Lockwood South flood & bushfire risk
Of Lockwood South’s 466 mapped properties, 2.1% are in a mapped flood area and 100% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Lockwood South’s flood exposure is below the VIC average of 6.4%, and bushfire exposure is above the VIC average of 18.2%.
Where the hazards are in Lockwood South
Flood and bushfire areas across Lockwood South. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Lockwood South
Lockwood South sits in the Greater Bendigo council area, which recorded 8,662 reported offences in the 12 months to Mar 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 8,662 total. Figures are for the whole Greater Bendigo council area (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Zoning in Lockwood South
Lockwood South is mostly rural residential. The most common zones:
Rural residential — acreage-style homes on large lots; semi-rural living.
Zone: RURAL LIVING ZONE - SCHEDULE 3
Rural — farming and agricultural land; housing is limited.
Zone: FARMING ZONE - SCHEDULE 1
Low density residential — mostly detached houses on standard suburban blocks.
Zone: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 1
School catchments in Lockwood South
Lockwood South can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Lockwood South
At the 2021 Census, 7% of Lockwood South’s 1,052 residents were born overseas.
Top ancestries
Top countries of birth
Ancestry counts people reporting each ancestry (up to two each), as a share of responses. Source: ABS 2021 Census.
Development near Lockwood South
Greater Bendigo council approved 794 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Greater Bendigo council area (not just Lockwood South). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
- 11 Schultz Street, Lockwood South VIC 3551
- 28 Hamilton Way, Lockwood South VIC 3551
- 20 Francis Road, Lockwood South VIC 3551
- 49 Echidna Lane, Lockwood South VIC 3551
- 68 Old Coach Road, Lockwood South VIC 3551
- 20 Pepe Lane, Lockwood South VIC 3551
- 150 Stockx Road, Lockwood South VIC 3551
- 31 Sutcliffe Road, Lockwood South VIC 3551
Nearby suburbs
Figures are indicative only — verify any specific property with the relevant council. Sources: council/state planning schemes & flood mapping, Geoscape G-NAF, state police crime statistics, ABS.