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Colonel Light Gardens vs Westbourne Park

Two neighbouring Adelaide suburbs, 1.4 km apart, on the same open data. Colonel Light Gardens scores higher on 6 of 10 measures.

Colonel Light GardensWestbourne Park
Active7256
Safety8991
Wealth9790
Value9499
Parks7216
Cafés8428
Transit4141
Green space4928
Active & healthy6548
Schools nearby (OSM)7679
Median rent$400/wk $305/wk
Median house price (Apr–Jun 2026)$1,668,000$1,852,000
House sales this quarter85
Population3,3112,564
Full profile Colonel Light Gardens in full Westbourne 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.

Is Colonel Light Gardens safer than Westbourne Park?

Westbourne Park scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Colonel Light Gardens or Westbourne Park?

Colonel Light Gardens has the lower median house price of the two ($1,668,000 vs $1,852,000).

Should I live in Colonel Light Gardens or Westbourne Park?

Colonel Light Gardens scores higher on 6 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Colonel Light Gardens or Westbourne Park.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Adelaide suburbs →