Cartwright vs Lurnea NSW
Two New South Wales suburbs, about 1.2 km apart, side by side — straight from the official numbers.
The numbers
| Cartwright | Lurnea | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,616 | 10,057 |
| Median age | 35 | 32 |
| Median rent (weekly) | $225 | $380 |
| Owner-occupied | 36% | 56% |
| Family households | 63% | 78% |
| SEIFA advantage (decile of 10) | 1 | 1 |
| Tree canopy | 18% | 5% |
| Population 2011 | 2,256 | 8,610 |
What stands out
Cartwright rents cheaper — $225 vs $380 a week at the census.
Both sit in the same SEIFA advantage decile (1 of 10).
Cartwright is the greener of the two (18% vs 5% tree canopy).
Growth since 2011: Cartwright +16%, Lurnea +17%.
In short
The two sit about 1.2 km apart in a straight line, both in New South Wales.
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