Overall score
Lightsview
48.5/100
Windsor Gardens
49.3/100
Lightsview vs Windsor Gardens, SA Suburb Comparison
Lightsview for families and schools; Windsor Gardens for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
LightsviewWindsor Gardens
Crime rate
Lightsview
43.9 / 1k
Windsor Gardens
61.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lightsview
183
Windsor Gardens
172
Population
Lightsview
6,090
Windsor Gardens
5,827
Metric leadLightsview 5Windsor Gardens 51 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesWindsor Gardens
- Best for familiesLightsview
- Best for investmentWindsor Gardens
- Best for best valueWindsor Gardens
- Best for best schoolsLightsview
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 | Lightsview | Windsor Gardens |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.5/100 | 49.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 60.3/100 | 73.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 43.9 / 1k | 61.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 14 | 47 |
| Walkability | 56.0/100 | 61.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 183 | 172 |
| Planning activity | 12 | 76 |
| Green cover | 4.2% | 7.9% |
| Population | 6,090 | 5,827 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Lightsview reads as an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Windsor Gardens is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
On the data, Lightsview is stronger for a quieter safety profile, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability; Windsor Gardens answers with housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability.
On balance, retirees, families, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Lightsview, while Windsor Gardens remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.