Overall score
Kensington Grove
31.7/100
Lockrose
30.5/100
Kensington Grove vs Lockrose, QLD Suburb Comparison
Kensington Grove for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Kensington GroveLockrose
Crime rate
Kensington Grove
64.4 / 1k
Lockrose
46.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kensington Grove
1
Lockrose
1
Population
Kensington Grove
2,050
Lockrose
564
Metric leadKensington Grove 5Lockrose 14 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesKensington 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 | 31.7/100 | 30.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.0/100 | 49.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 64.4 / 1k | 46.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 27.4/100 | 27.4/100 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 1 |
| Green cover | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| 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, overall desirability, and a larger local community, whereas Lockrose is the better pick for a quieter safety profile. On housing, Kensington Grove sits in a well priced band, compared with a affordable feel in Lockrose.
Kensington Grove suits retirees, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Lockrose is the stronger match for families.
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.