Overall score
Upper Lockyer
46.5/100
Withcott
53.4/100
Upper Lockyer vs Withcott, QLD suburb comparison
Upper Lockyer for families; Withcott for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Upper LockyerWithcott
Crime rate
Upper Lockyer
12.0 / 1k
Withcott
12.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Upper Lockyer
0
Withcott
0
Population
Upper Lockyer
542
Withcott
2,067
Metric leadUpper Lockyer 1Withcott 42 tiedacross 7 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 familiesUpper Lockyer
- Best for investmentWithcott
- Best for best valueWithcott
- Best for best schoolsWithcott
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 | 46.5/100 | 53.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.6/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 12.0 / 1k | 12.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 3 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| 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 a country-town feel and relatively affordable housing, whereas Withcott is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. On housing, Upper Lockyer sits in a affordable band, compared with a well priced feel in Withcott.
Families may find Upper Lockyer the better fit, while retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Withcott.