Overall score
Lethbridge Park
27.3/100
Shanes Park
33.3/100
Lethbridge Park for investment; Shanes Park for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Lethbridge Park
27.3/100
Shanes Park
33.3/100
Crime rate
Lethbridge Park
194.3 / 1k
Shanes Park
68.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lethbridge Park
67
Shanes Park
10
Population
Lethbridge Park
4,730
Shanes Park
384
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Lethbridge Park | Shanes Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 27.3/100 | 33.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 29.1/100 | 29.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 194.3 / 1k | 68.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 14 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 44 | 22 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 67 | 10 |
| Planning activity | 6 | 1 |
| Green cover | 13.5% | 7.6% |
| Population | 4,730 | 384 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 4/10 |
Put side by side, Lethbridge Park is a hills mid-sized suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood, and Shanes Park is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm. Lethbridge Park sits among greener hillside streets, while Shanes Park keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Lethbridge Park pulls ahead on schools and education options, public transport access, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Shanes Park is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook. Lethbridge Park generally means more approachable housing costs, while Shanes Park leans toward more sought-after housing.
Lethbridge Park suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Shanes Park is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.
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.