Modbury Heights vs Modbury North
Modbury North (median $905,000) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than Modbury Heights ($939,000). Over the past year, Modbury North (+16.2%) ran 5.1 percentage points ahead of Modbury Heights (+11.1%) on house-price growth.
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| Measure | Modbury Heights | Modbury North |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $939,000 | $905,000 |
| Median unit | $233,280 | $233,280 |
| House price change, 12 months | +11.1% | +16.2% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $692/wk | $650/wk |
| Unit rent | $575/wk | $675/wk |
| Owner occupied | 81.0% | 80.0% |
| Renter occupied | 17.0% | 18.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1028 | 1015 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 30 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 6,995 | 5,704 |
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 547 mm | 505 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.6°C | 30.0°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Modbury North scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 30/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Modbury Heights (1028) sits above Modbury North (1015).
- For buyers
- Modbury North is the lower entry point at $905,000 median, 4% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Modbury Heights delivers the better gross yield (3.83% vs 3.73%), but Modbury North has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Modbury Heights edges out on average school ICSEA (1028 vs 1015).
Modbury Heights vs Modbury North: common questions
Is Modbury Heights or Modbury North cheaper to buy in?
Modbury North has the lower median house price at $905,000, roughly 4% below Modbury Heights ($939,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Modbury Heights or Modbury North?
Over the past 12 months, Modbury North grew +16.2% vs +11.1% in Modbury Heights, a gap of 5.1 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Modbury Heights or Modbury North have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Modbury Heights scores 1028 vs 1015 in Modbury North. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Modbury Heights or Modbury North?
Modbury North scores 30/100 on walkability vs 2/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Modbury Heights or Modbury North?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.83% in Modbury Heights vs 3.73% in Modbury North. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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