Moving to Lockridge WA 6054
What the official numbers say about living in Lockridge — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $280 a week, against a median household income of $1,206 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Lockridge shrank 7% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (3,566 → 3,322 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Philippines; most spoken languages besides English: Vietnamese, Mandarin, Serbian.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Lockridge scores below the national average (decile 1 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (89% of workers), while 5% work from home.
Nearest train station: Success Hill, 2.1 km south.
Nearest metro station: Airport Central, 7.3 km south.
Nearest tram stop: Mussel Pool, 4.1 km north.
Nearest bus interchange: Midland Bus Station, 4.9 km east.
Nearest ferry wharf: Mandoon Jetty, 4.5 km east.
Nearest airport: Perth Airport, 6.9 km south.
The Perth CBD is roughly 11 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 30 schools · 16 cafes & restaurants · 5 supermarkets · 69 parks — see them all on the Lockridge profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Lockridge Primary School 150 m · Good Shepherd Catholic School 800 m · East Beechboro Primary School 1.1 km · Eden Hill Primary School 1.3 km · Kiara College 1.5 km · Anzac Terrace Primary School 2.1 km · Beechboro Primary School 2.1 km · Casa Mia Montessori School 2.3 km
Groceries: Aldi 1.3 km · Coles 2.3 km · Coles 2.3 km · Coles 2.4 km · MCQ Fresh Supermarket 2.4 km
Parks and reserves: Korbosky Park 500 m · Mary Crescent Reserve 850 m · Lanius Park 950 m · Bottlebrush Park 1.2 km · Forrest Park 1.3 km · Whiteman Park 1.3 km · Altone Park 1.4 km · Jubilee Reserve 1.4 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Lockridge, most often seen first: Pacific Black Duck · Australian White Ibis · Australian Wood Duck · Australian Raven · White-faced Heron · Willie Wagtail.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Lockridge, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lockridge here | 3,322 | — | 1/10 | 9% |
| Eden Hill | 3,703 | — | 4/10 | 21% |
| Kiara | 1,776 | — | 5/10 | 19% |
| Beechboro | 9,112 | — | 2/10 | 6% |
| Caversham | 7,419 | — | 8/10 | 23% |
| Bassendean | 10,837 | — | 7/10 | 14% |
| Bennett Springs | 5,929 | — | 5/10 | 16% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Swan — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Cowan — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6054 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Lockridge profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $280 a week.
The population fell 7% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 3,566 people to 3,322. It sits about 11 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line, and Success Hill station is roughly 2.1 km away. Local government is Swan council, and the federal seat is Cowan.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Lockridge vs Eden Hill · Lockridge vs Kiara.
Nearby guides: Eden Hill · Kiara · Beechboro · Caversham · Bassendean · Bennett Springs.
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