Overall score
Lockleys
48.8/100
Torrensville
51.4/100
Lockleys vs Torrensville, SA Suburb Comparison
Lockleys for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
LockleysTorrensville
Crime rate
Lockleys
24.4 / 1k
Torrensville
72.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lockleys
96
Torrensville
222
Population
Lockleys
5,987
Torrensville
4,110
Metric leadLockleys 6Torrensville 51 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 | Lockleys | Torrensville |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.8/100 | 51.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 72.0/100 | 58.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 24.4 / 1k | 72.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 25 | 20 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 84.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 96 | 222 |
| Planning activity | 92 | 73 |
| Green cover | 5.5% | 2.4% |
| Population | 5,987 | 4,110 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Lockleys is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Torrensville is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Lockleys tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access, while Torrensville stands out for schools and education options, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Lockleys, while Torrensville 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.