Lockwood South
VIC 3551 · Greater Bendigo
1,052 (2021) → 1,151 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Lockwood South is a high growth suburb in Greater Bendigo, VIC 3551, about 127km from Melbourne CBD. Recent property sales in Lockwood South are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 13/100, and is about 126km inland. Lockwood South has an overall score of 24/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3551 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (2.66%), Ireland (0.38%), Malta (0.38%), China (0.29%), New Zealand (0.29%)
Top languages: Indonesian (0.48%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
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: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 995 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Lockwood South Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1020
Nearby (within 10km)
- Lockwood Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.9kmICSEA 989
- Big Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.9kmICSEA 980
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
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.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Lockwood South
Is Lockwood South safe?
Lockwood South 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 761 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Lockwood South from Melbourne CBD?
Lockwood South is about 127.3 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Lockwood South?
Lockwood South has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1020 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Lockwood South?
Lockwood South has a transport score of 13/100 and 4 bus stops.