Modbury Heights vs Ridgehaven
Ridgehaven (median $895,000) is roughly 5% cheaper to buy into than Modbury Heights ($939,000). Over the past year, Ridgehaven (+15.5%) ran 4.4 percentage points ahead of Modbury Heights (+11.1%) on house-price growth.
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Modbury Heights and Ridgehaven side by side
| Measure | Modbury Heights | Ridgehaven |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $939,000 | $895,000 |
| Median unit | $233,280 | $237,600 |
| House price change, 12 months | +11.1% | +15.5% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $692/wk | $612/wk |
| Unit rent | $575/wk | $550/wk |
| Owner occupied | 81.0% | 70.0% |
| Renter occupied | 17.0% | 22.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1028 | 1033 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 18 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 6,995 | 4,304 |
| Median age | 40 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 547 mm | 547 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.6°C | 29.6°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
Ridgehaven scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 18/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ridgehaven (1033) sits above Modbury Heights (1028). Modbury Heights skews owner-occupied (81%), Ridgehaven runs more rental-dense (70% owner).
- For buyers
- Ridgehaven is the lower entry point at $895,000 median, 5% 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 3.56%), but Ridgehaven 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
- Ridgehaven edges out on average school ICSEA (1033 vs 1028).
Modbury Heights vs Ridgehaven: common questions
Is Modbury Heights or Ridgehaven cheaper to buy in?
Ridgehaven has the lower median house price at $895,000, roughly 5% 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 Ridgehaven?
Over the past 12 months, Ridgehaven grew +15.5% vs +11.1% in Modbury Heights, a gap of 4.4 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 Ridgehaven have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ridgehaven scores 1033 vs 1028 in Modbury Heights. 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 Ridgehaven?
Ridgehaven scores 18/100 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 Ridgehaven?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.83% in Modbury Heights vs 3.56% in Ridgehaven. 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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