Modbury
SA 5092 • Greater Adelaide
About Modbury
Modbury is a well-established suburb in Adelaide's north-eastern corridor, approximately 12 kilometres from the CBD in the City of Tea Tree Gully. With a population of around 5,600, it features a diverse community with a median age of 37 and a mix of Australian-born and overseas-born residents, particularly from India, England, and China. The suburb sits at an elevation of 109 metres in the foothills and serves as a major commercial hub for the surrounding Tea Tree Gully area.
Modbury is anchored by Westfield Tea Tree Plaza, one of Adelaide's largest shopping centres, providing extensive retail, dining, and entertainment options. The suburb is home to Coles, Woolworths, and Aldi supermarkets, along with Modbury Hospital and numerous schools. It attracts a broad demographic including families, young professionals, and retirees, offering relatively affordable housing with a median household income of $1,342 per week and average household size of 2.3.
Modbury 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 (T500-T599) — Adelaide CBD via O-Bahn Busway 20-25 min
- 400, 401, 402 — Tea Tree Plaza to surrounding suburbs 10-30 min
Commute to Adelaide
🛣️ Excellent O-Bahn busway access provides one of Adelaide's fastest public transport commutes
Good access to shops and services around Tea Tree Plaza; residential streets require some driving
Supermarkets Nearby
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ColesWestfield Tee Tree Plaza Shopping Centre North East Road Modbury 5092 SA -
Woolworths984 North East Road Modbury 5092 SA -
ALDINorth East Road 972 - 976, Modbury SA 5092
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
43 state housing + 30 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. India 531
- 2. England 320
- 3. China 162
- 4. Philippines 95
- 5. Sri Lanka 76
- 6. Iran 73
- 7. Italy 60
- 8. Nepal 57
- 9. Pakistan 37
- 10. Germany 34
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)