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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 HillModbury
Holden HillModbury
Overall6865
Transport5856
Education6662
Liveability8077

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Holden HillModbury
Population3,7165,593
Median age3737
Median household income (wk)$1,363$1,342
Bachelor degree or higher42.4%41.3%
Born in Australia59.3%57.8%
Avg household size2.42.3

Growth: Holden Hill Moderate Growth · Modbury Moderate Growth

Property

Holden HillModbury
Median house price$860K$840K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoY22.4%17.3%
Median rent — house (wk)$650$650
Rental yield (house)3.6%3.8%
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

Holden HillModbury
Residential safety score5654
Break & enter dwelling /100k269232
Motor vehicle theft /100k296304
Domestic assault /100kData not availableData not available
Total incidents /100k (all)6,56620,204

Total incidents over time

Schools

Holden HillModbury
Total schools12
Government02
Independent00
Average ICSEA1,0441,006

See the full school list on each profile: Holden Hill · Modbury

Transport

Holden HillModbury
Transport score5856
Train stations00
Bus stops2961
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)4451
Nearest train station (km)7.6 km7.4 km

Liveability

Holden HillModbury
Summer max temp29.0°C29.0°C
Winter max temp15.5°C15.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)550550
Supermarkets16
Cafes & restaurants312
Parks48
Playgrounds37
Swimming poolsData not available4
Medical GPs04
Distance to coast (km)11.4 km11.8 km
Distance to CBD (km)10.8 km13.0 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)9.4 km9.8 km

Population & growth

Holden HillModbury
Population (2021)3,7165,593
Estimated 20253,8735,829
Projected 20414,3386,529
Annual growth rate1.04%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 1044 vs Modbury 1006; 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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Data sources

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