Overall score
Dernancourt
57.9/100
Modbury North
60.8/100
Dernancourt vs Modbury North, SA suburb comparison
Modbury North for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DernancourtModbury North
Crime rate
Dernancourt
38.4 / 1k
Modbury North
29.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dernancourt
94
Modbury North
108
Population
Dernancourt
4,063
Modbury North
5,704
Metric leadDernancourt 3Modbury North 7across 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesModbury North
- Best for investmentModbury North
- Best for best valueModbury North
- Best for best schoolsModbury North
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Dernancourt | Modbury North |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.9/100 | 60.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 59.7/100 | 73.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 38.4 / 1k | 29.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 20 | 34 |
| Walkability | 86.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 94 | 108 |
| Planning activity | 53 | 68 |
| Population | 4,063 | 5,704 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Dernancourt is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Modbury North is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Dernancourt pulls ahead on walkability and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Modbury North is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Modbury North, while Dernancourt remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.