Overall score
Carey Gully
37.5/100
Lenswood
43.8/100
Carey Gully vs Lenswood, SA suburb comparison
Carey Gully for investment; Lenswood for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Carey GullyLenswood
Crime rate
Carey Gully
9.0 / 1k
Lenswood
23.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Carey Gully
15
Lenswood
3
Population
Carey Gully
428
Lenswood
534
Metric leadCarey Gully 5Lenswood 3across 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for investmentCarey Gully
- Best for best valueLenswood
- Best for best schoolsLenswood
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 | Carey Gully | Lenswood |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.5/100 | 43.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.4/100 | 59.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 9.0 / 1k | 23.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 15 | — |
| Walkability | 22.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 15 | 3 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 12 |
| Population | 428 | 534 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Carey Gully is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks, while Lenswood is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks.
Carey Gully tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and walkability, while Lenswood stands out for housing affordability and overall desirability.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Lenswood, while Carey Gully remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.