Side by sideSuburb comparison

Buaraba vs Lockyer Waters.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Buaraba edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Buaraba (935) sits above Lockyer Waters (930). Lockyer Waters skews owner-occupied (88%), Buaraba runs more rental-dense (72% owner).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Buaraba edges out on average school ICSEA (935 vs 930).

Common questionsBuaraba vs Lockyer Waters

Common questions

Does Buaraba or Lockyer Waters have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Buaraba scores 935 vs 930 in Lockyer Waters. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Buaraba
Metric
Lockyer Waters

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$300/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$300/wk
$360/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$310/wk
72.0%
Owner occupied
88.0%
16.0%
Renter occupied
9.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
170
Population
538
48
Median age
46

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

7
Schools nearby
5
935
Avg ICSEA
930

Climate

1068 mm
Annual rainfall
1068 mm
30.4°C
Mean max (Jan)
30.4°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).