Lockridge

Lockridge is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch validation, the suburb of Lockridge had an estimated population of 3752 as of Feb 2026. This reflected a growth of 430 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3322. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of 3693 residents following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release in June 2024 and an additional 32 validated new addresses since the Census date. This resulted in a density ratio of 2552 persons per square kilometer, placing Lockridge in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's 12.9% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 9.9%. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 39.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023, based on 2022 data. Looking ahead, significant population increase is forecast for Lockridge, with an expected expansion of 1115 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total increase of 32.4% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Lockridge among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis indicates Lockridge averaged around 35 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 178 homes. As of FY26, 7 approvals have been recorded. Over these five years, approximately 3.5 people moved to the area per dwelling built. This has led to demand significantly exceeding new supply, potentially driving price growth and increased buyer competition.

The average construction value for new properties is $518,000, suggesting developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties. In FY26, there have been $5.7 million in commercial approvals, indicating the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Perth, Lockridge shows approximately 75% of construction activity per person and ranks among the 79th percentile nationally.

New building activity consists of 97.0% detached dwellings and 3.0% attached dwellings, preserving the area's suburban nature and attracting space-seeking buyers despite increasing density pressures. With around 148 people per dwelling approval, Lockridge exhibits characteristics of a growth area. Future projections suggest Lockridge will add 1,215 residents by 2041, with construction maintaining a reasonable pace despite growing buyer competition as population increases.

Lockridge has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 36thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified one major project likely affecting this region: Bushmead Estate by Cedar Woods, St Relic - Caversham, Bennett Springs East Structure Plan, Sandgroves Estate - Caversham.

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Employment conditions in Lockridge face significant challenges, ranking among the bottom 10% of areas assessed nationally

Lockridge's workforce comprises both white and blue collar jobs, with essential services well represented. Its unemployment rate stood at 10.4% as of September 2025. Over the past year, employment stability has been relative.

As of September 2025, 1,809 residents were employed, but the unemployment rate was higher than Greater Perth's by 6.4%, indicating room for improvement. Workforce participation was lower, at 68.7% compared to Greater Perth's 71.6%. A low 4.7% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Leading employment industries were health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.

Manufacturing stood out with employment levels at 1.5 times the regional average. However, professional & technical services were under-represented, at 3.8% compared to Greater Perth's 8.2%. The area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 0.2%, while labour force grew by 1.9%, leading to a 1.5 percentage point rise in unemployment. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment growth of 2.9% and marginal unemployment change. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall expansion of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Lockridge's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2023 shows that Lockridge's median income is $43,122 and average income is $51,329. This is lower than Greater Perth's median of $60,748 and average of $80,248. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $47,270 (median) and $56,267 (average), based on a 9.62% Wage Price Index growth since financial year ending June 2023. The 2021 Census data indicates Lockridge's household, family, and personal incomes fall between the 10th and 13th percentiles nationally. Income brackets show that 31.5% of residents earn $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (1,181 residents), similar to regional levels where 32.0% occupy this range. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Lockridge, with only 82.0% of income remaining, ranking at the 13th percentile nationally.

Lockridge is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Lockridge's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 77.0% houses and 23.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Perth metro's 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Lockridge stood at 25.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 42.5% and rented ones at 32.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,300, below Perth metro's average of $1,907. The median weekly rent in Lockridge was recorded at $280, compared to Perth metro's $350. Nationally, Lockridge's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Lockridge features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 63.7% of all households, including 23.4% couples with children, 19.4% couples without children, and 18.7% single parent families. Non-family households account for 36.3%, with lone person households at 32.5% and group households comprising 3.3%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

Lockridge faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 15.9%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. This indicates a need for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 11.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.6%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 36.5% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (9.3%) and certificates (27.2%).

Educational participation is high at 30.2%, with 11.6% in primary education, 8.6% in secondary education, and 3.5% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Lockridge has 31 operational public transport stops, serving a mix of bus routes. Four distinct routes operate here, facilitating 1,189 weekly passenger trips in total. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically residing 160 meters away from the nearest stop. Primarily residential, most Lockridge residents commute outward using various modes of transport. Cars are the dominant mode at 81%, followed by trains at 10% and buses at 5%. On average, there are 1.2 vehicles per dwelling in Lockridge, which is below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, only 4.7% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 169 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 38 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Lockridge is well below average with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Lockridge's health data indicates significant challenges. AreaSearch's assessment shows varied impacts on younger and older age cohorts from several health conditions. Private health cover is low at approximately 48% of Lockridge's total population (~1,785 people), compared to Greater Perth's 59.0% and the national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues affect 9.9% of residents, while asthma impacts 8.6%. Conversely, 65.6% report no medical ailments, lower than Greater Perth's 71.9%. Working-age population faces notable health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 16.8% residents aged 65 and over (630 people). Health outcomes among seniors are broadly in line with national rankings.

Lockridge was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Lockridge's population was found to be more linguistically diverse than most local markets, with 26.9% speaking a language other than English at home as of the latest data. Born overseas, 34.8% of Lockridge residents were recorded. Christianity was the predominant religion in Lockridge, accounting for 42.4%.

Notably, Buddhism's representation stood at 4.1%, higher than Greater Perth's 2.7%. In terms of ancestry, English was the largest group at 25.0%, followed by Australian at 20.1% and Other at 13.3%. Certain ethnic groups showed significant differences: Serbian was overrepresented at 1.2%, compared to the regional average of 0.3%; Vietnamese stood at 2.6% (regional average: 0.8%); Maori was recorded at 1.2% (regional average: 0.9%).

Lockridge's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Lockridge is close to Greater Perth's average of 37 and equivalent to the Australian median of 38. Relative to Greater Perth, Lockridge has a higher concentration of 5 - 14 year-olds (14.4%) but fewer 25 - 34 year-olds (9.9%). Between June 2021 Census and June 2026, the 35 to 44 age group grew from 13.7% to 14.7%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort declined from 13.4% to 9.9%, and the 0 to 4 group dropped from 5.6% to 4.3%. By June 2041, Lockridge's age composition is expected to shift notably. The 45 to 54 group will grow by 45%, reaching 758 people from 521. The 0 to 4 group will display modest growth of 8%, adding only 13 residents.