Overall score
Bennett Springs
37.9/100
Lockridge
33.7/100
Bennett Springs for value and schools; Lockridge for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bennett Springs
37.9/100
Lockridge
33.7/100
Crime rate
Bennett Springs
43.1 / 1k
Lockridge
43.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bennett Springs
45
Lockridge
46
Population
Bennett Springs
5,929
Lockridge
3,322
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 | Bennett Springs | Lockridge |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.9/100 | 33.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 40.4/100 | 52.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 43.1 / 1k | 43.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 21 | 25 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 45 | 46 |
| Green cover | 7.6% | 13.3% |
| Population | 5,929 | 3,322 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 1/10 |
Bennett Springs is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, 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, parks and reserves, and overall desirability; Lockridge answers with schools and education options, public transport access, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Choose Bennett Springs if you are weighing retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers; lean toward Lockridge for families 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.