Overall score
Lockrose
46.3/100
Regency Downs
52.2/100
Lockrose for schools; Regency Downs for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Lockrose
46.3/100
Regency Downs
52.2/100
Crime rate
Lockrose
27.4 / 1k
Regency Downs
39.3 / 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 | 46.3/100 | 52.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 60.6/100 | 80.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 27.4 / 1k | 39.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 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 and nearby cafés and amenities; Regency Downs answers with housing affordability and overall desirability.
Choose Lockrose if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward Regency Downs for families and investors.