Clearview vs Lightsview
The verdict
Lightsview is more affordable, with a median house price of $835K versus $892K in Clearview. Lightsview rates higher for education (80 vs 69). Clearview is closer to the coast (7.6 km vs 8.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Lightsview rates higher (68 vs 24/100 in Clearview).
Scores
| Clearview | Lightsview | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 73 |
| Transport | 59 | 64 |
| Education | 69 | 80 |
| Liveability | 76 | 77 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Clearview | Lightsview | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,261 | 6,090 |
| Median age | 33 | 32 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,570 | $1,916 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 46.9% | 59.5% |
| Born in Australia | 57.0% | 51.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.4 |
Growth: Clearview Moderate Growth · Lightsview —
Property
| Clearview | Lightsview | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $892K | $835K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 8.5% | 14.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $620 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.5% | 3.9% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Clearview | Lightsview | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 24 | 68 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 634 | 230 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 375 | 230 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,440 | 4,105 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Clearview | Lightsview | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Clearview · Lightsview
Transport
| Clearview | Lightsview | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 59 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 9 | 14 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 36 | 35 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.2 km | 4.4 km |
Liveability
| Clearview | Lightsview | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 4 |
| Parks | 5 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.6 km | 8.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 8.0 km | 7.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.2 km | 6.0 km |
Population & growth
| Clearview | Lightsview | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,261 | 6,090 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,623 | 6,535 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,145 | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 2.06% | 1.78% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Clearview or Lightsview?
Lightsview has the higher residential safety score (Clearview 24/100 vs Lightsview 68/100).
Which is more affordable, Clearview or Lightsview?
Lightsview is more affordable, with a median house price of $835K versus $892K.
Which has better public transport, Clearview or Lightsview?
Lightsview has the higher transport score (Clearview 59/100 vs Lightsview 64/100).
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