Caversham vs Lockridge
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Caversham (1001) sits above Lockridge (996). Caversham skews owner-occupied (82%), Lockridge runs more rental-dense (66% owner).
Buying in Caversham or Lockridge?
Selling in Caversham? The free selling guide
Caversham and Lockridge side by side
| Measure | Caversham | Lockridge |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 82.0% | 66.0% |
| Renter occupied | 16.0% | 31.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1001 | 996 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 7,419 | 3,322 |
| Median age | 33 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 706 mm | 706 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.1°C | 32.1°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
- 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
- Caversham edges out on average school ICSEA (1001 vs 996). Caversham also has a higher family-household share (82% vs 64%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Caversham vs Lockridge: common questions
Does Caversham or Lockridge have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Caversham scores 1001 vs 996 in Lockridge. 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.
Keep comparing
The two suburbs
Compare Caversham with
Choosing between Caversham and Lockridge?
The free buying guide: budget, schemes, inspections and how not to overpay.