Overall score
Lockwood
40.0/100
Lockwood South
48.2/100
Lockwood vs Lockwood South, VIC Suburb Comparison
Lockwood for families and investment; Lockwood South for retirees and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
LockwoodLockwood South
Crime rate
Lockwood
59.5 / 1k
Lockwood South
17.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lockwood
7
Lockwood South
2
Population
Lockwood
806
Lockwood South
1,052
Metric leadLockwood 4Lockwood South 52 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesLockwood South
- Best for familiesLockwood
- Best for investmentLockwood
- Best for best valueLockwood
- Best for best schoolsLockwood South
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 | Lockwood | Lockwood South |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.0/100 | 48.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.5/100 | 44.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.5 / 1k | 17.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 53.4/100 | 53.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | — | 4 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 7 | 2 |
| Planning activity | 15 | 17 |
| Green cover | 36.2% | 17.6% |
| Population | 806 | 1,052 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Lockwood is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, while Lockwood South is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Lockwood pulls ahead on housing affordability, nearby cafés and amenities, and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Lockwood South is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, walkability, and overall desirability. On housing, Lockwood sits in a well priced band, compared with a gently premium feel in Lockwood South.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Lockwood the better fit, while retirees, families, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Lockwood South.
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.