Overall score
Napperby
30.9/100
Port Pirie West
27.5/100
Napperby vs Port Pirie West, SA suburb comparison
Napperby for value and schools; Port Pirie West for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
NapperbyPort Pirie West
Crime rate
Napperby
85.7 / 1k
Port Pirie West
53.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Napperby
13
Port Pirie West
0
Population
Napperby
666
Port Pirie West
2,556
Metric leadNapperby 5Port Pirie West 3across 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 retireesPort Pirie West
- Best for familiesPort Pirie West
- Best for best valueNapperby
- 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 West |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 30.9/100 | 27.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 40.2/100 | 35.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 85.7 / 1k | 53.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | — | 9 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 13.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 13 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 14 |
| Population | 666 | 2,556 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Napperby is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, while Port Pirie West is a slower-paced mid-sized suburb with open surrounds.
Napperby pulls ahead on housing affordability and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Port Pirie West is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and walkability.
Choose Napperby if you are weighing value-focused buyers and households prioritising schools; lean toward Port Pirie West for families and investors.