Overall score
Modbury Heights
59.6/100
Redwood Park
58.3/100
Modbury Heights vs Redwood Park, SA suburb comparison
Modbury Heights for families and schools; Redwood Park for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Modbury HeightsRedwood Park
Crime rate
Modbury Heights
21.2 / 1k
Redwood Park
19.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Modbury Heights
91
Redwood Park
106
Population
Modbury Heights
6,995
Redwood Park
5,367
Metric leadModbury Heights 4Redwood Park 6across 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 familiesModbury Heights
- Best for investmentRedwood Park
- Best for best schoolsModbury Heights
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 | Modbury Heights | Redwood Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59.6/100 | 58.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 73.1/100 | 75.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 21.2 / 1k | 19.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 44 | 25 |
| Walkability | 55.0/100 | 65.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 91 | 106 |
| Planning activity | 70 | 38 |
| Population | 6,995 | 5,367 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Modbury Heights is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace, and Redwood Park is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Modbury Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while Redwood Park keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Modbury Heights is stronger for schools and education options and public transport access; Redwood Park answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Modbury Heights, while Redwood Park remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.