Thinking about buying your first home in Lurnea (2170)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Lurnea is the right fit. The analysis covers affordability and FHB scheme eligibility, schools and childcare, dealbreakers like flood and bushfire, and how the suburb is changing. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation, or scroll through the full analysis below.
Is Lurnea a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Lurnea (2170) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
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The verdict
Who it is for
Lurnea suits buyers who need a detached house and cannot stretch to neighbouring suburbs closer to the city. The $992,500 median puts a freestanding home within reach for households willing to accept a 45-minute off-peak drive to the CBD. The median age of 32 and strong childcare coverage, with 50 of 59 nearby services meeting or exceeding the National Quality Standard, make it a practical fit for young families. Moorebank High School adds a selective option in the postcode.
Who would not love it
The SEIFA disadvantage decile of 1 out of 10 is the lowest band in NSW, meaning Lurnea sits among the most socioeconomically disadvantaged postcodes in the state. The mean ICSEA of 962 across local public schools sits below the national average of 1000. Units have lost 1.3% in value over the past year on thin volume, so that market is soft. If walkability, café culture, or proximity to the city matter to you, a score of 63 and a 45-minute commute will wear thin quickly.
What to verify before you bid
- Check whether your specific block falls within the 20.3% of postcode area mapped as bushfire-prone land. This affects insurance costs and any future building or renovation approvals. - Confirm the exact scope of the First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme concession at the $992,500 price point, as the data flags only partial eligibility and the detail is unspecified. - With 42% of residents renting and a composite Stickybeak grade of C+, inspect the immediate street carefully for maintenance standards before committing.
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SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Lurnea?
BOCSAR · LURNEA 2170
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K4,93212 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−38%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Liverpool
Within LGA: Liverpool
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT47%146 reports
ASSAULT29%90 reports
INTIMIDATION, STALKING AND HARASSMENT24%74 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED76%
NON-DOMESTIC24%
Across 88 assault reports in this window.
DV-flagged assault has risen statewide as reporting has improved. Compare with caution to suburbs whose population has changed materially.
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Air quality
Air quality in Lurnea
31
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
14:17 AEST
Liverpool station · 0.6 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 36 · Fair
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
7.8µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
13.6µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
2.5pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Liverpool station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API↗ (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 379 new bond lodgements this quarter.
Rents here sit around the Sydney middle. A balance of rental stock and owner-occupier demand.
Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
$550per week
Sep 2025 · 379 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Nearby suburbs · same combination
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NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board↗ · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.
DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2170
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2170. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Lurnea is the primary suburb with postcode 2170 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Lurnea is the main locality.
Which local government area is Lurnea in?
Lurnea (2170) is located in the Liverpool local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Lurnea?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Lurnea (2170) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Lurnea flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Lurnea. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Lurnea?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Lurnea (2170), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Lurnea (2170) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Lurnea (2170). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Lurnea changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Lurnea (2170) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
