Dayton vs Lockridge
Dayton scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dayton (1000) sits above Lockridge (996). Dayton skews owner-occupied (77%), Lockridge runs more rental-dense (66% owner).
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Dayton and Lockridge side by side
| Measure | Dayton | Lockridge |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 77.0% | 66.0% |
| Renter occupied | 22.0% | 31.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1000 | 996 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 5,507 | 3,322 |
| Median age | 30 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 726 mm | 706 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.2°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
- Dayton edges out on average school ICSEA (1000 vs 996). Dayton also has a higher family-household share (81% vs 64%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Dayton vs Lockridge: common questions
Does Dayton or Lockridge have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dayton scores 1000 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.
Which is more walkable, Dayton or Lockridge?
Dayton scores 6/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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.
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