Lockington vs Tennyson
The verdict
Lockington rates higher for liveability (25 vs 14). Lockington is closer to the coast (177.1 km vs 178.5 km).
Scores
LockingtonTennyson
| Lockington | Tennyson | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 22 | 17 |
| Transport | 7 | 0 |
| Education | 37 | 40 |
| Liveability | 25 | 14 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lockington | Tennyson | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 850 | 60 |
| Median age | 47 | 48 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,268 | $1,437 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 16.1% | 25.0% |
| Born in Australia | 83.5% | 93.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.8 |
Growth: Lockington Stable · Tennyson Stable
Property
| Lockington | Tennyson | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Lockington | Tennyson | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 118 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,412 | 1,667 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lockington | Tennyson | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 994 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Lockington · Tennyson
Transport
| Lockington | Tennyson | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 7 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 2 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 20.6 km | 14.1 km |
Liveability
| Lockington | Tennyson | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.5°C | 28.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.3°C | 12.3°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 560 | 560 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 6 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 177.1 km | 178.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 176.4 km | 178.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 26.8 km | 39.3 km |
Population & growth
| Lockington | Tennyson | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 850 | 60 |
| Estimated 2025 | 859 | 61 |
| Projected 2041 | 918 | 65 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.26% | 0.41% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Lockington or Tennyson?
Lockington has the higher transport score (Lockington 7/100 vs Tennyson 0/100).
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