Overall score
Basket Range
44.6/100
Lenswood
44.7/100
Basket Range vs Lenswood, SA Suburb Comparison
Basket Range for schools; 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
23.8 / 1k
Lenswood
17.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Basket Range
7
Lenswood
7
Population
Basket Range
364
Lenswood
534
Metric leadBasket Range 4Lenswood 43 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- 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 | 44.6/100 | 44.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 27.4/100 | 35.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 23.8 / 1k | 17.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Walkability | 2.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 7 | 7 |
| Planning activity | 9 | 14 |
| Green cover | 36.5% | 4.1% |
| 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 walkability, tree cover and green space, and a calmer planning outlook, while Lenswood stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability.
Basket Range suits households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Lenswood is the stronger match for retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.