Side by sideSuburb comparison

Kangaroo Flat vs Lockwood.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kangaroo Flat (1010) sits above Lockwood (976).

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

Kangaroo Flat edges out on average school ICSEA (1010 vs 976).

Common questionsKangaroo Flat vs Lockwood

Common questions

Does Kangaroo Flat or Lockwood have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kangaroo Flat scores 1010 vs 976 in Lockwood. 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

Kangaroo Flat
Metric
Lockwood

Price & Market

$555,000
Median house
$540,000
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$480/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$360/wk
$380/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$275/wk
Owner occupied
85.0%
Renter occupied
9.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
0
21,043
Population
806
42
Median age
46

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
11
1010
Avg ICSEA
976

Climate

422 mm
Annual rainfall
422 mm
29.8°C
Mean max (Jan)
29.8°C

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