Robinson vs Lockyer
Lockyer scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 14/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Robinson (989) sits above Lockyer (988). Robinson skews owner-occupied (85%), Lockyer runs more rental-dense (50% owner).
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Robinson and Lockyer side by side
| Measure | Robinson | Lockyer |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $300/wk | $300/wk |
| Unit rent | $340/wk | $230/wk |
| Owner occupied | 85.0% | 50.0% |
| Renter occupied | 10.0% | 45.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 14 | 15 |
| Average ICSEA | 989 | 988 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 14 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 30 | 50 |
| Population | 696 | 1,298 |
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 915 mm | 853 mm |
| Mean max, January | 23.8°C | 24.0°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
- Robinson edges out on average school ICSEA (989 vs 988). Robinson also has a higher family-household share (75% vs 58%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Robinson vs Lockyer: common questions
Does Robinson or Lockyer have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Robinson scores 989 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, Robinson or Lockyer?
Lockyer scores 14/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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