Overall score
Postmans Ridge
50.2/100
Upper Lockyer
48.3/100
Postmans Ridge vs Upper Lockyer, QLD Suburb Comparison
Postmans Ridge for schools; Upper Lockyer for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Postmans RidgeUpper Lockyer
Crime rate
Postmans Ridge
21.3 / 1k
Upper Lockyer
20.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Postmans Ridge
0
Upper Lockyer
1
Population
Postmans Ridge
352
Upper Lockyer
542
Metric leadPostmans Ridge 2Upper Lockyer 43 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 best valueUpper Lockyer
- Best for best schoolsPostmans Ridge
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 | Postmans Ridge | Upper Lockyer |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.2/100 | 48.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.6/100 | 52.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 21.3 / 1k | 20.7 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 27.4/100 | 27.4/100 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 1 |
| Green cover | 17.4% | 54.6% |
| Population | 352 | 542 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Postmans Ridge is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace, while Upper Lockyer is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe. Postmans Ridge sits among greener hillside streets, while Upper Lockyer keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Postmans Ridge tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, while Upper Lockyer stands out for housing affordability, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Upper Lockyer, while Postmans Ridge remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.