Side by sideSuburb comparison

Locksley vs Longwood.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Longwood (997) sits above Locksley (989).

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

Longwood edges out on average school ICSEA (997 vs 989).

Common questionsLocksley vs Longwood

Common questions

Does Locksley or Longwood have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Longwood scores 997 vs 989 in Locksley. 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

Locksley
Metric
Longwood

Price & Market

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

Rental

$265/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$265/wk
$225/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$225/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

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Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
397
Population
397
51
Median age
51

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

12
Schools nearby
5
989
Avg ICSEA
997

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).