Brooklyn Park vs Lockleys
Brooklyn Park (median $1,200,000) is roughly 24% cheaper to buy into than Lockleys ($1,585,000).
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Brooklyn Park and Lockleys side by side
| Measure | Brooklyn Park | Lockleys |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,200,000 | $1,585,000 |
| Median unit | $285,120 | $285,120 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $640/wk | $735/wk |
| Unit rent | $460/wk | $485/wk |
| Owner occupied | 56.0% | 75.0% |
| Renter occupied | 40.0% | 21.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1042 | 1052 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 12 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 5,040 | 5,987 |
| Median age | 37 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 450 mm | 438 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.1°C | 29.5°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Brooklyn Park scores higher on walkability (12/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lockleys (1052) sits above Brooklyn Park (1042). Lockleys skews owner-occupied (75%), Brooklyn Park runs more rental-dense (56% owner).
- For buyers
- Brooklyn Park is the lower entry point at $1,200,000 median, 24% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Brooklyn Park offers the higher gross rental yield (2.77% vs 2.41%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Lockleys edges out on average school ICSEA (1052 vs 1042).
Brooklyn Park vs Lockleys: common questions
Is Brooklyn Park or Lockleys cheaper to buy in?
Brooklyn Park has the lower median house price at $1,200,000, roughly 24% below Lockleys ($1,585,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Brooklyn Park or Lockleys have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lockleys scores 1052 vs 1042 in Brooklyn Park. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Brooklyn Park or Lockleys?
Brooklyn Park scores 12/100 on walkability vs 4/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Brooklyn Park or Lockleys?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.77% in Brooklyn Park vs 2.41% in Lockleys. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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