Overall score
Forest Range
35.7/100
Lenswood
43.8/100
Forest Range vs Lenswood, SA suburb comparison
Lenswood for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Forest RangeLenswood
Crime rate
Forest Range
16.3 / 1k
Lenswood
23.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Forest Range
1
Lenswood
3
Population
Forest Range
290
Lenswood
534
Metric leadForest Range 2Lenswood 42 tiedacross 8 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 | Forest Range | Lenswood |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.7/100 | 43.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 22.3/100 | 59.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 16.3 / 1k | 23.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 3 |
| Planning activity | 6 | 12 |
| 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 a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook; Lenswood answers with housing affordability and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Lenswood, while Forest Range remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.