SA · Tea Tree Gully Council

Modbury, 5092

Est. population · Jun 2025

5,720

Growth (1 yr)

+1.1%

Growth (5 yr)

+4.4%

Median age

37

Median income

$1,342/wk

Employment rate

55.1%

University qualified

25.3%

Work from home

7.1%

Median house price · Q1 2026

$900,000

Languages at home

34.1%non-English

Most common: Punjabi, Mandarin, Hindi

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

49.9/100
Average

Top 22% of South Australia's suburbs

Verified 100% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Walkable
What Modbury is known for: Walkable

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Suburb profile

Modbury is a middle-ring metropolitan suburb of Adelaide, in Tea Tree Gully Council. It is mainly residential, with little in the way of a distinct commercial centre or landmark identity.

Shops and everyday services are easier to access than in most comparable places. Health access is a strong feature of the suburb, with health access 33% above the peer median. Childcare access is strong, with childcare access 100% above the peer median. Housing is a little more affordable than typical for similar places. Median house prices have risen 17% year on year. The main trade-offs are higher crime and more mapped flood cover.

Modbury's appeal is better explained by housing, access and location than by a strong standalone precinct or destination.

Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.

Strengths and weaknesses

Middle-ring metropolitan suburb · compared with middle-ring metropolitan suburbs in South Australia (106)

Strengths

  • Shops and everyday services are easier to access than in most comparable places
  • Childcare access is strong
  • Housing is a little more affordable than typical for similar places
  • Health access is a relative strength

Weaknesses

  • Reported crime is well above the peer median
  • A larger share of the suburb sits in mapped inundation than in comparable places

What stands out

  • Overseas-born and multilingual community

Who it suits

  • Families
  • Professionals
  • Retirees
  • Students
  • Budget buyers

Housing, growth and risk

How Modbury compares

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$900k

+17% change

Median rent

$640/wk

Houses $650 · Units $465

Population (ERP)

5,720

+1.1% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

5.5%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#7

among Metro Adelaide · Growth area

Crime rate

93rd

percentile in state (higher = more crime)

Pop. growth

77th

percentile in SA

Rented dwellings

33%

2021 Census tenure

Advantage (IRSAD)

4/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

58th

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
49.9/100 — Average
State standing
Top 22% of South Australia's suburbs
National rank
2021st in Australia
State rank
153rd in SA
Peer rank
#7 among Metro Adelaide · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#112 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Data confidence
100%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$465
Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$650
All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$640
Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
70
Median house price (Q1 2026)
$900,000
Median price change
+17.3%

Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (10%) · Future Growth (6%)

Household crowding and healthy vacancy — not cheapness Modest price change as a healthy-growth band

Data sources & freshness

  • SA rent report & metro median house sales — Government of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only

Population

Estimated resident population

5,720(June 2025)

+1.1% annual · +4.4% over 5 years · 77th percentile in SA

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+1.1%
5-year growth
+4.4%
Change in 1 year
+65
Change in 5 years
+242
Growth rank in SA
77th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~6,000), extrapolated at +0.9% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
5,593
Median age
37
Median household income / week
$1,342
Dwelling vacancy
5.5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
130 of 2,345
Median monthly mortgage
$1,430
Median weekly rent (2021 Census)
$315
Tenure (owned / mortgaged / rented)
31.5% / 35.3% / 33.2%
Employment rate
55.1%
Travel to work (WFH / public transport / car)
7.1% / 10.5% / 67.3%
Walked or cycled to work
2.6%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
1,668 / 410 / 125

Contributes to desirability score · Community (12%) · Accessibility (12%) · Future Growth (6%)

Employment, household income and owned-outright tenure (2021 Census) Work-from-home and public-transport commute shares (2021 Census) Five-year population change as a healthy-growth band, not a boom bonus

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile (including method of travel to work and educational attainment) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census was conducted in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Qualifications

25.3% of adults have a university degree, compared with 22.6% across South Australia. 16.7% have a trade or vocational qualification.

  • University qualified25.3% · 22.6% SA
  • Diploma qualified9% · 8.6% SA
  • Trade / vocational16.7% · 17.5% SA
  • Year 12 or below49% · 51.2% SA

Highest qualification field

Main field of the highest non-school qualification (2021 Census).

  • Management and commerce22%
  • Engineering and related technologies17.3%
  • Society and culture13.9%
  • Health12.3%
  • Education7.1%
  • Food, hospitality and personal services6.5%
How these groups are defined
MeasureDefinition
University qualifiedBachelor degree or higher
Diploma qualifiedAdvanced Diploma / Diploma
Trade / vocationalCertificate III + IV
Year 12Year 12 as highest attainment
Below Year 12Year 11 / 10 / 9 or below

People aged 15 years and over, 2021 Census. University, diploma and trade shares match ABS highest educational attainment (HEAP). Year 12 and below Year 12 are combined in the chart because the General Community Profile reports school-only attainment as a residual.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (12%)

University qualifications from the 2021 Census

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile (including method of travel to work and educational attainment) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census was conducted in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Tax & income

Median taxable income (2023–24)
$55,266

55th percentile in SA · -6% vs Australia

Median salary / wages (2023–24)
$61,277

64th percentile in SA · -6% vs Australia

Residents with rental investments
10.0%

22nd percentile in SA · -27% vs Australia

Median super balance (2023–24)
$59,309

24th percentile in SA · -6% vs Australia

Residents with business income
13.0%

77th percentile in SA · +25% vs Australia

Australian Taxation Office Taxation Statistics 2023–24, individuals Table 25. Figures describe taxpayers who live in postcode 5092 — not a suburb-level official statistic. Rental investment is the share of local taxpayers reporting rental income or loss, not the share of local properties owned by investors.

Counts, net rent & state comparison
Taxpayers in this postcode
12,002
Taxpayers reporting net rent
1,229
Median net rent
-$781
Taxpayers reporting business income
1,580
Taxable income vs state median
+2%
Salary / wages vs state median
+7%
Rental investment vs state median
-17%
Super vs state median
-24%
Business income vs state median
+18%

Percentiles rank this postcode among unique postcodes in SA, so suburbs that share a postcode are not counted twice. Dollar figures are compared with Australia-wide ATO medians from the same release. Median net rent is among taxpayers who reported the rent label and can be negative.

Data sources & freshness

  • Taxation Statistics 2023–24 — individuals by postcode (Table 25) — Australian Taxation Office · Updated · Annual release; taxpayer residential postcode, not suburb boundary

Community & culture

34.1% speak a language other than English at home; 39.7% born overseas

Language at home
3,525 English only · 1,825 other
Non-English at home
34.1%
Born overseas
2,124 (39.7%)
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
86 (1.5%)
Australian citizens
4,471
Languages spoken at home (other than English)
32

Top languages other than English

Share of residents who speak a language other than English at home (2021 Census).

  • Punjabi152 · 18.8%
  • Mandarin73 · 9%
  • Hindi68 · 8.4%
  • Gujarati56 · 6.9%
  • Arabic40 · 5%
  • Nepali37 · 4.6%
  • Italian36 · 4.5%
  • Sinhalese36 · 4.5%

Religion

37.1%Most common religion · Christianity

Christianity is the most common response at 37.1%, while 36.6% reported no religion. Hinduism is more prevalent locally than across the state.

MeasureSuburbState
No religion36.6%45.2%
Christianity37.1%40%
Hinduism7.8%2.1%
Islam4.7%2.3%
Buddhism2.8%1.9%
Other / not stated11.1%8.5%
Christian denominations
DenominationSuburbState
Catholic14.3%15.5%
Anglican6.5%7.2%
Uniting Church4.1%4.8%
Christian (not further defined)3.2%2.6%
Baptist2%1.5%

2021 Census — languages spoken at home, birthplace, Indigenous status, and religious affiliation (usual residence). Religion is optional on the Census form.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile (including method of travel to work and educational attainment) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census was conducted in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2025–26)
1,116
Against the person
187
Against property
929
Rate per 1,000 residents
195.1
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 30 residents
State crime-rate percentile
93.1th (higher = more crime)
Family & domestic abuse offences
114
Decrease (daily rate)
-1.2%
Recorded road crashes (in suburb)
412
Crash rate per 1,000 residents (state rank)
72.03

Most common offence types

  • Damage Or Destroy Property127
  • Motor Vehicle Theft And Related Offences84
  • Serious Assault81
  • Theft From A Person103
  • Theft From Retail Premises461

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (22%)

Crime rate, offences against the person, year-on-year trend and recorded road crash rates

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
3
Median school ICSEA (9 schools)
1,026
Median ICSEA percentile
58th
School list
  • Modbury West SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1020 · 56th percentile · LBOTE 35% · 264 students · Top SEA quarter 14% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →
  • Modbury High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1005 · 49th percentile · LBOTE 23% · 926 students · Top SEA quarter 11% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
  • Modbury School P-6Primary · Government · ICSEA 1026 · 58th percentile · LBOTE 50% · 172 students · Top SEA quarter 17% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
  • Modbury South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1011 · 52th percentile · LBOTE 61% · 179 students · Top SEA quarter 17% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
  • Modbury Special SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 997 · 45th percentile · LBOTE 37% · 166 students · Top SEA quarter 14% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
  • Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para VistaPrimary · Independent · ICSEA 1089 · 81th percentile · LBOTE 33% · 440 students · Top SEA quarter 33% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
  • Ardtornish Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1044 · 66th percentile · LBOTE 16% · 462 students · Top SEA quarter 19% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
  • Torrens Valley Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1085 · 80th percentile · LBOTE 32% · 565 students · Top SEA quarter 32% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
  • Prescott Primary School, NorthernPrimary · Independent · ICSEA 1083 · 80th percentile · LBOTE 88% · 462 students · Top SEA quarter 33% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
  • Instrumental Music Modbury High School62 Pompoota RoadSupport Services

Contributes to desirability score · Education (14%)

Median school ICSEA first, then school and catchment counts

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • childcarechildcare
  • kindergartenkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (14%)

Childcare centres per 1,000 residents

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

61 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Stop 41 Reservoir Rd - East side
  • Stop 41 Wright Rd - North side
  • Stop 42 Reservoir Rd - East side
  • Zone A Tea Tree Plaza Interchange - West side
  • Zone H Tea Tree Plaza Interchange - West side

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (12%)

Public transport stops per 1,000 residents and walkability

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

309 mapped amenities

10 restaurants · 3 cafes · 1 pubs · 5 supermarkets · 4 pharmacies · 9 fast food · 1 bakeries · 1 libraries

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Highly walkable for shops and everyday services
  • Good local dining options — 24 food & drink venues nearby
  • Great for outdoor family life — 9 parks mapped in suburb, 7 playgrounds nearby
  • Well connected by public transport — 61 public transport stops
  • Good everyday shopping nearby — 8 shops and services
  • Strong local sport and recreation — 14 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
Walkability proxy
100/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0.54
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
4.29
Parks per 1,000 residents
1.61
Food & drink(24)
  • Heidi's BakeryBakery

    429 Montague Road

  • Bake & Brew CafeCafe
  • Gong ChaCafe
  • Haz BeanzCafe

    429 Montague Road

  • Domino'sFast food
  • Grill'dFast food
  • KFCFast food
  • McDonald'sFast food
  • SubwayFast food

    949 North East Road, Modbury

  • Sushi PlanetFast food
  • Thu Nguyet Vietnamese Meat RollsFast food

    429 Montague Road

  • Try Yiros KebabFast food
  • ZigZag PizzeriaFast food

    Unit 8 865 North East Road, Modbury

  • Modbury Plaza HotelPub

    989 North East Road, Modbury

  • Cafe PrimoRestaurant
  • Jarn LevaRestaurant
  • Mandarin DuckRestaurant
  • Nando'sRestaurant
  • Paradise Cafe & Cocktail BarRestaurant

    191 Reservoir Road

  • Phuket TownRestaurant
  • Restaurant
  • TGI FridaysRestaurant
  • The Pickled DuckRestaurant

    993 North East Road, Modbury

  • ZittoRestaurant
Shopping(23)
  • Clovercrest Gourmet MeatsButcher

    429 Montague Road

  • FoodaryConvenience store
  • Big WDepartment store

    976 North East Road

  • KmartDepartment store

    976 North East Road

  • MyerDepartment store

    Modbury

  • TargetDepartment store
  • Clovercrest Farmer's GardenGreengrocer

    429 Montague Road

  • Bunnings WarehouseHardware store

    933-945 North East Road

  • SalvosOp shop
  • The Salvation ArmyOp shop
  • Clovercrest VillageShopping centre
  • Modbury Triangle Shopping CentreShopping centre
  • Tea Tree PlusShopping centre
  • Westfield Tea Tree PlazaShopping centre
  • AldiSupermarket
  • Big India BazaarSupermarket
  • ColesSupermarket

    976 North East Road

  • DrakesSupermarket

    429 Montague Road

  • WoolworthsSupermarket
Everyday services(9)
  • BankSAATM
  • Commonwealth BankATM
  • Bendigo BankBank
  • Commonwealth BankBank
  • People First Bank Modbury BranchBank
  • WestpacBank
  • AmpolPetrol station
  • OTRPetrol station

    931 North East Road, Modbury

  • AusPostPost office

    429 Montague Road

Community(7)
  • Childcare
  • Community centre
  • Kindergarten
  • City of Tea Tree Gully LibraryLibrary

    571 Montague Road

  • Modbury High SchoolSchool
  • Modbury West Junior and Primary SchoolSchool
  • School
Health & services(10)
  • SA HealthClinic
  • Tea Tree MedicalClinic

    975 North East Road, Modbury

  • Modbury HospitalHospital

    41-69 Smart Road

  • Advara HeartCare ModburyMedical clinic

    979 North East Road, Modbury

  • Clovercrest Family PracticeMedical clinic

    429 Montague Road

  • Modbury Medical CentreMedical clinic
  • AmcalPharmacy

    Unit 18 954 North East Road, Modbury

  • Chemist WarehousePharmacy
  • National PharamciesPharmacy

    429

  • Priceline PharmacyPharmacy

    976 North East Road

Sport & outdoors(31)
  • BBQ
  • Dry Creek TrailCycling route
  • Hammer Barn TrailCycling route
  • O-Bahn BikewayCycling route
  • Torrens Linear ParkCycling route
  • Drinking water
  • Snap FitnessGym

    429 Montague Road

  • Nature reserve
  • Britten Drainage ReservePark
  • Dalaston ReservePark
  • Meadowvale ReservePark
  • Park (6)
  • Playground (7)
  • Public toilets
  • Paragon Swim CentreSports centre
  • Sports field
  • Swimming pool (4)
Entertainment(1)
  • HoytsCinema

    976 North East Road

Transport(58)

58 bus stops

Other(67)
  • Health First ChiropracticAlternative

    429 Montague Road

  • TimezoneAmusement Arcade
  • Artwork
  • Professional in NailBeauty salon

    429 Montague Road

  • Bench (12)
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Tea Tree Plaza Interchange Bike 'n' RideBicycle Parking
  • Life Blood Modbury Donor CentreBlood Donation
  • QBD BooksBooks

    976 North East Road

  • Tea Tree Plaza InterchangeBus Station
  • AutoOneCar Parts

    92-94 Kelly Road

  • RepcoCar Parts

    947 North East Road, Modbury

  • Car repair
  • Car wash
  • Happy Wash ModburyCar wash

    923 North East Road, Modbury

  • Wakefield Eye CareClinc
  • DangerfieldClothes
  • Peter AlexanderClothes
  • Totally SchoolwearClothes

    429 Montague Road

  • Common
  • Wally Bourne PlantationCommon
  • Computer GurusComputer

    429 Montague Road

  • JB Hi-FiElectronics
  • JB Hi-FiElectronics

    7 Smart Road

  • Sexyland ModburyErotic

    981 North East Road, Modbury

  • The Tea Tree Suites & Convention CentreEvents Venue

    191 Reservoir Road, Modbury

  • Choices FlooringFlooring
  • Solomons Flooring ModburyFlooring

    Unit 2 981 North East Road, Modbury

  • Games WorldGames

    Modbury

  • Garden
  • OmMade Meet the MakerGift
  • SmokemartGift

    429 Montague Road

  • Just CutsHairdresser
  • Pro Kut Hair DesignHairdresser

    429 Montague Road

  • St LouisIce Cream
  • Yo-ChiIce Cream
  • Beacon LightingLighting

    985 North East Road, Modbury

  • VodafoneMobile Phone
  • Clovercerst NewsagencyNewsagent

    429 Montague Road

  • Options Optometrists Tea Tree PlazaOptometrist

    Unit 156 976 North East Road, Modbury

  • AnacondaOutdoor

    13 Smart Road

  • BCFOutdoor

    9-13 Smart Road

  • Modbury Park 'n' RideParking
  • Parking

    959 North East Road, Modbury

  • Parking (66)
  • Tea Tree Plaza Interchange Park 'n' RideParking
  • Parking Entrance
  • Parking Space (4)
  • Cash ConvertersPawnbroker
  • PetstockPet

    985 North East Road, Modbury

  • Churches of Christ ModburyPlace of worship

    955-957 North East Road, Modbury

  • St Luke's Anglican ChurchPlace of worship

    25 Smart Road, Modbury

  • JaycarRadiotechnics

    952 North East Road

  • Move Yourself Trailer HireRental

    1003 North East Road, Modbury

  • Tweedehands Preloved MarketSecond Hand
  • Shelter
  • Chippendale Retirement VillageSocial Facility

    21

  • RebelSports

    976 North East Road

  • LEGO Certified StoreToys

    976 North East Road, Modbury

  • Bob Jane T-MartsTyres
  • Browse In & SaveVariety Store

    92-94 Kelly Road

  • Getta BargainVariety Store

    429 Montague Road

  • NQRVariety Store
  • SpotlightVariety Store

    429 Montague Road

  • Waste Basket (5)
  • Waste Disposal
  • Yes

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually. Campgrounds, beaches, wineries and local trails are included when they sit inside the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (12%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport per 1,000 residents (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Green cover

Green cover of suburb area
6.7%
Woodland / forest cover
0%
Parks & woodland features (OSM)
9
Parks (OSM)
9
Typical summer maximum
29°C

Green cover is the share of this suburb's boundary overlapping OpenStreetMap parks, woodland and forest polygons — not a satellite tree-canopy product. Summer maximum is the WorldClim / Open-Meteo seasonal normal already collected for Weather.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (12%)

Tree canopy first, then green-cover area and parks per 1,000

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover and tree canopy — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated · Park/woodland polygons intersected with suburb boundaries

Places of worship

2 places of worship within ~1.5 km

  • Churches of Christ Modbury

    955-957 North East Road, Modbury

  • St Luke's Anglican Church

    25 Smart Road, Modbury

From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
2
Nearest hospital
Modbury Hospital (0.5 km)
Nearest hospital type
Public Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
On site
GP clinics in suburb
5
GPs tagged bulk billing (OSM)
0 of 5
Aged-care services
1

GP clinic counts from OpenStreetMap. Bulk-billing figures only include clinics tagged in OSM (sparse and unofficial — not a Medicare list).

  • Advara HeartCare ModburyNorth East RoadGP
  • Clovercrest Family PracticeMontague RoadGP
  • GP Plus Super Clinic Modbury77 Smart RoadGP Plus Super Clinic
  • Modbury Hospital41-69 Smart RoadPublic Hospital
  • Modbury Medical CentreGP
  • SA HealthClinic
  • Tea Tree MedicalNorth East RoadClinic
Aged-care services
  • Salvos Home CareMODBURYHome Care

Australian Government–subsidised services from the AIHW GEN list (30 June 2025), assigned to this suburb by location.

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (12%)

Hospitals, GPs and aged care

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
207
Participants per 1,000 residents
36.2

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
29° / 14°
Rainfall
67 mm · ~8 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
23° / 10°
Rainfall
97 mm · ~12 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
16° / 6°
Rainfall
148 mm · ~18 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
22° / 9°
Rainfall
119 mm · ~15 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (12%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.

2026· 94 proposals
  • September 2026

  • Tea Tree Plus Shop 32 | Installation of new DDA-compliant WC
    1020 -1022 NORTH EAST RD MODBURY SA 5092Under Assessment
  • Tenancy Fitout — Pickle Town / indoor pickleball facility
    1020 -1022 NORTH EAST RD MODBURY SA 5092Under Assessment
  • Two storey detached dwelling, fencing and retaining walls
    11 EILEEN ST MODBURY SA 5092Under Assessment
  • Building additions and alterations - Shop (Salvos)
    940 NORTH EAST RD MODBURY SA 5092Under Assessment
  • Construction of three (3) single-storey dwellings in a terrace arrangement, associated 1-in-3 Torrens Title Land Division, retaining walls, and tree damaging activity involving street trees.
    1 ALTOLA RD MODBURY SA 5092Under Assessment
  • Five (5) two-storey group dwellings each with a roof-mounted air-conditioning unit, earthworks, fencing and combined fence & retaining walls
    4 SEYMOUR AV MODBURY SA 5092Under Assessment
  • 2 x Single storey Detached dwellings, Retaining walls and Fencing
    80 KELLY RD MODBURY SA 5092Under Assessment
  • Single storey detached dwelling with retaining walls and fencing
    49 AUSTRALIA AV MODBURY SA 5092Under Assessment
  • Land division - 1 into 3 allotments (Torrens title), Three (3) x Two-storey Detached dwellings in a terrace arrangement
    75 RESERVOIR RD MODBURY SA 5092Under Assessment
  • Variation to DA - 24012395 (Two-storey Residential flat building (comprising 5 dwellings). To the living areas/powder room and decreasing POS (backyard + balcony)
    7 BRITTEN AV MODBURY SA 5092Under Assessment
  • Construction of ancillary accommodation and tree damaging activity involving the removal of one Significant Tree.
    21 DAWSON DR MODBURY SA 5092Under Assessment
  • Change of use to Indoor Recreation Facility and associated Signage
    1020 -1022 NORTH EAST RD MODBURY SA 5092Under Assessment
  • Land Division - 1 into 3 allotments (Torrens title), Three (3) x Single Storey Detached dwellings, Retaining walls, Fencing, and Removal of three (3) x Regulated trees (including a street tree)
    8 LORAL ST MODBURY SA 5092Under Assessment
  • Installation of new security gates to an existing Target
    972 NORTH EAST RD MODBURY SA 5092Decision Made
  • Retrospective application for the removal of a significant council tree
    6 CORIO ST MODBURY SA 5092Decision Made
  • August 2026

  • Big W Pallet Racking Removal/Relocation & Sprinkler Modification
    972 NORTH EAST RD MODBURY SA 5092Decision Made
  • External signage
    1020 -1022 NORTH EAST RD MODBURY SA 5092Under Assessment
  • Community Title land division (1 into 3 allotments) and construction of three (3) single-storey abutting dwellings with associated earthworks and combined fence & retaining walls
    838 NORTH EAST RD MODBURY SA 5092Under Assessment
  • 1 X Double storey Detached Dwelling, 2 X Double storey Group Dwellings, Retaining wall and Fencing
    14 LORAL ST MODBURY SA 5092Under Assessment
  • Single storey detached dwelling, retaining walls and fencing
    481 WRIGHT RD MODBURY SA 5092Under Assessment
  • Internal Fitout
    SHOP 1-6 746 NORTH EAST RD MODBURY SA 5092Decision Made
  • Outbuilding (domestic storage)
    2 BETHEL AV MODBURY SA 5092Decision Made
  • Shop 44 - KFC - Additions and alterations to existing restaurant
    972 NORTH EAST RD MODBURY SA 5092Under Assessment
  • Tenancy MM32A | Proposed internal fitout for a Services Australia office tenancy
    972 NORTH EAST RD MODBURY SA 5092Decision Made
  • Ten (10) two-storey group dwellings with associated earthworks, internal retaining wall and combined fence & retaining walls
    5 MAY AV MODBURY SA 5092Under Assessment
  • Removal of 8 x regulated trees. Species include: 1 x Eucalyptus spathulata, 1 x Eucalyptus stricklandii, 2 x Eucalyptus camaldulensis and 4 x Melaleuca lanceolata.
    972 NORTH EAST RD MODBURY SA 5092Decision Made
  • Carport
    82 KELLY RD MODBURY SA 5092Decision Made
  • July 2026

  • Illuminated sign attached to side of the building (Tea Tree Plus building)
    972 NORTH EAST RD MODBURY SA 5092Decision Made
  • Verandah to provide outdoor seating (no increase in patrons) and a storage shed
    171 RESERVOIR RD MODBURY SA 5092Under Assessment
  • Community title land division (1 allotment into 6 allotments) with shared common property and construction of six (6) two-storey abutting group dwellings with associated combined fence & retaining walls and masonry bin enclosure
    7 GROVE ST MODBURY SA 5092Under Assessment
  • Torrens Title land division (1 allotment into 3 allotments) and construction of three (3) single storey detached dwellings in a terrace arrangement each with a roof mounted air-conditioning unit and combined fence & retaining walls
    515 MONTAGUE RD MODBURY SA 5092Under Assessment
  • Verandah replacement
    16 GLENERE DR MODBURY SA 5092Decision Made
  • Land Division (1 into 2) and removal of two (2) regulated trees
    430 WRIGHT RD MODBURY SA 5092Under Assessment
  • Construction of a dwelling addition, alterations to the existing dwelling, a carport, and a verandah.
    453 WRIGHT RD MODBURY SA 5092Under Assessment
  • 1X Double storey residential flat building, comprising 3X dwellings, fencing, retaining and 3X Regulated trees removal (Queensland Brush Box, Lesser Bottlebrush and European Plum)
    5 BENTON CT MODBURY SA 5092Under Assessment
  • master bedroom suite with ensuite and kitchenette and carport addition
    5 ALTOLA RD MODBURY SA 5092Decision Made
  • June 2026

  • Two (2) x Single storey Detached dwellings, Retaining walls, Fencing, and Removal of a Significant Tree (Claret Ash)
    7 PIERRE RD MODBURY SA 5092Under Assessment
  • Verandahs
    11C GRENACHE AV MODBURY SA 5092Decision Made
  • Two storey detached dwelling with fencing and retaining walls (lot 1)
    6 WELLOCH ST MODBURY SA 5092Under Assessment
  • Two storey detached dwelling with fencing and retaining walls (lot 2)
    6 WELLOCH ST MODBURY SA 5092Under Assessment

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Roadworks & transport

2 active roadworks / incidents

  • Tree PruningReservoir Road, Smart Rd, Modbury29 Sep 2026 – 09 Oct 2026
  • Tree PruningSmart Road, Reservoir Rd29 Sep 2026 – 09 Oct 2026

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Heritage

3 heritage places

  • Former Kelly's Farmhouse954-960 North East Road MODBURYLocal heritage
  • Former Modbury Institute993A North East Road MODBURYLocal heritage
  • Former Modbury School561 Montague Road MODBURYLocal heritage

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (12%)

Heritage listings as established streetscape

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Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid
Flood / inundation overlay
99.8% of suburb boundary

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Flood cover is the share of the suburb boundary overlapping current SA Planning flood overlays (flooding and evidence required). Safer places from CFS designated locations.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (22%)

Bushfire and flood hazard overlays

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Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Makin
Member of Parliament
Tony ZAPPIA (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
123,639
Turnout (2025)
91.5%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+3.9 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 35.3%Labor 64.7%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.8 km away).

Coalition 32.8%Labor 67.2%

2.5 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +5.2 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • Modbury EastLabor 67.7% · Coalition 32.4% TPP (2025)0.9 km away
  • Modbury WestLabor 67.5% · Coalition 32.5% TPP (2025)1.0 km away
  • Modbury CentralLabor 67.0% · Coalition 33.0% TPP (2025)1.2 km away
  • St Agnes WestLabor 66.8% · Coalition 33.2% TPP (2025)1.6 km away
  • Modbury NorthLabor 60.2% · Coalition 39.8% TPP (2025)2.1 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

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Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
4/10
IRSD decile (2021)
3/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (12%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD and IRSD deciles)

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