Modbury North vs Ridgehaven
The verdict
Ridgehaven is more affordable, with a median house price of $839K versus $886K in Modbury North. Modbury North is closer to the coast (11.2 km vs 13.3 km).
Scores
| Modbury North | Ridgehaven | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 62 |
| Transport | 51 | 52 |
| Education | 55 | 53 |
| Liveability | 78 | 80 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Modbury North | Ridgehaven | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,704 | 4,304 |
| Median age | 40 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,596 | $1,307 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 34.3% | 31.6% |
| Born in Australia | 68.3% | 72.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.3 |
Growth: Modbury North Stable · Ridgehaven Moderate Growth
Property
| Modbury North | Ridgehaven | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $886K | $839K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 21.3% | 9.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $645 | $597 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Modbury North | Ridgehaven | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 88 | 93 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 88 | 116 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,068 | 3,044 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Modbury North | Ridgehaven | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,018 | 1,001 |
See the full school list on each profile: Modbury North · Ridgehaven
Transport
| Modbury North | Ridgehaven | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 51 | 52 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 33 | 27 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 53 | 58 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.3 km | 8.0 km |
Liveability
| Modbury North | Ridgehaven | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 3 |
| Parks | 15 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 7 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 11.2 km | 13.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 13.8 km | 15.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.6 km | 9.0 km |
Population & growth
| Modbury North | Ridgehaven | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,704 | 4,304 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,802 | 4,397 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,074 | 5,104 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.43% | 0.54% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Modbury North or Ridgehaven?
Modbury North and Ridgehaven have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Modbury North or Ridgehaven?
Ridgehaven is more affordable, with a median house price of $839K versus $886K.
Which has better schools, Modbury North or Ridgehaven?
Modbury North has a higher average school ICSEA (Modbury North 1018 vs Ridgehaven 1001; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Modbury North or Ridgehaven?
Ridgehaven has the higher transport score (Modbury North 51/100 vs Ridgehaven 52/100).
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