Overall score
Upper Lockyer
48.3/100
Withcott
56.0/100
Upper Lockyer vs Withcott, QLD Suburb Comparison
Upper Lockyer for schools; Withcott for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Upper LockyerWithcott
Crime rate
Upper Lockyer
20.7 / 1k
Withcott
20.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Upper Lockyer
1
Withcott
0
Population
Upper Lockyer
542
Withcott
2,067
Metric leadUpper Lockyer 2Withcott 52 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 retireesWithcott
- Best for familiesWithcott
- Best for best valueWithcott
- Best for best schoolsUpper Lockyer
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 | Upper Lockyer | Withcott |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.3/100 | 56.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.2/100 | 53.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 20.7 / 1k | 20.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 27.4/100 | 27.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 3 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 0 |
| Green cover | 54.6% | 46.3% |
| Population | 542 | 2,067 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Upper Lockyer is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, and Withcott is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Upper Lockyer pulls ahead on nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Withcott is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability. On housing, Upper Lockyer sits in a affordable band, compared with a gently premium feel in Withcott.
Families may find Upper Lockyer the better fit, while retirees, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Withcott.
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.