Lockyer vs Yakamia
Lockyer scores higher on walkability (14/100 vs 10/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Yakamia (994) sits above Lockyer (988).
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Lockyer and Yakamia side by side
| Measure | Lockyer | Yakamia |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $300/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $230/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 50.0% | 57.0% |
| Renter occupied | 45.0% | 33.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 15 | 16 |
| Average ICSEA | 988 | 994 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 14 | 10 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 50 | 35 |
| Population | 1,298 | 3,025 |
| Median age | 40 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 853 mm | 840 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.0°C | 23.9°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- 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
- Yakamia edges out on average school ICSEA (994 vs 988).
Lockyer vs Yakamia: common questions
Does Lockyer or Yakamia have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Yakamia scores 994 vs 988 in Lockyer. 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.
Which is more walkable, Lockyer or Yakamia?
Lockyer scores 14/100 on walkability vs 10/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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