A key in lever lockset combines the lever handle and the locking mechanism into a single integrated unit — keyed from the outside, with a thumb turn or lever on the inside depending on the function. They're the most common format for residential and light commercial entry doors in Australia, and the right choice when you want a complete, matched set rather than specifying a separate lockcase, cylinder, and handle.
We stock key in lever locksets from Lockwood, Yale, Zanda, N2LOK, and Lockwood Enable, covering everything from standard residential entry through to commercial and accessibility-compliant applications.
Residential Locksets
The Yale YL1 and YL2 residential locksets are a solid entry-level option in Polished Chrome and Satin Chrome, available in Entrance, Passage, and Privacy functions. The Lockwood Symmetry Vicinity and District series step up in design quality — both available in Polished Chrome and Satin Chrome, with Entrance, Passage, Privacy, and Dummy configurations. The District adds left/right dummy options for double door applications.
Commercial & Multi-Function Locksets
For commercial or higher-traffic applications, the Lockwood 930 and 950 Series are the workhorses — both in Brushed Satin Chrome, with Entrance, Passage, Privacy, Escape, Glassdoor, and Storeroom functions. The Escape set is particularly important for fire egress doors where the inside must always be free to open. The Yale Commercial lockset adds a Classroom Set function — useful for schools, offices, and shared facilities where the door needs to be lockable from the outside while remaining freely openable from inside. The Zanda Phoenix (Satin Chrome and Matt Black) covers the widest function range in the collection: Passage, Entrance, Privacy, Escape, Classroom, Storeroom, Double Vestibule, and Double Communicating — making it a versatile choice for mixed-use commercial fitouts.
Accessibility-Compliant Locksets
The Lockwood Enable Key in Lever is AS1428.1 compliant — the Australian standard for access and mobility. It's the right specification for aged care facilities, disability housing, and any project where DDA compliance is required. Available in Brushed Satin Chrome with Exterior Deadlatch, Passage, Privacy, Classroom, Storeroom, Double Cylinder Glassdoor, Lever/Knob Combination, and Dummy functions.
Design-Forward Locksets
The N2LOK Decorus and Vitus key in lever sets offer Gun Metal, Matt Black, Polished Chrome, and Satin Chrome finishes on both round and square rose options — a good choice when the lockset needs to coordinate with more considered architectural hardware rather than disappear into the background. The Zanda Sceptre (Satin Brass, Brushed Nickel, Graphite Nickel) includes a double deadbolt in the combination set, adding a second locking point for improved entry security.
Most sets can be supplied keyed alike so multiple doors operate on the same key — useful for residential builds where you want a single key for front door, back door, and garage. Contact us to discuss keying requirements for larger projects.
If you're specifying a full entry, pair your lockset with a matching Euro Cylinder or browse our Door Handles range for non-locking lever sets.
Shop Online or Visit Our Moorabbin Showroom
All key in lever locksets are available online with fast Australia-wide shipping. If you need help selecting the right function for your door type, or want to discuss keyed alike or master keying for a project, come into our Moorabbin showroom.
