Lockleys vs Underdale
The verdict
Underdale is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.17M versus $1.41M in Lockleys. Underdale rates higher for transport (79 vs 63). Lockleys is closer to the coast (3.4 km vs 5.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Lockleys rates higher (100 vs 35/100 in Underdale).
Scores
| Lockleys | Underdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 78 |
| Transport | 63 | 79 |
| Education | 73 | 76 |
| Liveability | 74 | 78 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lockleys | Underdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,987 | 2,429 |
| Median age | 44 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,869 | $1,578 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 47.5% | 50.6% |
| Born in Australia | 74.8% | 64.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.3 |
Growth: Lockleys Moderate Growth · Underdale Moderate Growth
Property
| Lockleys | Underdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.41M | $1.17M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 1.4% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $725 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.6% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Lockleys | Underdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 35 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 84 | 494 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 33 | 329 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,238 | 6,999 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lockleys | Underdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,078 | 1,000 |
See the full school list on each profile: Lockleys · Underdale
Transport
| Lockleys | Underdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 63 | 79 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 25 | 14 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 31 | 26 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.9 km | 2.7 km |
Liveability
| Lockleys | Underdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 4 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.4 km | 5.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 6.4 km | 4.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.4 km | 5.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.6 km | 4.1 km |
Population & growth
| Lockleys | Underdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,987 | 2,429 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,333 | 2,570 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,850 | 2,779 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.41% | 1.42% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Lockleys or Underdale?
Lockleys has the higher residential safety score (Lockleys 100/100 vs Underdale 35/100).
Which is more affordable, Lockleys or Underdale?
Underdale is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.17M versus $1.41M.
Which has better schools, Lockleys or Underdale?
Lockleys has a higher average school ICSEA (Lockleys 1078 vs Underdale 1000; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Lockleys or Underdale?
Underdale has the higher transport score (Lockleys 63/100 vs Underdale 79/100).
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