Modbury North vs Modbury
The verdict
Modbury is more affordable, with a median house price of $840K versus $886K in Modbury North. Modbury rates higher for education (62 vs 55). Modbury has a shorter estimated CBD commute (51 vs 53 min). On the separate residential safety score, Modbury North rates higher (100 vs 54/100 in Modbury).
Scores
| Modbury North | Modbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 65 |
| Transport | 51 | 56 |
| Education | 55 | 62 |
| Liveability | 78 | 77 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Modbury North | Modbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,704 | 5,593 |
| Median age | 40 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,596 | $1,342 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 34.3% | 41.3% |
| Born in Australia | 68.3% | 57.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.3 |
Growth: Modbury North Stable · Modbury Moderate Growth
Property
| Modbury North | Modbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $886K | $840K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 21.3% | 17.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $645 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.8% | 3.8% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Modbury North | Modbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 54 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 88 | 232 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 88 | 304 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,068 | 20,204 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Modbury North | Modbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,018 | 1,006 |
See the full school list on each profile: Modbury North · Modbury
Transport
| Modbury North | Modbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 51 | 56 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 33 | 61 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 53 | 51 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.3 km | 7.4 km |
Liveability
| Modbury North | 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 | 0 | 6 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 12 |
| Parks | 15 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 11.2 km | 11.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 13.8 km | 13.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.6 km | 9.8 km |
Population & growth
| Modbury North | Modbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,704 | 5,593 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,802 | 5,829 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,074 | 6,529 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.43% | 1.04% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Modbury North or Modbury?
Modbury North has the higher residential safety score (Modbury North 100/100 vs Modbury 54/100).
Which is more affordable, Modbury North or Modbury?
Modbury is more affordable, with a median house price of $840K versus $886K.
Which has better schools, Modbury North or Modbury?
Modbury North has a higher average school ICSEA (Modbury North 1018 vs Modbury 1006; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Modbury North or Modbury?
Modbury has the higher transport score (Modbury North 51/100 vs Modbury 56/100).
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