Highbury vs St Agnes, SA suburb comparison

Highbury for retirees; St Agnes for families and investment.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

HighburySt Agnes

Overall score

Highbury

54.4/100

St Agnes

65.4/100

Crime rate

Highbury

21.9 / 1k

St Agnes

50.9 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Highbury

53

St Agnes

127

Population

Highbury

6,956

St Agnes

4,233

Metric leadHighbury 3St Agnes 61 tiedacross 10 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

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.

CategoryHighburySt Agnes
Overall score54.4/10065.4/100
Housing (desirability)56.9/10075.1/100
Crime rate21.9 / 1k50.9 / 1k
Schools & preschools24
Public transport stops2828
Walkability32.0/10082.0/100
Nearby amenities53127
Planning activity8440
Population6,9564,233
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)9/105/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Highbury is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, and St Agnes is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.

Highbury pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and a larger local community, whereas St Agnes is the better pick for housing affordability and schools and education options.

Retirees may find Highbury the better fit, while value-focused buyers and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer St Agnes.

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