Overall score
Dernancourt
54.3/100
Modbury
49.9/100
Dernancourt vs Modbury, SA Suburb Comparison
Dernancourt for families; Modbury for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DernancourtModbury
Crime rate
Dernancourt
27.1 / 1k
Modbury
195.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dernancourt
101
Modbury
309
Population
Dernancourt
4,063
Modbury
5,593
Metric leadDernancourt 4Modbury 71 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 retireesModbury
- Best for familiesDernancourt
- Best for investmentModbury
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.3/100 | 49.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 67.2/100 | 73.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 27.1 / 1k | 195.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 20 | 61 |
| Walkability | 88.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 101 | 309 |
| Planning activity | 63 | 94 |
| Green cover | 3.2% | 6.7% |
| Population | 4,063 | 5,593 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Dernancourt is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Modbury is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Dernancourt tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Modbury stands out for housing affordability, schools and education options, and public transport access.
Choose Dernancourt if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Modbury for investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
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.