Holden Hill vs Modbury
The verdict
Modbury is more affordable, with a median house price of $840K versus $860K in Holden Hill. Holden Hill has a shorter estimated CBD commute (44 vs 51 min).
Scores
| Holden Hill | Modbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 65 |
| Transport | 58 | 56 |
| Education | 66 | 62 |
| Liveability | 80 | 77 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Holden Hill | Modbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,716 | 5,593 |
| Median age | 37 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,363 | $1,342 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.4% | 41.3% |
| Born in Australia | 59.3% | 57.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.3 |
Growth: Holden Hill Moderate Growth · Modbury Moderate Growth
Property
| Holden Hill | Modbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $860K | $840K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 22.4% | 17.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.6% | 3.8% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Holden Hill | Modbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 56 | 54 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 269 | 232 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 296 | 304 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,566 | 20,204 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Holden Hill | Modbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,051 | 1,013 |
See the full school list on each profile: Holden Hill · Modbury
Transport
| Holden Hill | Modbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 58 | 56 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 29 | 61 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 44 | 51 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 7.6 km | 7.4 km |
Liveability
| Holden Hill | Modbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 6 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 12 |
| Parks | 4 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 11.4 km | 11.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 10.8 km | 13.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.4 km | 9.8 km |
Population & growth
| Holden Hill | Modbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,716 | 5,593 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,873 | 5,829 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,338 | 6,529 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.04% | 1.04% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Holden Hill or Modbury?
Holden Hill has the higher residential safety score (Holden Hill 56/100 vs Modbury 54/100).
Which is more affordable, Holden Hill or Modbury?
Modbury is more affordable, with a median house price of $840K versus $860K.
Which has better schools, Holden Hill or Modbury?
Holden Hill has a higher average school ICSEA (Holden Hill 1051 vs Modbury 1013; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Holden Hill or Modbury?
Holden Hill has the higher transport score (Holden Hill 58/100 vs Modbury 56/100).
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