Lurnea vs Liverpool.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,088,000 and $1,060,000. Lurnea edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Liverpool (median $1,060,000) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Lurnea ($1,088,000). Over the past year, Lurnea (+10.5%) ran 1.5 percentage points ahead of Liverpool (+9%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lurnea (952) sits above Liverpool (951). Lurnea skews owner-occupied (55%), Liverpool runs more rental-dense (35% owner).
For buyers
Liverpool is the lower entry point at $1,060,000 median, 3% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Liverpool delivers the better gross yield (3.63% vs 3.54%), but Lurnea has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Lurnea edges out on average school ICSEA (952 vs 951). Lurnea also has a higher family-household share (78% vs 68%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Lurnea or Liverpool cheaper to buy in?
Liverpool has the lower median house price at $1,060,000, roughly 3% below Lurnea ($1,088,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Lurnea or Liverpool?
Over the past 12 months, Lurnea grew +10.5% vs +9% in Liverpool, a gap of 1.5 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Lurnea or Liverpool have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lurnea scores 952 vs 951 in Liverpool. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Lurnea or Liverpool?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.63% in Liverpool vs 3.54% in Lurnea. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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