Overall score
Modbury Heights
49.3/100
Ridgehaven
48.7/100
Modbury Heights vs Ridgehaven, SA Suburb Comparison
Ridgehaven for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Modbury HeightsRidgehaven
Crime rate
Modbury Heights
21.6 / 1k
Ridgehaven
30.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Modbury Heights
93
Ridgehaven
124
Population
Modbury Heights
6,995
Ridgehaven
4,304
Metric leadModbury Heights 7Ridgehaven 41 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesRidgehaven
- Best for investmentRidgehaven
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Modbury Heights | Ridgehaven |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.3/100 | 48.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 65.7/100 | 77.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 21.6 / 1k | 30.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 44 | 27 |
| Walkability | 55.0/100 | 59.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 93 | 124 |
| Planning activity | 81 | 61 |
| Green cover | 12.5% | 5.6% |
| Population | 6,995 | 4,304 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Modbury Heights is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace, while Ridgehaven is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace.
On the data, Modbury Heights is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options; Ridgehaven answers with walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Modbury Heights, while Ridgehaven remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.