Overall score
Light Pass
33.6/100
Nuriootpa
56.6/100
Light Pass for retirees; Nuriootpa for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Light Pass
33.6/100
Nuriootpa
56.6/100
Crime rate
Light Pass
17.7 / 1k
Nuriootpa
27.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Light Pass
1
Nuriootpa
43
Population
Light Pass
256
Nuriootpa
6,901
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 | Light Pass | Nuriootpa |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.6/100 | 56.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.8/100 | 78.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 17.7 / 1k | 27.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 5 | 9 |
| Walkability | 7.5/100 | 44.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 43 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 150 |
| Population | 256 | 6,901 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 3/10 |
Light Pass is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, while Nuriootpa is a hills mid-sized suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood. Nuriootpa sits among greener hillside streets, while Light Pass keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Light Pass pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Nuriootpa is the better pick for housing affordability and schools and education options. Light Pass generally means more sought-after housing, while Nuriootpa leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Light Pass suits retirees more clearly, whereas Nuriootpa is the stronger match for families and investors.