Overall score
Lockwood South
39.5/100
Shelbourne
44.9/100
Lockwood South vs Shelbourne, VIC suburb comparison
Lockwood South for schools; Shelbourne for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Lockwood SouthShelbourne
Crime rate
Lockwood South
17.9 / 1k
Shelbourne
20.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lockwood South
0
Shelbourne
0
Population
Lockwood South
1,052
Shelbourne
423
Metric leadLockwood South 3Shelbourne 42 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesShelbourne
- Best for best valueShelbourne
- 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 South | Shelbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.5/100 | 44.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.6/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 17.9 / 1k | 20.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 4 | — |
| Walkability | 6.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 17 | 9 |
| Population | 1,052 | 423 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Lockwood South is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Shelbourne is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Lockwood South tends to lead on walkability and a larger local community, while Shelbourne stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Households prioritising schools may find Lockwood South the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Shelbourne.