Overall score
Lenswood
44.7/100
Lobethal
57.2/100
Lenswood vs Lobethal, SA Suburb Comparison
Lobethal for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
LenswoodLobethal
Crime rate
Lenswood
17.8 / 1k
Lobethal
12.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lenswood
7
Lobethal
73
Population
Lenswood
534
Lobethal
2,534
Metric leadLenswood 3Lobethal 71 tiedacross 11 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 | Lenswood | Lobethal |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.7/100 | 57.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 35.1/100 | 64.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 17.8 / 1k | 12.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | — | 17 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 58.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 7 | 73 |
| Planning activity | 14 | 49 |
| Green cover | 4.1% | 1.1% |
| Population | 534 | 2,534 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Lenswood is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks, and Lobethal is a hills mid-sized suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood.
Lenswood pulls ahead on tree cover and green space, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Lobethal is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
Retirees may find Lenswood the better fit, while investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Lobethal.
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.