Overall score
Carey Gully
44.5/100
Lenswood
44.7/100
Carey Gully vs Lenswood, SA Suburb Comparison
Lenswood for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Carey GullyLenswood
Crime rate
Carey Gully
13.5 / 1k
Lenswood
17.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Carey Gully
15
Lenswood
7
Population
Carey Gully
428
Lenswood
534
Metric leadCarey Gully 7Lenswood 21 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | 44.5/100 | 44.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.2/100 | 35.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 13.5 / 1k | 17.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 15 | — |
| Walkability | 22.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 15 | 7 |
| Planning activity | 8 | 14 |
| Green cover | 5.9% | 4.1% |
| 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, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Lenswood stands out for housing affordability, overall desirability, and a larger local community.
Carey Gully suits investors more clearly, whereas Lenswood is the stronger match for retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
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.