Side by sideSuburb comparison

Lockwood vs Kangaroo Flat.

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 questionsLockwood vs Kangaroo Flat

Common questions

Does Lockwood or Kangaroo Flat 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

Lockwood
Metric
Kangaroo Flat

Price & Market

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

Rental

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

Lifestyle & Demographics

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

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

11
Schools nearby
20
976
Avg ICSEA
1010

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).