Overall score
Centennial Park
57.1/100
Lockyer
40.0/100
Centennial Park for families and investment; Lockyer for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Centennial Park
57.1/100
Lockyer
40.0/100
Crime rate
Centennial Park
53.1 / 1k
Lockyer
53.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Centennial Park
102
Lockyer
9
Population
Centennial Park
689
Lockyer
1,298
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 | Centennial Park | Lockyer |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.1/100 | 40.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 69.3/100 | 74.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 53.1 / 1k | 53.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 13 | 8 |
| Walkability | 77.5/100 | 12.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 102 | 9 |
| Green cover | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| Population | 689 | 1,298 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Centennial Park reads as a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote; Lockyer is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Centennial Park tends to lead on public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Lockyer stands out for housing affordability and a larger local community.
Retirees, families, and households prioritising schools may find Centennial Park the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Lockyer.
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.