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Big Hill vs Lockwood South, VIC suburb comparison

Big Hill for value; Lockwood South for retirees and families.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

Big HillLockwood South

Overall score

Big Hill

32.1/100

Lockwood South

39.5/100

Crime rate

Big Hill

—

Lockwood South

17.9 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Big Hill

7

Lockwood South

0

Population

Big Hill

281

Lockwood South

1,052

Metric leadBig Hill 3Lockwood South 41 tiedacross 8 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

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.

CategoryBig HillLockwood South
Overall score32.1/10039.5/100
Housing (desirability)91.7/10076.6/100
Crime rate—17.9 / 1k
Schools & preschools11
Parks & reserves—1
Public transport stops—4
Walkability0.0/1006.0/100
Nearby amenities70
Planning activity917
Population2811,052
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)3/107/10

Comparison summary

Big Hill is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, while Lockwood South is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.

Big Hill tends to lead on housing affordability and nearby cafés and amenities, while Lockwood South stands out for walkability and overall desirability. On housing, Big Hill sits in a affordable band, compared with a well priced feel in Lockwood South.

Big Hill suits value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Lockwood South is the stronger match for retirees and families.

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