Overall score
Dernancourt
54.3/100
Modbury North
41.1/100
Dernancourt vs Modbury North, SA Suburb Comparison
Modbury North for investment and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DernancourtModbury North
Crime rate
Dernancourt
27.1 / 1k
Modbury North
43.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dernancourt
101
Modbury North
111
Population
Dernancourt
4,063
Modbury North
5,704
Metric leadDernancourt 6Modbury North 51 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for investmentModbury 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 | 54.3/100 | 41.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 67.2/100 | 66.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 27.1 / 1k | 43.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 20 | 34 |
| Walkability | 88.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 101 | 111 |
| Planning activity | 63 | 78 |
| Green cover | 3.2% | 4.4% |
| 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 a quieter safety profile, walkability, and overall desirability, whereas Modbury North is the better pick for housing affordability, schools and education options, and public transport access.
Retirees and families may find Dernancourt the better fit, while investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Modbury North.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.