Full-time 16.8%Part-time 17.4%Unemployed 2.4%Not in labour 63.4%
Dwelling Types
Lockyer
House 89.1%Semi-detached 10.3%Other 0.6%
Commute Mode
Lockyer
Car 93.5%Transit 2.0%Bicycle 0.7%Walk 1.7%WFH 2.0%
Country of Birth
Australia
70.6%
England
6.4%
Philippines
5.5%
New Zealand
1.3%
South Africa
0.5%
Language at Home
English only
88.0%
Frequently Asked Questions about Lockyer
Is Lockyer safe?
Lockyer has a safety score of 15/100, 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: Orana (21/100), Mount Melville (31/100), Milpara (81/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Lockyer?
Median weekly rent in Lockyer is $470/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Orana ($575/wk), Mount Melville ($600/wk), Milpara ($675/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
Is Lockyer affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Lockyer is $535K, up 35.8% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $219K. For renters, median weekly rent is $470/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Orana ($600K), Mount Melville ($750K), Milpara ($833K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/lockyer
Lockyer is a modest-sized suburb around 385 km from central Perth with a population of 1,298. At $535k and rent of $470/week, the local housing market is 48% below the Perth metro median.
The area's 15/100 safety rating is 37 points below the metro average of 52. The suburb's median age of 40 and household income of $904/week sit near the broader average.