Overall score
Napperby
40.6/100
Port Pirie South
27.8/100
Napperby vs Port Pirie South, SA Suburb Comparison
Napperby for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
NapperbyPort Pirie South
Crime rate
Napperby
44.4 / 1k
Port Pirie South
67.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Napperby
14
Port Pirie South
3
Population
Napperby
666
Port Pirie South
3,878
Metric leadNapperby 6Port Pirie South 31 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | 40.6/100 | 27.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.4/100 | 70.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 44.4 / 1k | 67.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 19.1/100 | 19.1/100 |
| Public transport stops | — | 28 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 14 | 3 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 50 |
| Green cover | 26.8% | 0.1% |
| 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 a quieter safety profile, nearby cafés and amenities, and tree cover and green space, whereas Port Pirie South is the better pick for housing affordability, walkability, and a larger local community.
Napperby suits retirees, families, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Port Pirie South is the stronger match for investors 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.