Brooklyn Park vs Lockleys
The verdict
Brooklyn Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.06M versus $1.41M in Lockleys. Brooklyn Park rates higher for transport (74 vs 63). Lockleys is closer to the coast (3.4 km vs 4.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, Lockleys rates higher (100 vs 39/100 in Brooklyn Park).
Scores
| Brooklyn Park | Lockleys | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 70 |
| Transport | 74 | 63 |
| Education | 75 | 73 |
| Liveability | 71 | 74 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Brooklyn Park | Lockleys | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,040 | 5,987 |
| Median age | 37 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,466 | $1,869 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 48.6% | 47.5% |
| Born in Australia | 57.7% | 74.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.5 |
Growth: Brooklyn Park Moderate Growth · Lockleys Moderate Growth
Property
| Brooklyn Park | Lockleys | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.06M | $1.41M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 17.1% | 1.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $680 | $725 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.0% | 2.6% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Brooklyn Park | Lockleys | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 39 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 496 | 84 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 238 | 33 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,873 | 2,238 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Brooklyn Park | Lockleys | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,056 | 1,078 |
See the full school list on each profile: Brooklyn Park · Lockleys
Transport
| Brooklyn Park | Lockleys | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 74 | 63 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 19 | 25 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 27 | 31 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.3 km | 3.9 km |
Liveability
| Brooklyn Park | Lockleys | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 1 |
| Parks | 4 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.5 km | 3.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 5.1 km | 6.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.8 km | 3.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.5 km | 4.6 km |
Population & growth
| Brooklyn Park | Lockleys | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,040 | 5,987 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,332 | 6,333 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,767 | 6,850 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.42% | 1.41% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Brooklyn Park or Lockleys?
Lockleys has the higher residential safety score (Brooklyn Park 39/100 vs Lockleys 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Brooklyn Park or Lockleys?
Brooklyn Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.06M versus $1.41M.
Which has better schools, Brooklyn Park or Lockleys?
Lockleys has a higher average school ICSEA (Brooklyn Park 1056 vs Lockleys 1078; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Brooklyn Park or Lockleys?
Brooklyn Park has the higher transport score (Brooklyn Park 74/100 vs Lockleys 63/100).
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