Overall score
Napperby
30.9/100
Port Pirie South
33.1/100
Napperby vs Port Pirie South, SA suburb comparison
Napperby for families and schools; Port Pirie South for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
NapperbyPort Pirie South
Crime rate
Napperby
85.7 / 1k
Port Pirie South
57.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Napperby
13
Port Pirie South
3
Population
Napperby
666
Port Pirie South
3,878
Metric leadNapperby 3Port Pirie South 5across 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesNapperby
- Best for investmentPort Pirie South
- Best for best valuePort Pirie South
- Best for best schoolsNapperby
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 | Napperby | Port Pirie South |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 30.9/100 | 33.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 40.2/100 | 55.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 85.7 / 1k | 57.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | — | 28 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 13 | 3 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 42 |
| Population | 666 | 3,878 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Napperby is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, while Port Pirie South is a slower-paced mid-sized suburb with open surrounds.
Napperby pulls ahead on nearby cafés and amenities and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Port Pirie South is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Napperby suits families and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Port Pirie South is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.