Overall score
Lockleys
48.8/100
West Richmond
36.1/100
Lockleys for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Lockleys
48.8/100
West Richmond
36.1/100
Crime rate
Lockleys
24.4 / 1k
West Richmond
74.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lockleys
96
West Richmond
32
Population
Lockleys
5,987
West Richmond
1,087
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Lockleys | West Richmond |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.8/100 | 36.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 72.0/100 | 57.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 24.4 / 1k | 74.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 25 | 2 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 7.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 96 | 32 |
| Planning activity | 92 | 13 |
| Green cover | 5.5% | 0.0% |
| Population | 5,987 | 1,087 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 3/10 |
Put side by side, Lockleys is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, and West Richmond is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand.
Lockleys tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access, while West Richmond stands out for a calmer planning outlook.
Retirees and value-focused buyers may find Lockleys the better fit, while investors are more likely to prefer West Richmond.
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.