Modbury Heights vs Ridgehaven, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Modbury Heights | Ridgehaven |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.2/100 | 56.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 73.1/100 | 66.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 21.6 / 1k | 30.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 44 | 27 |
| Walkability | 55.0/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 91 | 112 |
| Planning activity | 60 | 39 |
| Population | 6,995 | 4,304 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 4/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesModbury Heights
- Best for best valueModbury Heights
- Best for best schoolsModbury Heights
Comparison summary
Modbury Heights and Ridgehaven offer different strengths across official suburb data. Modbury Heights leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Modbury Heights; Housing (desirability) favours Modbury Heights; Crime rate favours Modbury Heights. Quick verdicts: Families → Modbury Heights, Best value → Modbury Heights, Best schools → Modbury Heights.