Overall score
Bennett Springs
49.5/100
Lockridge
40.9/100
Bennett Springs vs Lockridge, WA suburb comparison
Bennett Springs for retirees and investment; Lockridge for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Bennett SpringsLockridge
Crime rate
Bennett Springs
1550.1 / 1k
Lockridge
2684.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bennett Springs
26
Lockridge
33
Population
Bennett Springs
5,929
Lockridge
3,322
Metric leadBennett Springs 6Lockridge 31 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBennett Springs
- Best for familiesLockridge
- Best for investmentBennett Springs
- Best for best valueBennett Springs
- Best for best schoolsLockridge
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 | Bennett Springs | Lockridge |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.5/100 | 40.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 32.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 1550.1 / 1k | 2684.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 21 | 25 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 26 | 33 |
| Population | 5,929 | 3,322 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Bennett Springs is a practical metro mid-sized suburb with solid links to the wider city, while Lockridge is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks. Lockridge sits among greener hillside streets, while Bennett Springs keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Bennett Springs is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Lockridge answers with schools and education options and public transport access. On housing, Bennett Springs sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Lockridge.
On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Bennett Springs, while Lockridge remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.