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Holden Hill vs Modbury

Two neighbouring Adelaide suburbs, 2.1 km apart, on the same open data. Holden Hill scores higher on 6 of 10 measures.

Holden HillModbury
Active4450
Safety182
Wealth2220
Value3117
Parks5640
Cafés6880
Transit8672
Green space3278
Active & healthy4949
Schools nearby (OSM)5655
Median rent$300/wk $315/wk
Median house price (Apr–Jun 2026)$870,500$880,000
House sales this quarter1221
Population3,7165,593
Full profile Holden Hill in full Modbury 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 Holden Hill safer than Modbury?

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

Which is cheaper, Holden Hill or Modbury?

Holden Hill has the lower median house price of the two ($870,500 vs $880,000).

Should I live in Holden Hill or Modbury?

Holden Hill scores higher on 6 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Holden Hill or Modbury.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Adelaide suburbs →