Overall score
Light Pass
33.6/100
Stockwell
39.5/100
Light Pass for schools; Stockwell for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Light Pass
33.6/100
Stockwell
39.5/100
Crime rate
Light Pass
17.7 / 1k
Stockwell
10.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Light Pass
1
Stockwell
1
Population
Light Pass
256
Stockwell
516
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 | Stockwell |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.6/100 | 39.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.8/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 17.7 / 1k | 10.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 5 | 1 |
| Walkability | 7.5/100 | 3.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 1 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 6 |
| Population | 256 | 516 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 5/10 |
Light Pass is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, while Stockwell is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Light Pass pulls ahead on public transport access and walkability, whereas Stockwell is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. On housing, Light Pass sits in a expensive band, compared with a well priced feel in Stockwell.
Households prioritising schools may find Light Pass the better fit, while families and investors are more likely to prefer Stockwell.