Overall score
Napperby
30.9/100
Risdon Park South
36.5/100
Napperby vs Risdon Park South, SA suburb comparison
Risdon Park South for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
NapperbyRisdon Park South
Crime rate
Napperby
85.7 / 1k
Risdon Park South
51.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Napperby
13
Risdon Park South
0
Population
Napperby
666
Risdon Park South
2,230
Metric leadNapperby 2Risdon Park South 51 tiedacross 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 retireesRisdon Park South
- Best for investmentRisdon Park South
- Best for best valueRisdon Park South
- Best for best schoolsRisdon Park South
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 | Risdon Park South |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 30.9/100 | 36.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 40.2/100 | 74.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 85.7 / 1k | 51.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | — | 13 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 19.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 13 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 38 |
| Population | 666 | 2,230 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Napperby is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, and Risdon Park South is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Napperby tends to lead on nearby cafés and amenities and a calmer planning outlook, while Risdon Park South stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Risdon Park South, while Napperby remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.