Modbury North vs Modbury
Modbury (median $880,000) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Modbury North ($905,000). Over the past year, Modbury North (+16.2%) ran 2.7 percentage points ahead of Modbury (+13.5%) on house-price growth.
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Modbury North and Modbury side by side
| Measure | Modbury North | Modbury |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $905,000 | $880,000 |
| Median unit | $233,280 | $233,280 |
| House price change, 12 months | +16.2% | +13.5% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $650/wk | $600/wk |
| Unit rent | $675/wk | $497/wk |
| Owner occupied | 80.0% | 63.0% |
| Renter occupied | 18.0% | 31.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1015 | 1021 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 30 | 74 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 5,704 | 5,593 |
| Median age | 40 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 505 mm | 578 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.0°C | 29.8°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 scores higher on walkability (30/100 vs 74/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Modbury (1021) sits above Modbury North (1015). Modbury North skews owner-occupied (80%), Modbury runs more rental-dense (63% owner).
- For buyers
- Modbury is the lower entry point at $880,000 median, 3% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Modbury North carries both higher gross yield (3.73% vs 3.55%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Modbury edges out on average school ICSEA (1021 vs 1015). Modbury North also has a higher family-household share (77% vs 63%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Modbury North vs Modbury: common questions
Is Modbury North or Modbury cheaper to buy in?
Modbury has the lower median house price at $880,000, roughly 3% below Modbury North ($905,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Modbury North or Modbury?
Over the past 12 months, Modbury North grew +16.2% vs +13.5% in Modbury, a gap of 2.7 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 North or Modbury have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Modbury scores 1021 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 North or Modbury?
Modbury scores 74/100 on walkability vs 30/100. 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 North or Modbury?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.73% in Modbury North vs 3.55% in Modbury. 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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