Overall score
Light Pass
33.6/100
Penrice
36.1/100
Light Pass for retirees and schools; Penrice for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Light Pass
33.6/100
Penrice
36.1/100
Crime rate
Light Pass
17.7 / 1k
Penrice
5.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Light Pass
1
Penrice
0
Population
Light Pass
256
Penrice
486
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 | Penrice |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.6/100 | 36.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.8/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 17.7 / 1k | 5.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 5 | 2 |
| Walkability | 7.5/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 7 |
| Population | 256 | 486 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 4/10 |
Light Pass reads as a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace; Penrice is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Light Pass pulls ahead on housing affordability and public transport access, whereas Penrice is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and a larger local community.
Light Pass suits retirees and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Penrice is the stronger match for families and investors.