Overall score
Forest Range
40.8/100
Lenswood
44.7/100
Forest Range vs Lenswood, SA Suburb Comparison
Forest Range for investment; Lenswood for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Forest RangeLenswood
Crime rate
Forest Range
19.6 / 1k
Lenswood
17.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Forest Range
2
Lenswood
7
Population
Forest Range
290
Lenswood
534
Metric leadForest Range 3Lenswood 43 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesLenswood
- Best for familiesLenswood
- Best for investmentForest Range
- 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 | Forest Range | Lenswood |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.8/100 | 44.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 37.5/100 | 35.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 19.6 / 1k | 17.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 7 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 14 |
| Green cover | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| Population | 290 | 534 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Forest Range is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace, while Lenswood is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks.
On the data, Forest Range is stronger for tree cover and green space, plus a calmer planning outlook; Lenswood answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Lenswood, while Forest Range remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.