Overall score
Modbury North
60.8/100
Redwood Park
58.3/100
Modbury North for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Modbury North
60.8/100
Redwood Park
58.3/100
Crime rate
Modbury North
29.7 / 1k
Redwood Park
19.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Modbury North
108
Redwood Park
106
Population
Modbury North
5,704
Redwood Park
5,367
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Modbury North | Redwood Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.8/100 | 58.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 73.6/100 | 75.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 29.7 / 1k | 19.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 34 | 25 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 65.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 108 | 106 |
| Planning activity | 68 | 38 |
| Population | 5,704 | 5,367 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 6/10 |
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 and public transport access, whereas Redwood Park 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 Redwood Park remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.