Lockwood vs Maiden Gully, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Lockwood | Maiden Gully |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.0/100 | 57.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 68.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 69.5 / 1k | 25.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 3 |
| Public transport stops | — | 30 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 72.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 6 | 33 |
| Planning activity | 15 | 68 |
| Population | 806 | 5,407 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 8/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesMaiden Gully
- Best for familiesMaiden Gully
- Best for investmentMaiden Gully
- Best for best schoolsMaiden Gully
Comparison summary
Lockwood and Maiden Gully offer different strengths across official suburb data. Maiden Gully leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Maiden Gully; Housing (desirability) favours Lockwood; Crime rate favours Maiden Gully. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Maiden Gully, Families → Maiden Gully, Investment → Maiden Gully, Best schools → Maiden Gully.