Overall score
Cowandilla
36.9/100
Lockleys
48.8/100
Cowandilla vs Lockleys, SA Suburb Comparison
Lockleys for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CowandillaLockleys
Crime rate
Cowandilla
40.8 / 1k
Lockleys
24.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cowandilla
43
Lockleys
96
Population
Cowandilla
1,455
Lockleys
5,987
Metric leadCowandilla 2Lockleys 91 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Cowandilla | Lockleys |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.9/100 | 48.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.5/100 | 72.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 40.8 / 1k | 24.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 25 |
| Walkability | 12.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 43 | 96 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 92 |
| Green cover | 3.1% | 5.5% |
| Population | 1,455 | 5,987 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Cowandilla is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, while Lockleys is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Cowandilla is stronger for schools and education options, plus a calmer planning outlook; Lockleys answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access.
On balance, retirees, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Lockleys, while Cowandilla remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.