space | 8 | 33 |
| Active & healthy | 33 | 30 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 40 | 54 |
| Median rent | $550/wk | $520/wk |
| Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026) | $1,725,000 | $1,600,000 |
| House sales this quarter | 44 | 52 |
| Population | 4,190 | 2,775 |
| Full profile | Loftus in full | Yarrawarrah 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.
Yarrawarrah scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.
Yarrawarrah has the lower median house price of the two ($1,600,000 vs $1,725,000).
Loftus scores higher on 3 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Loftus or Yarrawarrah.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →