Colonel Light Gardens
City in South Australia, Australia
Overview
Colonel Light Gardens is a peaceful, leafy suburb located just south of Adelaide's city centre. Known as one of Australia's finest examples of a planned garden suburb, it boasts heritage-listed homes, wide avenues, and ample parks popular with families. The community atmosphere is strong, making it a residential haven in metropolitan Adelaide.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
South Australia
Population
3,311
Time Zone
Australia/Adelaide
Coordinates
-34.99°, 138.60°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
91
Traffic Safety
87
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,388
Local Cost
$1,585
Local Income
$3,300
Cashless
95
English
100
Temperature
16.0°C
Summer Avg
21.6°C
Winter Avg
10.2°C
Record High
45.1°C
Record Low
-0.3°C
Humidity
65%
Precipitation
431 mm
Internet Speed
110 Mbps
Upload
44 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
42
Coworking
0
Cafes
7
Nightlife
1
Parks
34
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
301.0
Airport
ADL
Distance
7 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 22 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 87/100.