Overall score
Hope Valley
66.2/100
Modbury North
60.8/100
Hope Valley 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
Hope ValleyModbury North
Crime rate
Hope Valley
32.9 / 1k
Modbury North
29.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hope Valley
136
Modbury North
108
Population
Hope Valley
8,184
Modbury North
5,704
Metric leadHope Valley 6Modbury North 31 tiedacross 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 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 | Hope Valley | Modbury North |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 66.2/100 | 60.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 66.2/100 | 73.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 32.9 / 1k | 29.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 40 | 34 |
| Walkability | 84.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 136 | 108 |
| Planning activity | 76 | 68 |
| Population | 8,184 | 5,704 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Hope Valley is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Modbury North is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Hope Valley pulls ahead on schools and education options and public transport access, whereas Modbury North is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Modbury North, while Hope Valley remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.