Modbury North
SA 5092 • Greater Adelaide
About Modbury North
Modbury North is an established residential suburb in the City of Tea Tree Gully, located approximately 14 kilometres north-east of Adelaide CBD. With a population of 5,704 and covering 2.9 square kilometres, it sits at a hilly elevation of 145 metres in Adelaide's north-eastern suburbs. The suburb has a stable, mature community character with a mix of families, retirees, and young professionals, reflected in its median income of 3,176.
Residents enjoy excellent access to Tea Tree Plaza Westfield shopping centre and the Tea Tree Gully Library, both just minutes away. The suburb benefits from the famous O-Bahn Busway, providing one of Australia's fastest bus commutes to the city centre. With numerous schools, parks, and the Clovercrest Hotel as a local social hub, Modbury North offers a quiet suburban feel without sacrificing connectivity. The rolling hills and green parklands maintained by the Tea Tree Gully Council add to its leafy appeal.
Modbury North falls under postcode 5092 and is governed by Tea Tree Gully Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Newland electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- O-Bahn 540-545, 546 — Adelaide CBD via O-Bahn Busway 25-30 min
- M44 — Marion via City and O-Bahn / Golden Grove 20-50 min
- 502, 503 — Tea Tree Plaza, Paradise Interchange 10-15 min
Commute to Adelaide
🛣️ The O-Bahn Busway is Australia's only guided busway, offering rapid transit to the city. No train station nearby; O-Bahn serves as primary public transport.
Tea Tree Plaza and some shops accessible on foot; hilly terrain can make walking challenging but O-Bahn access is excellent
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
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
16 state housing + 4 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 429
- 2. India 297
- 3. China 123
- 4. Sri Lanka 46
- 5. Scotland 45
- 6. Italy 42
- 7. Philippines 42
- 8. New Zealand 38
- 9. Iran 35
- 10. Malaysia 34
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)