Overall score
Lockwood
39.9/100
Shelbourne
51.5/100
Lockwood vs Shelbourne, VIC Suburb Comparison
Lockwood for families; Shelbourne for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
LockwoodShelbourne
Crime rate
Lockwood
61.6 / 1k
Shelbourne
24.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lockwood
7
Shelbourne
4
Population
Lockwood
806
Shelbourne
423
Metric leadLockwood 3Shelbourne 52 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesLockwood
- Best for investmentShelbourne
- Best for best valueShelbourne
- Best for best schoolsShelbourne
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 | Shelbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.9/100 | 51.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.5/100 | 61.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 61.6 / 1k | 24.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 53.4/100 | 53.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 2 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 7 | 4 |
| Planning activity | 15 | 9 |
| Green cover | 36.2% | 7.4% |
| Population | 806 | 423 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Lockwood is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, and Shelbourne is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Lockwood tends to lead on nearby cafés and amenities, plus a larger local community, while Shelbourne stands out for a quieter safety profile, overall desirability, and a calmer planning outlook. On housing, Lockwood sits in a well priced band, compared with a gently premium feel in Shelbourne.
Investors and households prioritising schools may find Lockwood the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Shelbourne.
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.