Overall score
Light Pass
38.5/100
Tanunda
56.0/100
Light Pass vs Tanunda, SA Suburb Comparison
Tanunda for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Light PassTanunda
Crime rate
Light Pass
10.6 / 1k
Tanunda
15.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Light Pass
3
Tanunda
139
Population
Light Pass
256
Tanunda
4,710
Metric leadLight Pass 3Tanunda 81 tiedacross 12 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 | 38.5/100 | 56.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.7/100 | 65.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 10.6 / 1k | 15.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 28.8/100 | 28.8/100 |
| Public transport stops | 5 | 12 |
| Walkability | 7.5/100 | 73.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 3 | 139 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 145 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 1.2% |
| 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, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook, while Tanunda stands out for schools and education options, public transport access, and walkability.
Light Pass suits retirees more clearly, whereas Tanunda 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.