Modbury 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 | Ridgehaven |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64.9/100 | 56.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 73.3/100 | 66.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 202.0 / 1k | 30.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 60 | 27 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 290 | 112 |
| Planning activity | 64 | 39 |
| Population | 5,593 | 4,304 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 4/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesRidgehaven
- Best for familiesRidgehaven
- Best for investmentModbury
- Best for best valueModbury
- Best for best schoolsModbury
Comparison summary
Modbury and Ridgehaven offer different strengths across official suburb data. Modbury leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Modbury; Housing (desirability) favours Modbury; Crime rate favours Ridgehaven. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Ridgehaven, Families → Ridgehaven, Investment → Modbury, Best value → Modbury.