Overall score
Lockrose
30.5/100
Regency Downs
35.1/100
Lockrose for families; Regency Downs for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Lockrose
30.5/100
Regency Downs
35.1/100
Crime rate
Lockrose
46.9 / 1k
Regency Downs
64.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lockrose
1
Regency Downs
0
Population
Lockrose
564
Regency Downs
2,623
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 | Lockrose | Regency Downs |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 30.5/100 | 35.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.0/100 | 48.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 46.9 / 1k | 64.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 27.4/100 | 27.4/100 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 0 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Population | 564 | 2,623 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 2/10 |
Put side by side, Lockrose is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Regency Downs is a more rural mid-sized suburb that rewards people who want room to breathe.
On the data, Lockrose is stronger for a quieter safety profile, plus nearby cafés and amenities; Regency Downs answers with housing affordability, overall desirability, and a larger local community.
Choose Lockrose if you are weighing retirees and households prioritising schools; lean toward Regency Downs for families, investors, and value-focused buyers.
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.