Side by sideSuburb comparison

Lockwood vs Shelbourne.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Shelbourne (996) sits above Lockwood (976). Shelbourne skews owner-occupied (100%), Lockwood runs more rental-dense (85% 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

Shelbourne edges out on average school ICSEA (996 vs 976).

Common questionsLockwood vs Shelbourne

Common questions

Does Lockwood or Shelbourne have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Shelbourne scores 996 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
Shelbourne

Price & Market

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

Rental

$360/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$343/wk
$275/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$200/wk
85.0%
Owner occupied
100.0%
9.0%
Renter occupied
2.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
806
Population
423
46
Median age
50

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

11
Schools nearby
16
976
Avg ICSEA
996

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).