Overall score
Albany
52.0/100
Lockyer
39.7/100
Albany for retirees and families; Lockyer for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Albany
52.0/100
Lockyer
39.7/100
Crime rate
Albany
2387.8 / 1k
Lockyer
2539.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Albany
204
Lockyer
2
Population
Albany
1,403
Lockyer
1,298
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
Albany reads as a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote; Lockyer is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Albany tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and public transport access, while Lockyer stands out for housing affordability. On housing, Albany sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Lockyer.
Choose Albany if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Lockyer for investors and value-focused buyers.