Overall score
Light Pass
38.5/100
Nuriootpa
46.7/100
Nuriootpa for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Light Pass
38.5/100
Nuriootpa
46.7/100
Crime rate
Light Pass
10.6 / 1k
Nuriootpa
20.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Light Pass
3
Nuriootpa
47
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 | 38.5/100 | 46.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.7/100 | 72.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 10.6 / 1k | 20.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 28.8/100 | 28.8/100 |
| Public transport stops | 5 | 9 |
| Walkability | 7.5/100 | 44.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 3 | 47 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 172 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 3.7% |
| 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, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Nuriootpa is the better pick for housing affordability, schools and education options, and public transport access.
Light Pass suits retirees more clearly, whereas Nuriootpa is the stronger match for families, investors, value-focused buyers, and 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.