Checking out Christmas lights is an annual tradition many South Aussies hold dear to their hearts.
But when it comes to festive cheer, one Adelaide suburb stands out from the crowd.
According to christmaslightsearch.com.au, a national database that allows homeowners to add their display to a free, searchable map, Craigmore in Adelaide’s north is set to shine the brightest this year, with over 24 displays registered as of December 3.
Morphett Vale followed in close second, with 19 displays, while Munno Para West currently has 17 displays registered.
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Other Adelaide suburbs to consider for a Christmas lights tour are Woodcroft, Paralowie and Andrews Farm, with over 15 displays registered in each of the localities.
In regional SA, Lobethal is a must visit, with the town’s annual Lights Of Lobethal festival officially kicking off on December 7.
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Peg and Bill Chartres have been running their Christmas lights display in Lobethal for over 40 years. The couple will again light up their front yard from December 7 on Christmas Lane. Picture: Naomi Jellicoe
Mount Barker and Murray Bridge are also getting into the festive spirit, with at least 10 displays up and running.
Interestingly, the data revealed a direct correlation between Christmas light displays and house prices, with residents living in more affordable areas proving more likely to embrace festive cheer.
“Looking at Christmas lights is an annual tradition many Australians hold dear to their hearts,” Ray White Group senior analyst Aton Go Tan, who analysed the data, said.
“For many it’s a core memory.
“Outer suburbs generally have a higher concentration of families with children and foster stronger neighbourhood connections. This environment naturally encourages more street-level interaction between neighbours and often leads to friendly competition in holiday decorating, creating clusters of impressive displays.”
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Checking out Christmas lights is fun for all members of the family. Picture: Kevin Farmer
While Melbourne is proving to be Australia’s Christmas lights capital this year, with over 1696 displays registered, Adelaide was quickly catching up with close to 800 displays already added to the map.
SA’S TOP 50 LOCATIONS WHERE CHRISTMAS SHINES BRIGHTEST
| SUBURB | DISPLAYS |
| Craigmore | 24 |
| Morphett Vale | 19 |
| Munno Para | 17 |
| Paralowie | 15 |
| Andrews Farm | 15 |
| Woodcroft | 14 |
| Hallett Cove | 14 |
| Mount Barker | 13 |
| Sheidow Park | 11 |
| Munno Para West | 11 |
| Murray Bridge | 10 |
| Aberfoyle Park | 10 |
| Wynn Vale | 9 |
| Salisbury North | 9 |
| Mitchell Park | 9 |
| Blakeview | 9 |
| Parafield Gardens | 8 |
| Ingle Farm | 8 |
| Greenwith | 8 |
| Lobethal | 7 |
| Seaford Rise | 7 |
| Salisbury East | 7 |
| Oaklands Park | 7 |
| Modbury Heights | 7 |
| Hope Valley | 7 |
| Golden Grove | 7 |
| Flagstaff Hill | 7 |
| Evanston Park | 7 |
| Christie Downs | 7 |
| Strathalbyn | 6 |
| Reynella | 6 |
| Elizabeth Downs | 6 |
| Davoren Park | 6 |
| Burton | 6 |
| Walkley Heights | 5 |
| Valley View | 5 |
| Surrey Downs | 5 |
| Nuriootpa | 5 |
| Noarlunga Downs | 5 |
| Mawson Lakes | 5 |
| Lewiston | 5 |
| Hewett | 5 |
| Hackham | 5 |
| Gulfview Heights | 5 |
| Evanston Gardens | 5 |
| Angle Vale | 5 |
| Aldinga Beach | 5 |
| Richmond | 4 |
| West Lakes | 4 |
| West Croydon | 4 |
| Two Wells | 4 |
