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VIC · Greater Bendigo Council
Lockwood, 3551
Est. population · Jun 2025
941
Growth (1 yr)
+1.7%
Growth (5 yr)
+11.5%
Median age
46
Median income
$1,800/wk
Employment rate
62.6%
Languages at home
2.4%non-English
Most common: Cantonese
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Education hub
- Heritage area
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Lockwood offers a slower smaller community life in Greater Bendigo Council, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with plenty of young families in the mix. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.
Open space is thinner than in many regional towns, so residents often travel a little further for a longer park day. A car helps for most daily errands, with fewer amenities clustered within an easy walk. Property prices are middling for the area: fair relative to what is nearby.
Crime reports are up on the previous period. A trickle of new development is refreshing selected pockets without changing the overall feel.
The desirability picture is below average, weighed down by softer local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus schools and education relative to similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Lockwood snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$475/wk
Population (ERP)
941
+1.7% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
3.3%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#136
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
56th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
84th
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
6/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
42nd
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 39.3/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 3893rd in Australia
- State rank
- 781st in VIC
- Peer rank
- #136 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #323 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 70%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- All types (Sep 2025 (council median))
- $475
Median weekly rent from Victorian government rent reports. Council median fallback may apply where suburb rent is unavailable.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DFFH rent report and Valuer-General property sales report — Department of Families, Fairness and Housing / Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Sep 2025 (council median) · Updated · Quarterly releases; council median rent fallback where suburb rent unavailable
Population
Estimated resident population
941(June 2025)
+1.7% annual · +11.5% over 5 years · 84th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.7%
- 5-year growth
- +11.5%
- Change in 1 year
- +16
- Change in 5 years
- +97
- Growth rank in VIC
- 84th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~1,100), extrapolated at +2.7% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 806
- Median age
- 46
- Median household income / week
- $1,800
- Dwelling vacancy
- 3.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 9 of 274
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,408
- Employment rate
- 62.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 274 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2026)
- 56
- Against the person
- 6
- Against property
- 8
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 59.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 134 residents
- State safety percentile
- 55.5th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +93.1%
Most common offence types
- B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary2
- B49 Other Theft2
- B53 Obtain Benefit By Deception2
- E21 Breach Family Violence Order39
- Other Crimes Against The Person3
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · 2025 · Updated
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 989
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 42th
School list
- Lockwood Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 989 · 42th percentile · LBOTE 0% · 99 students · Top SEA quarter 10% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Amenities
6 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
4 swimming pools
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 0/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0
Community(1)
- Lockwood Primary SchoolSchool
Wiegards Road
Sport & outdoors(4)
- Swimming pool (4)
Other(1)
- Parking
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 5
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Bendigo Day Surgery (9.9 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 32
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 34.0
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 27° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 115 mm · ~14 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 133 mm · ~17 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 13° / 4°
- Rainfall
- 180 mm · ~22 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 7°
- Rainfall
- 172 mm · ~22 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).
15 planning-related records
2021· 7 proposals
July 2021
- Construction of two (2) sheds (associated with existing use of the land for Caravan Storage)(Amend Condition 13 and correct permit preamble)1096 CALDER ALTERNATIVE HIGHWAY LOCKWOOD 3551Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use and development of land for dwelling and outbuilding (Delete condition 5c and amend bushfire management plan)161 Boswell RoadWithdrawn
May 2021
- Construction of an Outbuilding162 Wiegards RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of outbuildings (shed and carport)59 Merindah RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2021
- Construction of an Outbuilding21 McLachlans LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
February 2021
- Construction of Shed (associated with existing use of the land for Caravan Storage)1096 Calder Alternative HighwayNOD issued by a delegate
January 2021
- Development of the land for two dwellings on a lot (retrospective approval for the existing dwelling)871 Bendigo-Maryborough RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 8 proposals
December 2020
- Use and development of land for a dwelling (Amended plans for design changes)63 Boswell RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
November 2020
- Construction of an outbuilding (open sided shed)24 Bareena LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
September 2020
- Construction of an outbuilding31 Flannery RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use of land for motor repairs (motorcycle and ATV mechanical repairs), display a sign and alteration of an access to a Road Zone Category 1999 Bendigo-Maryborough RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2020
- Buildings and works for the construction of an outbuilding21 Hurst RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
February 2020
- Use and development of land for a dwelling159 Wongaburra RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use and development of land for dwelling and outbuildingBoswell RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2020
- Construction of open-sided extension to dwelling62 Wells RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 2020–2022 · Updated · MapServer through FY 2022–23; newer data needs council/API access
Roadworks & transport
11 active roadworks / incidents
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 30/06/2026 and 30/06/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Note that changed conditions may also be in place during 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.LOCKWOOD ROAD, FOREST FIELD LANE29 Jun 2026 – 29 Jun 2027
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 30/06/2026 and 30/06/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.LOCKWOOD ROAD, FOREST FIELD LANE29 Jun 2026 – 29 Jun 2027
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 30/06/2026 and 30/06/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.LOCKWOOD ROAD, FOREST FIELD LANE29 Jun 2026 – 29 Jun 2027
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 30/06/2026 and 30/06/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.LOCKWOOD ROAD, FOREST FIELD LANE29 Jun 2026 – 29 Jun 2027
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 30/06/2026 and 30/06/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.LOCKWOOD ROAD, FOREST FIELD LANE29 Jun 2026 – 29 Jun 2027
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 30/06/2026 and 30/06/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.LOCKWOOD ROAD, FOREST FIELD LANE29 Jun 2026 – 29 Jun 2027
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 30/06/2026 and 30/06/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.LOCKWOOD ROAD, FOREST FIELD LANE29 Jun 2026 – 29 Jun 2027
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 30/06/2026 and 30/06/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.LOCKWOOD ROAD, FOREST FIELD LANE29 Jun 2026 – 29 Jun 2027
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 30/06/2026 and 30/06/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.LOCKWOOD ROAD, FOREST FIELD LANE29 Jun 2026 – 29 Jun 2027
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 30/06/2026 and 30/06/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.LOCKWOOD ROAD, FOREST FIELD LANE29 Jun 2026 – 29 Jun 2027
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Heritage
1 heritage place
- PRIMARY SCHOOL NO.744NH1715
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Bendigo
- Member of Parliament
- Lisa CHESTERS (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 120,088
- Turnout (2025)
- 94.0%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +51.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 48.6%Labor 51.4%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 9.1 km away).
Coalition 53.4%Labor 46.6%
4.8 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +46.6 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- LockwoodLabor 45.9% · Coalition 54.1% TPP (2025)1.3 km away
- Kangaroo FlatLabor 50.4% · Coalition 49.6% TPP (2025)6.5 km away
- Big HillLabor 45.6% · Coalition 54.4% TPP (2025)6.8 km away
- Kangaroo Flat SouthLabor 55.2% · Coalition 44.8% TPP (2025)7.1 km away
- Maiden GullyLabor 40.4% · Coalition 59.6% TPP (2025)8.5 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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