Side by sideSuburb comparison

Greta West vs Upper Lurg.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Upper Lurg edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Upper Lurg (1014) sits above Greta West (990). Greta West skews owner-occupied (92%), Upper Lurg runs more rental-dense (65% owner).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Upper Lurg edges out on average school ICSEA (1014 vs 990).

Common questionsGreta West vs Upper Lurg

Common questions

Does Greta West or Upper Lurg have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Upper Lurg scores 1014 vs 990 in Greta West. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

The numbers behind the take

Greta West
Metric
Upper Lurg

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$250/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$200/wk
$215/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$264/wk
92.0%
Owner occupied
65.0%
6.0%
Renter occupied
9.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
157
Population
107
54
Median age
50

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

8
Schools nearby
9
990
Avg ICSEA
1014

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).