Two neighbouring Adelaide suburbs, 1.2 km apart, on the same open data. Colonel Light Gardens scores higher on 7 of 10 measures.
| Colonel Light Gardens | Melrose Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 72 | 44 |
| Safety | 89 | 24 |
| Wealth | 97 | 47 |
| Value | 94 | 30 |
| Parks | 72 | 82 |
| Cafés | 84 | 92 |
| Transit | 85 | 85 |
| Green space | 49 | 26 |
| Active & healthy | 65 | 43 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 76 | 52 |
| Median rent | $400/wk | $350/wk |
| Median house price (Apr–Jun 2026) | $1,668,000 | $1,247,500 |
| House sales this quarter | 8 | 13 |
| Population | 3,311 | 2,319 |
| Full profile | Colonel Light Gardens in full | Melrose Park in full |
Scores are percentiles across all 274 Adelaide suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.
Colonel Light Gardens scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.
Melrose Park has the lower median house price of the two ($1,247,500 vs $1,668,000).
Colonel Light Gardens scores higher on 7 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Colonel Light Gardens or Melrose Park.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Adelaide suburbs →