Modbury Heights vs Modbury North
The verdict
Modbury Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $866K versus $886K in Modbury North. Modbury North has a shorter estimated CBD commute (53 vs 57 min).
Scores
| Modbury Heights | Modbury North | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 62 |
| Transport | 52 | 51 |
| Education | 53 | 55 |
| Liveability | 77 | 78 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Modbury Heights | Modbury North | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,995 | 5,704 |
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,573 | $1,596 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 33.5% | 34.3% |
| Born in Australia | 69.7% | 68.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.6 |
Growth: Modbury Heights Stable · Modbury North Stable
Property
| Modbury Heights | Modbury North | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $866K | $886K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 8.6% | 21.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $630 | $645 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.6% | 3.8% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Modbury Heights | Modbury North | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 129 | 88 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 43 | 88 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,159 | 3,068 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Modbury Heights | Modbury North | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,054 | 1,018 |
See the full school list on each profile: Modbury Heights · Modbury North
Transport
| Modbury Heights | Modbury North | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 52 | 51 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 44 | 33 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 57 | 53 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.7 km | 6.3 km |
Liveability
| Modbury Heights | Modbury North | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 17 | 15 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 11.1 km | 11.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 14.9 km | 13.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.4 km | 8.6 km |
Population & growth
| Modbury Heights | Modbury North | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,995 | 5,704 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,115 | 5,802 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,448 | 6,074 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.43% | 0.43% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Modbury Heights or Modbury North?
Modbury Heights and Modbury North have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Modbury Heights or Modbury North?
Modbury Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $866K versus $886K.
Which has better schools, Modbury Heights or Modbury North?
Modbury Heights has a higher average school ICSEA (Modbury Heights 1054 vs Modbury North 1018; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Modbury Heights or Modbury North?
Modbury Heights has the higher transport score (Modbury Heights 52/100 vs Modbury North 51/100).
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