5 min drive to Success Hill + 5 min transfer + 25 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
38 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$1206/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
9.7%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
66%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
4.1%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.4
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Lockridge
Full-time 25.1%Part-time 14.5%Unemployed 4.6%Not in labour 55.8%
Dwelling Types
Lockridge
House 76.9%Semi-detached 19.8%Flat/Unit 3.1%
Commute Mode
Lockridge
Car 89.5%Transit 3.9%Walk 1.1%WFH 5.2%
Country of Birth
Australia
60.7%
England
4.0%
New Zealand
2.7%
Philippines
2.7%
Vietnam
2.7%
Language at Home
English only
73.1%
Vietnamese
1.7%
Arabic
0.8%
Mandarin
0.7%
Italian
0.4%
Frequently Asked Questions about Lockridge
Is Lockridge safe?
Lockridge has a safety score of 14/100, which is well below average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Violent crime rates are higher than property crime, which is unusual for Perth. Crime has been trending up in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Eden Hill (53/100), Kiara (32/100), Beechboro (25/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Lockridge?
Median weekly rent in Lockridge is $650/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Eden Hill ($720/wk), Kiara ($750/wk), Beechboro ($700/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Lockridge?
Lockridge has a school rating of 33/100 across 2 schools, which is below average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Good Shepherd Catholic School (Primary), Lockridge Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Lockridge from Perth CBD?
Lockridge is 25 minutes by car, or 41 minutes by public transport, or 35 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Lockridge affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Lockridge is $760K, up 25.1% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $705K. For renters, median weekly rent is $650/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Eden Hill ($870K), Kiara ($903K), Beechboro ($820K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/lockridge
💰 Affordable⚠️ Safety Concern🌳 Established🚗 Car Dependent
Lockridge is an affordable, established suburb in Perth's north-east that draws budget-conscious buyers and renters willing to trade prestige for price. It has a multicultural character and long-time residents who report few personal incidents, yet the suburb carries a persistent reputation for antisocial behaviour and crime that gives many newcomers pause. Best suited to pragmatic households comfortable navigating a no-frills, car-dependent neighbourhood.
Median property values reach $760k and rent of $650/week, 25% below the Perth metro median. Commuters face a 25-minute drive to the CBD (41 min on public transport), where most residents drive (71%). The 14/100 safety score falls 38 points short of the metro average of 52. Families have access to 2 schools with a rating of 33/100, around average. Demographically, the median age sits at 38 and household income at $1,206/week.
“I'm (26F) looking at buying a unit/apartment in lockridge, i've seen people say its a rougher area, but looking at statistics in the other areas ive been looking it all seems to be about the same - can anyone give me advice?”— 29 upvotes in community discussion