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Gulfview Heights vs Modbury Heights

Two neighbouring Adelaide suburbs, 2.1 km apart, on the same open data. They split the measures evenly.

Gulfview HeightsModbury Heights
Active6759
Safety7283
Wealth8145
Value8438
Parks4886
Cafés2828
Transit1052
Green space9690
Active & healthy5953
Schools nearby (OSM)5474
Median rent$350/wk $340/wk
Median house price (Apr–Jun 2026)$940,000$939,000
House sales this quarter723
Population3,6746,995
Full profile Gulfview Heights in full Modbury Heights in full

Scores are percentiles across all 274 Adelaide suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Gulfview Heights safer than Modbury Heights?

Modbury Heights scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Gulfview Heights or Modbury Heights?

Modbury Heights has the lower median house price of the two ($939,000 vs $940,000).

Should I live in Gulfview Heights or Modbury Heights?

They split the measures evenly across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Gulfview Heights or Modbury Heights.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Adelaide suburbs →