Overall score
Modbury North
41.1/100
Redwood Park
51.1/100
Modbury North vs Redwood Park, SA Suburb Comparison
Redwood Park for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Modbury NorthRedwood Park
Crime rate
Modbury North
43.1 / 1k
Redwood Park
16.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Modbury North
111
Redwood Park
105
Population
Modbury North
5,704
Redwood Park
5,367
Metric leadModbury North 5Redwood Park 61 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 retireesRedwood Park
- Best for familiesRedwood Park
- Best for investmentRedwood Park
- Best for best valueRedwood 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 North | Redwood Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.1/100 | 51.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 66.8/100 | 66.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 43.1 / 1k | 16.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 34 | 25 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 61.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 111 | 105 |
| Planning activity | 78 | 51 |
| Green cover | 4.4% | 10.3% |
| Population | 5,704 | 5,367 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Modbury North is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Redwood Park is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Modbury North pulls ahead on schools and education options, public transport access, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Redwood Park is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and walkability.
Choose Modbury North if you are weighing investors and households prioritising schools; lean toward Redwood Park for retirees, families, and value-focused buyers.
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.