Lockridge
WA 6054 • Greater Perth
About Lockridge
Lockridge is an affordable, multicultural suburb located approximately 14 kilometres north-east of the Perth CBD within the City of Swan. Home to around 3,322 residents, the suburb has a notably diverse population with significant communities of English, Australian, Filipino, Vietnamese, and Chinese ancestry, as well as one of the higher proportions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents in the Greater Perth area. The median household income of $1,206 per week sits below the Perth metropolitan average, reflecting the suburb's status as an accessible entry point into the property market.
Lockridge is well-connected to the broader metropolitan area via Transperth bus services linking to Midland Train Station, from which frequent trains serve Perth CBD in under 30 minutes. The suburb offers straightforward access to Midland's extensive shopping, healthcare, and community services. Community facilities serve the area's diverse population, and the suburb's affordable housing stock makes it popular with first-home buyers and families seeking value within commuting distance of Perth.
Lockridge falls under postcode 6054 and is governed by Swan Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bassendean electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Transperth Route 950, 955 — Midland Station / Perth CBD 40-55 min to Perth CBD
Commute to Perth CBD
🛣️ Midland Station is the primary rail hub; Great Eastern Highway provides direct road access to Perth
Most errands require a car; local bus connections available but infrequent
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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65 Margaret Street
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176 Anzac Terrace
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65 West Road
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11 Hamilton Street
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Reid Street
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4 James Street
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Ivanhoe Street
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215 Morley Drive East
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Benara Road
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Rosher Road
Housing 2021 Census
103 state housing + 15 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 133
- 2. New Zealand 91
- 3. Philippines 90
- 4. Vietnam 89
- 5. India 84
- 6. Myanmar 55
- 7. Bosnia & Herzegovina 45
- 8. Malaysia 44
- 9. Scotland 26
- 10. Thailand 23
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)