Lockleys
SA 5032 · West Torrens
5,987 (2021) → 6,333 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Lockleys is a moderate growth suburb in West Torrens, SA 5032, about 6km from Adelaide CBD. Its median house price of $1.41M is around the same as the SA average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 63/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Lockleys has an overall score of 70/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.62%), Italy (2.96%), India (2.39%), Greece (1.59%), China (0.79%)
Top languages: Greek (5.85%), Italian (4.61%), Punjabi (1.34%), Mandarin (0.99%), Cantonese (0.85%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Land Services SA + SA Housing Authority · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: SA Police / OCSAR (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1065 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Francis SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1085
- Lockleys North Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1070
Nearby (within 10km)
- Lockleys Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.7kmICSEA 1058
- Underdale High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1000
- Kidman Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1057
- Emmaus Christian College - Brooklyn Park CampusCombined · Independent · 1.7km
- Nazareth Catholic College - St Gabriel Centre CampusSecondary · Catholic · 1.7km
- Nazareth Catholic College - Kidman Park CampusSecondary · Catholic · 1.7km
- St John Bosco SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1054
- Nazareth Catholic College - Flinders Park CampusSecondary · Catholic · 2.1km
- Our Lady of La Vang SchoolCombined · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1057
- Flinders Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1035
- Fulham North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1092
- Torrensville Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1073
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for SA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Lockleys
Is Lockleys safe?
Lockleys has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 2,238 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Lockleys?
In Lockleys, the median house price is $1.41M. Median weekly house rent is $725.
How far is Lockleys from Adelaide CBD?
Lockleys is about 6.4 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 31 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Lockleys?
Lockleys has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1078 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Lockleys?
Lockleys has a transport score of 63/100 and 25 bus stops.