Side by sideSuburb comparison

Ripplebrook vs Modella.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Modella edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Modella (975) sits above Ripplebrook (970).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Modella edges out on average school ICSEA (975 vs 970).

Common questionsRipplebrook vs Modella

Common questions

Does Ripplebrook or Modella have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Modella scores 975 vs 970 in Ripplebrook. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Ripplebrook
Metric
Modella

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$330/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$330/wk
$300/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$320/wk
76.0%
Owner occupied
67.0%
12.0%
Renter occupied
25.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
268
Population
169
43
Median age
44

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

5
Schools nearby
5
970
Avg ICSEA
975

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).