Greenacres vs Lightsview
The verdict
Lightsview is more affordable, with a median house price of $835K versus $917K in Greenacres. Greenacres rates higher for transport (75 vs 64). Greenacres has a shorter estimated CBD commute (33 vs 35 min). On the separate residential safety score, Lightsview rates higher (68 vs 54/100 in Greenacres).
Scores
| Greenacres | Lightsview | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 73 |
| Transport | 75 | 64 |
| Education | 77 | 80 |
| Liveability | 78 | 77 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Greenacres | Lightsview | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,356 | 6,090 |
| Median age | 33 | 32 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,713 | $1,916 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 55.4% | 59.5% |
| Born in Australia | 51.3% | 51.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.4 |
Growth: Greenacres Moderate Growth · Lightsview —
Property
| Greenacres | Lightsview | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $917K | $835K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 19.6% | 14.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $687 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.4% | 3.9% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Greenacres | Lightsview | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 54 | 68 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 387 | 230 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 149 | 230 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 11,174 | 4,105 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Greenacres | Lightsview | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,050 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Greenacres · Lightsview
Transport
| Greenacres | Lightsview | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 75 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 17 | 14 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 33 | 35 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.3 km | 4.4 km |
Liveability
| Greenacres | 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 | 2 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 4 |
| Parks | 4 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.4 km | 8.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 7.1 km | 7.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.4 km | 6.0 km |
Population & growth
| Greenacres | Lightsview | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,356 | 6,090 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,519 | 6,535 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,064 | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.19% | 1.78% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Greenacres or Lightsview?
Lightsview has the higher residential safety score (Greenacres 54/100 vs Lightsview 68/100).
Which is more affordable, Greenacres or Lightsview?
Lightsview is more affordable, with a median house price of $835K versus $917K.
Which has better public transport, Greenacres or Lightsview?
Greenacres has the higher transport score (Greenacres 75/100 vs Lightsview 64/100).
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