Kiara vs Lockridge
The verdict
Kiara rates higher for education (54 vs 47). Kiara is closer to the coast (17.3 km vs 18.4 km).
Scores
KiaraLockridge
| Kiara | Lockridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 68 |
| Transport | 77 | 78 |
| Education | 54 | 47 |
| Liveability | 76 | 75 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kiara | Lockridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,776 | 3,322 |
| Median age | 39 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,512 | $1,206 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 32.9% | 24.4% |
| Born in Australia | 62.2% | 60.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.4 |
Growth: Kiara Moderate Growth · Lockridge Moderate Growth
Property
| Kiara | Lockridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Kiara | Lockridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 68 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 338 | 301 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 169 | 151 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,014 | 1,023 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kiara | Lockridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 942 | 866 |
Transport
| Kiara | Lockridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 77 | 78 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 18 | 26 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 44 | 46 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.1 km | 2.1 km |
Liveability
| Kiara | Lockridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 2 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 17.3 km | 18.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 10.7 km | 11.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.7 km | 5.7 km |
Population & growth
| Kiara | Lockridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,776 | 3,322 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,020 | 3,779 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,120 | 3,965 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.27% | 3.27% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kiara or Lockridge?
Lockridge has the higher residential safety score (Kiara 68/100 vs Lockridge 70/100).
Which has better schools, Kiara or Lockridge?
Kiara has a higher average school ICSEA (Kiara 942 vs Lockridge 866; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Kiara or Lockridge?
Lockridge has the higher transport score (Kiara 77/100 vs Lockridge 78/100).
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