Overall score
Caversham
49.4/100
Lockridge
33.7/100
Caversham for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Caversham
49.4/100
Lockridge
33.7/100
Crime rate
Caversham
44.4 / 1k
Lockridge
44.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Caversham
191
Lockridge
46
Population
Caversham
7,419
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 | Caversham | Lockridge |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.4/100 | 33.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.9/100 | 52.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 44.4 / 1k | 44.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 15 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 31 | 25 |
| Walkability | 61.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 191 | 46 |
| Green cover | 6.7% | 13.3% |
| Population | 7,419 | 3,322 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 1/10 |
Caversham reads as a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby; Lockridge is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks. Lockridge sits among greener hillside streets, while Caversham keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Caversham is stronger for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access; Lockridge answers with schools and education options.
Retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers may find Caversham the better fit, while households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Lockridge.
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.