Highbury vs Modbury, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Highbury | Modbury |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.3/100 | 64.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.9/100 | 73.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.6 / 1k | 202.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 28 | 60 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 51 | 290 |
| Planning activity | 67 | 64 |
| Population | 6,956 | 5,593 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 4/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Highbury (SA) and Modbury offer different strengths across official suburb data. Modbury leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Modbury; Housing (desirability) favours Modbury; Crime rate favours Highbury (SA). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Highbury (SA), Families → Highbury (SA), Investment → Modbury, Best value → Modbury.