Overall score
Holden Hill
55.4/100
Modbury
64.9/100
Holden Hill vs Modbury, SA suburb comparison
Holden Hill for retirees and families; Modbury for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Holden HillModbury
Crime rate
Holden Hill
63.9 / 1k
Modbury
197.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Holden Hill
150
Modbury
290
Population
Holden Hill
3,716
Modbury
5,593
Metric leadHolden Hill 2Modbury 8across 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 retireesHolden Hill
- Best for familiesHolden Hill
- Best for investmentModbury
- Best for best valueModbury
- Best for best schoolsModbury
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 | 55.4/100 | 64.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 59.0/100 | 73.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 63.9 / 1k | 197.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 29 | 61 |
| Walkability | 61.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 150 | 290 |
| Planning activity | 64 | 78 |
| 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 and schools and education options. Holden Hill generally means more approachable housing costs, while Modbury leans toward more sought-after housing.
Retirees and families may find Holden Hill the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Modbury.