Overall score
Direk
26.0/100
Salisbury North
31.3/100
Direk vs Salisbury North, SA Suburb Comparison
Salisbury North for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DirekSalisbury North
Crime rate
Direk
75.5 / 1k
Salisbury North
81.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Direk
40
Salisbury North
204
Population
Direk
913
Salisbury North
10,683
Metric leadDirek 3Salisbury North 61 tiedacross 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 familiesSalisbury North
- Best for investmentSalisbury North
- Best for best schoolsSalisbury 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 | Direk | Salisbury North |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 26.0/100 | 31.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.2/100 | 63.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 75.5 / 1k | 81.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 8 |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | — | 40 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 70.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 40 | 204 |
| Planning activity | 18 | 102 |
| Green cover | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Population | 913 | 10,683 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Direk is a practical metro smaller community with approachable housing and suburban calm, while Salisbury North is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Direk pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Salisbury North is the better pick for housing affordability, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Retirees may find Direk the better fit, while families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Salisbury 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.