Side by sideSuburb comparison

Lockridge vs Caversham.

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

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).

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

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.

Common questionsLockridge vs Caversham

Common questions

Does Lockridge or Caversham 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.

The numbers behind the take

Lockridge
Metric
Caversham

Price & Market

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

Rental

$320/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$373/wk
$280/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$390/wk
66.0%
Owner occupied
82.0%
31.0%
Renter occupied
16.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

2
Walk score
2
0
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
100
3,322
Population
7,419
38
Median age
33

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
996
Avg ICSEA
1001

Climate

777 mm
Annual rainfall
777 mm
31.7°C
Mean max (Jan)
31.7°C

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