Overall score
Holden Hill
37.9/100
Modbury
49.9/100
Holden Hill vs Modbury, SA Suburb Comparison
Modbury for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Holden HillModbury
Crime rate
Holden Hill
93.0 / 1k
Modbury
195.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Holden Hill
153
Modbury
309
Population
Holden Hill
3,716
Modbury
5,593
Metric leadHolden Hill 2Modbury 91 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.9/100 | 49.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 61.0/100 | 73.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 93.0 / 1k | 195.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 29 | 61 |
| Walkability | 63.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 153 | 309 |
| Planning activity | 72 | 94 |
| Green cover | 2.5% | 6.7% |
| Population | 3,716 | 5,593 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Holden Hill is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Modbury is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Holden Hill pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Modbury is the better pick for housing affordability, schools and education options, and public transport access.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Modbury, while Holden Hill remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.