Overall score
Basket Range
48.8/100
Lenswood
43.8/100
Basket Range vs Lenswood, SA suburb comparison
Basket Range for retirees and families; Lenswood for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Basket RangeLenswood
Crime rate
Basket Range
15.9 / 1k
Lenswood
23.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Basket Range
8
Lenswood
3
Population
Basket Range
364
Lenswood
534
Metric leadBasket Range 6Lenswood 21 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBasket Range
- Best for familiesBasket Range
- Best for investmentLenswood
- Best for best valueLenswood
- Best for best schoolsBasket Range
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Basket Range | Lenswood |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.8/100 | 43.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 30.9/100 | 59.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 15.9 / 1k | 23.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Walkability | 2.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 8 | 3 |
| Planning activity | 9 | 12 |
| Population | 364 | 534 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Basket Range is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace, and Lenswood is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks.
Basket Range tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and walkability, while Lenswood stands out for housing affordability and a larger local community.
Basket Range suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Lenswood is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.