Overall score
Bamawm
46.6/100
Lockington
44.6/100
Bamawm vs Lockington, VIC Suburb Comparison
Bamawm for schools; Lockington for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BamawmLockington
Crime rate
Bamawm
34.7 / 1k
Lockington
25.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bamawm
0
Lockington
3
Population
Bamawm
491
Lockington
850
Metric leadBamawm 3Lockington 71 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesLockington
- Best for familiesLockington
- Best for investmentLockington
- Best for best valueLockington
- Best for best schoolsBamawm
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 | 46.6/100 | 44.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.4/100 | 59.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 34.7 / 1k | 25.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 18.6/100 | 16.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | — | 2 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 3 |
| Planning activity | 22 | 5 |
| Green cover | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 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 stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Lockington is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, 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.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.