Overall score
Klemzig
58.8/100
Lightsview
60.8/100
Klemzig vs Lightsview, SA suburb comparison
Klemzig for schools; Lightsview for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KlemzigLightsview
Crime rate
Klemzig
48.4 / 1k
Lightsview
37.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Klemzig
202
Lightsview
181
Population
Klemzig
6,713
Lightsview
6,090
Metric leadKlemzig 3Lightsview 6across 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesLightsview
- Best for familiesLightsview
- Best for investmentLightsview
- Best for best valueLightsview
- Best for best schoolsKlemzig
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 | Klemzig | Lightsview |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.8/100 | 60.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.3/100 | 61.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 48.4 / 1k | 37.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | — |
| Public transport stops | 35 | 14 |
| Walkability | 51.0/100 | 56.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 202 | 181 |
| Planning activity | 88 | 11 |
| Population | 6,713 | 6,090 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Klemzig is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Lightsview is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Klemzig pulls ahead on public transport access and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Lightsview is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Klemzig suits investors and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Lightsview is the stronger match for retirees and families.