Overall score
Bamawm
32.5/100
Lockington
38.9/100
Bamawm vs Lockington, VIC suburb comparison
Bamawm for retirees and families; Lockington for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BamawmLockington
Crime rate
Bamawm
30.6 / 1k
Lockington
21.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bamawm
0
Lockington
0
Population
Bamawm
491
Lockington
850
Metric leadBamawm 1Lockington 71 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBamawm
- Best for familiesBamawm
- Best for best valueLockington
- Best for best schoolsLockington
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Bamawm | Lockington |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 32.5/100 | 38.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 11.0/100 | 56.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 30.6 / 1k | 21.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | — | 2 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 22 | 5 |
| Population | 491 | 850 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bamawm is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, and Lockington is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Bamawm pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Lockington is the better pick for housing affordability and parks and reserves. On housing, Bamawm sits in a well priced band, compared with a affordable feel in Lockington.
Bamawm suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Lockington is the stronger match for value-focused buyers and households prioritising schools.