Overall score
Echuca West
47.1/100
Lockington
44.6/100
Echuca West vs Lockington, VIC Suburb Comparison
Echuca West for schools; Lockington for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Echuca WestLockington
Crime rate
Echuca West
11.3 / 1k
Lockington
25.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Echuca West
2
Lockington
3
Population
Echuca West
442
Lockington
850
Metric leadEchuca West 4Lockington 61 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for investmentLockington
- Best for best schoolsEchuca West
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 | Echuca West | Lockington |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.1/100 | 44.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.2/100 | 59.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 11.3 / 1k | 25.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 18.6/100 | 16.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | — | 2 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 3 |
| Planning activity | 8 | 5 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Population | 442 | 850 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Echuca West is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, while Lockington is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Echuca West tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability, while Lockington stands out for walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and a calmer planning outlook. On housing, Echuca West sits in a well priced band, compared with a affordable feel in Lockington.
Echuca West suits families, investors, and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Lockington is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.
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.