Overall score
Dayton
50.0/100
Lockridge
33.7/100
Dayton vs Lockridge, WA Suburb Comparison
Dayton for families and value; Lockridge for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DaytonLockridge
Crime rate
Dayton
43.1 / 1k
Lockridge
43.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dayton
150
Lockridge
46
Population
Dayton
5,507
Lockridge
3,322
Metric leadDayton 6Lockridge 42 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 | Dayton | Lockridge |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.0/100 | 33.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.8/100 | 52.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 43.1 / 1k | 43.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 19 | 25 |
| Walkability | 65.5/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 150 | 46 |
| Green cover | 11.2% | 13.3% |
| Population | 5,507 | 3,322 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Dayton 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 Dayton keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Dayton pulls ahead on housing affordability, parks and reserves, and walkability, whereas Lockridge is the better pick for schools and education options, plus public transport access.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Dayton, while Lockridge 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.