Overall score
Light Pass
33.6/100
Tanunda
60.2/100
Light Pass vs Tanunda, SA suburb comparison
Tanunda for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Light PassTanunda
Crime rate
Light Pass
17.7 / 1k
Tanunda
15.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Light Pass
1
Tanunda
133
Population
Light Pass
256
Tanunda
4,710
Metric leadLight Pass 3Tanunda 7across 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Light Pass | Tanunda |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.6/100 | 60.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.8/100 | 60.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 17.7 / 1k | 15.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 5 | 12 |
| Walkability | 7.5/100 | 73.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 133 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 123 |
| Population | 256 | 4,710 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Light Pass is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Tanunda is a hills mid-sized suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood. Tanunda sits among greener hillside streets, while Light Pass keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Light Pass tends to lead on housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook, while Tanunda stands out for a quieter safety profile and schools and education options.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Tanunda, while Light Pass remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.