Overall score
Bamawm Extension
41.3/100
Lockington
38.9/100
Bamawm Extension for investment and value; Lockington for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bamawm Extension
41.3/100
Lockington
38.9/100
Crime rate
Bamawm Extension
7.1 / 1k
Lockington
21.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bamawm Extension
0
Lockington
0
Population
Bamawm Extension
282
Lockington
850
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.
| Category | Bamawm Extension | Lockington |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.3/100 | 38.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 56.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 7.1 / 1k | 21.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | — | 2 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 6 | 5 |
| Population | 282 | 850 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 2/10 |
Bamawm Extension reads as a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe; Lockington is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
On the data, Bamawm Extension is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Lockington answers with parks and reserves and walkability. Bamawm Extension generally means more mid-market housing value, while Lockington leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Retirees and investors may find Bamawm Extension the better fit, while households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Lockington.