Overall score
Kensington Grove
51.2/100
Lockrose
46.3/100
Kensington Grove vs Lockrose, QLD suburb comparison
Kensington Grove for retirees and investment; Lockrose for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Kensington GroveLockrose
Crime rate
Kensington Grove
39.4 / 1k
Lockrose
27.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kensington Grove
0
Lockrose
1
Population
Kensington Grove
2,050
Lockrose
564
Metric leadKensington Grove 4Lockrose 22 tiedacross 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesKensington Grove
- Best for familiesLockrose
- Best for investmentKensington Grove
- Best for best valueKensington Grove
- Best for best schoolsKensington Grove
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 | Kensington Grove | Lockrose |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.2/100 | 46.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 60.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 39.4 / 1k | 27.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 1 |
| Population | 2,050 | 564 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Kensington Grove is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, and Lockrose is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Kensington Grove pulls ahead on housing affordability and overall desirability, whereas Lockrose is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and nearby cafés and amenities. On housing, Kensington Grove sits in a well priced band, compared with a affordable feel in Lockrose.
Kensington Grove suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Lockrose is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.