Lockleys vs West Beach
The verdict
Lockleys is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.41M versus $1.50M in West Beach. Lockleys rates higher for liveability (74 vs 54). West Beach rates higher for transport (69 vs 63). West Beach is closer to the coast (840 m vs 3.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Lockleys rates higher (100 vs 88/100 in West Beach).
Scores
| Lockleys | West Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 64 |
| Transport | 63 | 69 |
| Education | 73 | 71 |
| Liveability | 74 | 54 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lockleys | West Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,987 | 5,175 |
| Median age | 44 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,869 | $1,746 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 47.5% | 46.9% |
| Born in Australia | 74.8% | 74.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.4 |
Growth: Lockleys Moderate Growth · West Beach —
Property
| Lockleys | West Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.41M | $1.50M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 1.4% | 6.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $725 | $780 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.6% | 2.6% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Lockleys | West Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 88 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 84 | 174 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 33 | 116 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,238 | 3,556 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lockleys | West Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,078 | 1,091 |
See the full school list on each profile: Lockleys · West Beach
Transport
| Lockleys | West Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 63 | 69 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 25 | 48 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 31 | 38 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.9 km | 4.0 km |
Liveability
| Lockleys | West Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 5 |
| Parks | 4 | 14 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 13 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.4 km | 840 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 6.4 km | 8.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.4 km | 3.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.6 km | 6.2 km |
Population & growth
| Lockleys | West Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,987 | 5,175 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,333 | 5,455 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,850 | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.41% | 1.33% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Lockleys or West Beach?
Lockleys has the higher residential safety score (Lockleys 100/100 vs West Beach 88/100).
Which is more affordable, Lockleys or West Beach?
Lockleys is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.41M versus $1.50M.
Which has better schools, Lockleys or West Beach?
West Beach has a higher average school ICSEA (Lockleys 1078 vs West Beach 1091; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Lockleys or West Beach?
West Beach has the higher transport score (Lockleys 63/100 vs West Beach 69/100).
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