Overall score
Holden Hill
55.4/100
Modbury North
60.8/100
Holden Hill vs Modbury North, SA suburb comparison
Modbury North for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Holden HillModbury North
Crime rate
Holden Hill
63.9 / 1k
Modbury North
29.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Holden Hill
150
Modbury North
108
Population
Holden Hill
3,716
Modbury North
5,704
Metric leadHolden Hill 3Modbury North 7across 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 retireesModbury North
- Best for familiesModbury North
- Best for investmentModbury North
- Best for best valueModbury North
- Best for best schoolsModbury 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 | Holden Hill | Modbury North |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.4/100 | 60.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 59.0/100 | 73.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 63.9 / 1k | 29.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 29 | 34 |
| Walkability | 61.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 150 | 108 |
| Planning activity | 64 | 68 |
| Population | 3,716 | 5,704 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Holden Hill is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Modbury North is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Holden Hill pulls ahead on walkability and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Modbury North is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. On housing, Holden Hill sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Modbury North.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Modbury North, while Holden Hill remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.