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

As of Nov 2025, the estimated population of Lockridge is around 3,813. This reflects an increase of 491 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,322. The latest estimate by AreaSearch, following examination of ABS ERP data release in June 2024, indicates a resident population of 3,809. This level of population results in a density ratio of 2,593 persons per square kilometer, placing Lockridge in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's growth since the 2021 census was 14.8%, exceeding both the national average (8.9%) and state average. Interstate migration contributed approximately 39.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration being 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). Future population trends forecast a significant increase for Lockridge, with an expected rise of 1,112 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 29.9% over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Lockridge when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, shows Lockridge experienced around 41 dwelling approvals annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 206 homes were approved, with an additional 5 in FY-26 so far. This results in an average of about 3 people moving to the area per year for each dwelling built over these five financial years.

Demand significantly outpaces supply, typically putting upward pressure on prices and increasing buyer competition. The average construction value of new homes is $518,000, slightly above the regional average, suggesting a focus on quality developments. There have been $5.6 million in commercial approvals this financial year, indicating the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Perth, Lockridge maintains similar construction rates per person, supporting market stability inline with regional patterns.

This activity is significantly above the national average, reflecting robust developer interest in the area. Recent construction comprises 92.0% detached houses and 8.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character focused on family homes. With around 279 people per dwelling approval, Lockridge indicates a developing market. Future projections estimate Lockridge adding 1,142 residents by 2041 based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Current construction rates appear balanced with future demand, fostering steady market conditions without excessive price pressure.

Lockridge has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

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

Lockridge has a balanced workforce comprising white and blue collar jobs. Key sectors include essential services.

The unemployment rate was 10.0% as of the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 2.3%. As of June 2025, 1,810 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 6.1%, higher than Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation in Lockridge lags at 56.8% compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Major industries for employment among residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.

Manufacturing is particularly prominent, with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level. However, professional & technical services are under-represented at 3.8%, compared to Greater Perth's 8.2%. The area appears to have limited local employment opportunities. In the 12-month period ending Sep-22, employment increased by 2.3% alongside labour force growth of 3.6%, raising unemployment by 1.1 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Perth recorded employment growth of 3.7% and unemployment rose by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project a 6.6% increase 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 2022 indicates that Lockridge has lower incomes than the national average. The median income is $43,122 and the average is $51,329. In contrast, Greater Perth has a median income of $58,380 and an average of $78,020. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% from financial year ending June 2022 to September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $49,245 (median) and $58,618 (average). Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Lockridge fall between the 10th and 13th percentiles nationally. In Lockridge, 31.5% of individuals earn within the $1,500 - $2,999 range, similar to metropolitan regions where 32.0% fall into this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Lockridge, with only 82.0% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 13th percentile nationally.

Lockridge is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Lockridge's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 77.0% houses and 23.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Perth metro's 89.1% houses and 10.9% 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 $1,842. Median weekly rent in Lockridge was $280, lower than Perth metro's $340. Nationally, Lockridge's mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,300 compared to 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 account for 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 constitute the remaining 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 2.8.

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 the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 11.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.6%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 36.5% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (9.3%) and certificates (27.2%).

Educational participation is high, with 30.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.6% in primary education, 8.6% in secondary education, and 3.5% pursuing tertiary education. Lockridge Primary School serves the area, enrolling 277 students as of a certain date. The school focuses exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available nearby. Local school capacity is limited (7.3 places per 100 residents vs 15.6 regionally), leading many families to travel for schooling.

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

Lockridge has 27 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by four different routes that together facilitate 1,174 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility to these stops is rated as excellent, with residents on average being located just 160 meters from the nearest stop.

On a daily basis, there are an average of 167 trips across all routes, which translates to approximately 43 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Lockridge is well below average with considerably higher than average prevalence of common health conditions and to an even higher degree among older age cohorts

Lockridge faces significant health challenges with a notably higher prevalence of common health conditions compared to averages, particularly among older age groups. As of [date], approximately 48% (~1,814 people) have private health cover, lower than Greater Perth's 54.1% and the national average of 55.3%. Mental health issues affect 9.9% of residents, with asthma impacting 8.6%, while 65.6% report no medical ailments, compared to 72.6% in Greater Perth.

The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 16.4% (625 people), compared to Greater Perth's 12.6%. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population.

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, as per the latest data from 2016, comprises 26.9% speaking a language other than English at home and 34.8% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Lockridge, with 42.4% of its population identifying with it. Notably, Buddhism is overrepresented in Lockridge compared to Greater Perth, making up 4.1% versus 2.7%.

The top three ancestry groups in Lockridge are English at 25.0%, Australian at 20.1%, and Other at 13.3%. There are also notable differences in the representation of Serbian (1.2% vs regional 0.3%), Vietnamese (2.6% vs regional 1.6%), and Maori (1.2% vs regional 1.4%) ethnic groups.

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

The median age in Lockridge is 38, close to Greater Perth's average of 37 and equivalent to Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Perth, Lockridge has a higher percentage of residents aged 5-14 (14.6%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (10.4%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the proportion of residents aged 35-44 has grown from 13.7% to 15.0%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 25-34 has decreased from 13.4% to 10.4%, and the proportion of those aged 0-4 has dropped from 5.6% to 4.4%. By 2041, Lockridge's age composition is expected to shift notably. The 45-54 age group is projected to grow by 43%, adding 225 people and reaching 756 from 530. The 35-44 age group is expected to grow by 1%, adding only 8 residents.