Overall score
Modbury Heights
49.3/100
Redwood Park
51.1/100
Modbury Heights vs Redwood Park, SA Suburb Comparison
Redwood Park for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Modbury HeightsRedwood Park
Crime rate
Modbury Heights
21.6 / 1k
Redwood Park
16.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Modbury Heights
93
Redwood Park
105
Population
Modbury Heights
6,995
Redwood Park
5,367
Metric leadModbury Heights 4Redwood Park 71 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesRedwood Park
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 | 49.3/100 | 51.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 65.7/100 | 66.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 21.6 / 1k | 16.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 44 | 25 |
| Walkability | 55.0/100 | 61.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 93 | 105 |
| Planning activity | 81 | 51 |
| Green cover | 12.5% | 10.3% |
| 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, public transport access, and tree cover and green space; Redwood Park answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and walkability.
Modbury Heights suits households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Redwood Park is the stronger match for retirees, families, and investors.
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.