Gilles Plains vs Lightsview, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Gilles Plains | Lightsview |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.4/100 | 58.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 73.0/100 | 61.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 98.0 / 1k | 41.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 24 | 14 |
| Walkability | 79.0/100 | 56.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 149 | 181 |
| Planning activity | 42 | 9 |
| Population | 4,101 | 6,090 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 9/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesLightsview
- Best for familiesLightsview
- Best for investmentGilles Plains
- Best for best valueGilles Plains
- Best for best schoolsGilles Plains
Comparison summary
Gilles Plains and Lightsview offer different strengths across official suburb data. Lightsview leads on more comparison categories overall. Housing (desirability) favours Gilles Plains; Crime rate favours Lightsview; Public transport stops favours Gilles Plains. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Lightsview, Families → Lightsview, Investment → Gilles Plains, Best value → Gilles Plains.