Modbury Heights
SA 5092 • Greater Adelaide
About Modbury Heights
Modbury Heights is a residential suburb nestled in the foothills of Adelaide's north-east, sitting at an elevation of 178 metres within the City of Tea Tree Gully, approximately 18 kilometres from the Adelaide CBD. With a population of around 6,995 and a median age of 40, the suburb reflects a stable, established community that has attracted families and owner-occupiers for decades. The predominantly Anglo-Australian demographic — with English, Australian, Scottish, and Irish ancestry leading the census data — gives Modbury Heights a classic suburban character, with detached homes and quiet residential streets making up the bulk of the landscape.
Day-to-day conveniences are well catered for, with Modbury Heights Shopping Centre on Ladywood Drive anchored by a Woolworths supermarket. The suburb's elevated position offers pleasant outlooks across the Adelaide Plains, and the broader Tea Tree Gully area provides access to parks, walking trails, and a range of schools. Bus services connect residents to the wider metropolitan network and nearby Modbury, which offers additional retail and dining options. The area appeals particularly to families and those seeking a quieter north-eastern lifestyle within reasonable reach of the city.
Modbury Heights falls under postcode 5092 and is governed by Tea Tree Gully Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wright electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
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WoolworthsModbury Heights Shopping Centre, 172 Ladywood Drive Modbury Heights 5092 SA
Schools
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Brunel Drive
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2-24 Golden Grove Road
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62 Pompoota Road
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450-474 Wright Road
Housing 2021 Census
84 state housing + 7 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 524
- 2. India 377
- 3. China 63
- 4. Scotland 62
- 5. Philippines 56
- 6. Malaysia 50
- 7. New Zealand 47
- 8. Italy 45
- 9. South Africa 44
- 10. Germany 37
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)