Overall score
Direk
34.1/100
Salisbury North
56.3/100
Direk vs Salisbury North, SA suburb comparison
Direk for retirees; Salisbury North for families and value.
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
35
Salisbury North
152
Population
Direk
913
Salisbury North
10,683
Metric leadDirek 3Salisbury North 5across 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesDirek
- Best for familiesSalisbury North
- Best for best valueSalisbury 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 | 34.1/100 | 56.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 77.3/100 | 77.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 75.5 / 1k | 81.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 8 |
| Public transport stops | — | 40 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 70.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 35 | 152 |
| Planning activity | 17 | 93 |
| 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 sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Salisbury North is in a middle-ring position.
Direk pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Salisbury North is the better pick for housing affordability and walkability.
Retirees and families may find Direk the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Salisbury North.