Upper Lockyer QLD 4352
Upper Lockyer sits 117 km from Brisbane CBD in Queensland, around 1 hour 30 minutes by car. Census data records 542 residents with a median age of 40 and a median household income of $91,520 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the lower-middle tier nationally. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $310 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,408. The area shows high bushfire risk. Walkability is low.
Is Upper Lockyer a good place to live?
Upper Lockyer scores a D (21/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — weaker on transit and safety.
Car-dependent
Walkability 0/100 · 117.2 km · 90 min drive to Brisbane
Median available
Median $828K
High bushfire risk
Fire 78/100 · Crime 59/100
Below-average income
SEIFA decile 3/10 · median age 40 · 542 residents
Liveability Rating
21 / 100 · Ranked #1027 in QLDEach bar is Upper Lockyer's rank among QLD suburbs, from 0 to 100 (higher is better). Scored on 4 of 5 factors: no school data, so the other factors carry its weight.
Flood data for Queensland covers only the areas mapped there — a blank here is not an all-clear.
How do you rate the liveability in Upper Lockyer?
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Our score
21 / 100
From schools, safety and socio-economic data — not opinion.
Residents say
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Median House Price
Public listings dataUpper Lockyer's house market is moving higher: the median sale price reached $828,000, roughly 45% above where it sat a year earlier.
$827,500
Based on 12 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 42 days — median across 3 sales that recorded a listing period
Currently for Sale
Last 6 monthsHouses in Upper Lockyer are currently listed at around $899,000 on average. Based on 3 houses listed in the past six months.
$899K
3 houses listed in the last 6 months.
3 of the suburb's 183 dwellings (1.6%) were listed for sale in the last 6 months.
Rental Market
Rental affordability
June quarter 202591 Unaffordable · the average rental household in this region would pay about 33% of its income on the median rent in postcode 4352.
SGS Rental Affordability Index: a score of 100 means rent takes 30% of income, the usual housing-stress line; lower scores are less affordable. "Region" is the capital city or the rest of the state.
Is Upper Lockyer safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in Upper Lockyer sits in the moderate band, with 15 incidents recorded in 2025 — up about 7% on the prior year.
15 offences
7.1% since 2024Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2020–20242 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the locality carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Schools
Walkability
Upper Lockyer is very car-dependent on foot — at 0/100, nearly all errands require a car.
We hold no public transport timetable data for this area, so public transport is not rated here and the score is spread across the remaining components. It is not counted as zero.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Upper Lockyer.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 212
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Lockyer Valley: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this locality alone — this locality's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Upper Lockyer is home to 542 residents, with a median age of 40, broadly in line with the national figure. Median household income runs at $92,000 a year, with unemployment at 3.8%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
542
Median Age
40
Median Household Income
$91,520/yr
Census Median Rent
$310/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,408/mo
Avg Household Size
2.8
Median Personal Income
$36,660/yr
Unemployment Rate
3.8%
Unoccupied Dwellings
7.7%
Total Dwellings
183
Owner-Occupier Rate
91.6%
Houses
96.2%
Rental Stress
17.6%
Mortgage Stress
18.5%
Work From Home
8.5%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 81.4%
- English Spoken at Home
- 91.0%
- Employment Rate
- 57.9%
- Completed Year 12
- 35.4%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
When They Arrived
Share of all residents by the year they arrived in Australia. Periods cover different numbers of years, so compare the shape rather than the bar widths.
3 residents (0.6%) arrived since 2016. Australia’s borders were closed to most arrivals from March 2020, so the last two years of that period are much smaller than the ones before them — nationally 260,799 people arrived in 2019 against 28,521 in 2021.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,952 a year through Lockyer Valley based on 2025 figures.
Building Approvals: Lockyer Valley
In the year to August 2026, 352 new dwellings were approved across Lockyer Valley. That mix is 312 houses and 40 units. Approvals are up 102.9% on the same period a year earlier.
New Homes Planned
New homes planned in this locality: 56 to 175 homes
- Within 2 years 21 to 50 homes
- In 10 years or more 35 to 125 homes
Land the Queensland Government's residential land supply study identifies for future housing (11 parcels), by when it expects lots to be registered. Yields are published in ranges, so these are too.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
The Aboriginal party for this area is Yuggera Ugarapul People.
Under Queensland's Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 the Aboriginal party for an area follows native title. A native title claim over this area is registered with the Federal Court.
Air Quality
CLEANPM2.5 averaged 2.4 µg/m³ in 2025 — below the WHO 2021 annual guideline (5 µg/m³).
PM10 averaged 3.8 µg/m³. Days over the limit in 2025: PM10 0.
From the Rangeville (Toowoomba, South West Queensland) monitoring station, 14.2 km away.
Climate & Setting
from University Of Queensland Gatton, 27.2 kmModerate rainfall — hot summers, mild winters.
- Elevation
- 200 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Annual rainfall
- 697 mm
- 63 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 31.9°C
- 25 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 7.1°C
- 2 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the locality centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
EV adoption
In postcode 4352, 181 of 30,100 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 2.3% (689 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 2.9%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 4352, 9,311 rooftop-solar systems totalling 64.7 MW have been installed since 2001, against 11,047 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 597 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$30,000 for new homes priced up to $750,000.
$30,000 for contracts signed on or after 20 November 2023, with no end date. IT DID NOT REVERT TO $15,000: the tier was due to end 30 June 2026 and the 2026-27 Queensland Budget (23 June 2026) continued it for contracts signed from 1 July 2026. This file carried a "due to revert" note until 2026-09-18 — it was never true, and a note predicting a change is not the same as a change. Cap is "less than $750,000" including land and contract variations — less than, not up to. New homes only: "There are no home owner grants for established homes."
Mortgage repayments
10 mortgage brokers are registered in postcode 4352.
Transfer duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with Queensland Revenue Office
The First Home Owner Grant applies to newly built homes only, so it isn't available on an established purchase. A first home buyer building or buying new under $750,000 may qualify for $30,000 — see what qualifies with Queensland Revenue Office.
At $827,500 this is $77,500 above the $750,000 First Home Owner Grant cap. A first home buyer may qualify for $30,000 on a newly built home — check eligibility with Queensland Revenue Office.
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-27 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Scott Buchholz Liberal National Party of Queensland
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Scott Buchholz | 42.0% | 58.0% | +2.9 |
| 2022 | Scott Buchholz | 39.1% | 60.9% | -3.7 |
| 2019 | Scott Buchholz | 35.4% | 64.6% | +5.0 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact locality's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Jim McDonald Liberal National Party of Queensland
Next state election: 28 October 2028.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Jim McDonald LNP | 69.2% |
| 2020 | Jim McDonald LNP | 61.5% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2017, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this locality's voters. Results: Electoral Commission of Queensland.
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- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
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Common questions about Upper Lockyer
Is Upper Lockyer a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Upper Lockyer is moderate (59/100, ranked against other QLD suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Upper Lockyer?
Upper Lockyer has a high recorded bushfire history (78/100, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history). These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
Is Upper Lockyer a good place to live?
Upper Lockyer has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of D (21/100), ranked against other QLD suburbs on school quality (25%), safety (25%), SEIFA socio-economic advantage (25%), walkability (15%) and CBD access (10%). Whether it suits you depends on what you weigh — each of those is on this page.
What is the population of Upper Lockyer?
Upper Lockyer, QLD had a population of 542 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Upper Lockyer, QLD?
The postcode for Upper Lockyer, QLD is 4352.
How far is Upper Lockyer from Brisbane?
Upper Lockyer is 117 km from Brisbane CBD by road, about 90 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Upper Lockyer?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Upper Lockyer was $91,520 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Upper Lockyer?
There are too few current rental listings in Upper Lockyer for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $310, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Upper Lockyer?
The median age of residents in Upper Lockyer was 40 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Upper Lockyer at risk of bushfire?
Upper Lockyer has a high recorded bushfire history (78/100). The score comes from Geoscience Australia's historical bushfire boundaries, with planned burns excluded: the area of recorded fires touching the locality relative to its size, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history. It records where fire has burned, not a bushfire-prone land designation, which your council's planning scheme sets.
What is the air quality in Upper Lockyer?
The nearest government air-quality monitoring station to Upper Lockyer (Rangeville (Toowoomba, South West Queensland)) recorded a 2025 annual mean PM2.5 of 2.4 µg/m³ and PM10 of 3.8 µg/m³. That puts Upper Lockyer below the WHO annual guideline of 5 µg/m³.
What is the weather like in Upper Lockyer?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Upper Lockyer, University Of Queensland Gatton (27.2 km away), summer days average 31.9°C, winter nights 7.1°C, 697 mm of rain a year over 63 rainy days, and 25 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Upper Lockyer?
First-home buyers in QLD may be eligible for $30,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $750,000. The grant is administered by Queensland Revenue Office; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Upper Lockyer belong to?
Upper Lockyer sits within the Lockyer Valley local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Upper Lockyer?
The average residential rates bill through Lockyer Valley is $1,952 a year (2025). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Upper Lockyer?
Across Lockyer Valley, 352 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's up 102.9% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Upper Lockyer in?
Upper Lockyer sits within the federal Division of Wright, currently held by Scott Buchholz (Liberal National Party of Queensland).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2025–26
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Road crashes · 2020–2024
- Air quality · 2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2024
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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