Overall score
Lockridge
40.9/100
South Guildford
49.6/100
South Guildford for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Lockridge
40.9/100
South Guildford
49.6/100
Crime rate
Lockridge
2684.5 / 1k
South Guildford
2059.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lockridge
33
South Guildford
41
Population
Lockridge
3,322
South Guildford
3,781
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 | Lockridge | South Guildford |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.9/100 | 49.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 32.4/100 | 35.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 2684.5 / 1k | 2059.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 25 | 40 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 33 | 41 |
| Population | 3,322 | 3,781 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 9/10 |
Lockridge reads as a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks; South Guildford is a practical metro mid-sized suburb with solid links to the wider city. Lockridge sits among greener hillside streets, while South Guildford keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Lockridge pulls ahead on well-served by public transport and relatively affordable housing, whereas South Guildford is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. On housing, Lockridge sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in South Guildford.
Choose Lockridge if you are weighing families and households prioritising schools; lean toward South Guildford for investors.