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SA · Tea Tree Gully Council

Modbury North, SA, 5092

Current weather

10.2°CDense drizzle

87% humidity · 19.9 km/h wind · 12° / 9.2° today · 20.1 mm rain

Desirability index

78.2/100

#57 among Metro Adelaide suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Modbury North is a smaller suburban community in the Tea Tree Gully area, home to around 5,704 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 175 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 30.7 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $640 (flats $525, houses $645), median house prices near $886,500 (up 21% recently), 4 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Adelaide Metro stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
5,704
Median age
40
Median household income / week
$1,596
Dwelling vacancy
4%
Unoccupied private dwellings
90 of 2,250
Median monthly mortgage
$1,473
Employment rate
59.2%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
153 / 49 / 36

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

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

Housing

Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$525
Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$645
All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$640
Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
40
Median house price (Q1 2026)
$886,500
Median price change
+21.3%

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

Data sources & freshness

  • SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases

Crime & safety

Total offences (2024–25)
175
Against the person
40
Against property
135
Rate per 1,000 residents
30.7
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 143 residents
State safety percentile
45.4th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
114
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Other Property Damage And Environmental44
  • Other Theft30
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury22
  • Theft From Motor Vehicle18
  • Theft From Shop18

Data sources & freshness

  • SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
4 (1 schools, 3 preschools)
Median school ICSEA
1,026
  • Modbury Kindergarten32 Jaycee StreetPreschools
  • Modbury North Kindergarten12 Burragah CourtPreschools
  • Modbury Preschool2-18 Golden Grove RoadPreschools
  • Modbury School P-6Primary · ICSEA 1026

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

34 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Stop 48 McIntyre Rd - East side
  • Stop 49 McIntyre Rd - East side
  • Stop 62 Kelly Rd - West side
  • Stop 63 Kelly Rd - West side
  • Stop 64 Kelly Rd - West side

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.

434 planning-related records

2026· 61 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Land Division (1 into 2)
    16 EBONY AV MODBURY NORTH SA 5092Under Assessment
  • Land division - 1 into 2 allotments
    53 CHAPEL RD MODBURY NORTH SA 5092Under Assessment
  • Land Division (1 into 4), 4 x Two storey detached dwellings, retaining walls and fencing
    8 ALAWA AV MODBURY NORTH SA 5092Under Assessment
  • Single Storey detached dwelling, tree damaging activity (damage Significant tree), retaining walls, fencing
    31 VON BRAUN CR MODBURY NORTH SA 5092Under Assessment
  • Dwelling addition and alterations
    14 ZENOBIA CR MODBURY NORTH SA 5092Under Assessment
  • Verandah
    11 EKALLA CT MODBURY NORTH SA 5092Decision Made
  • Singe storey detached dwelling
    11A ARMSTRONG CR MODBURY NORTH SA 5092Under Assessment
  • Single storey detached dwelling and combined fence & retaining walls
    17 DEBORAH GR MODBURY NORTH SA 5092Under Assessment
  • Land division - 1 into 3 allotments
    69 SOLANDRA CR MODBURY NORTH SA 5092Under Assessment
  • Tree Damaging Activity (Removal Regulated tree - lemon scented gum tree)
    5 JAYCEE ST MODBURY NORTH SA 5092Under Assessment
  • Carport
    19 LOBELIA RD MODBURY NORTH SA 5092Under Assessment

  • May 2026

  • 2 x single storey detached dwellings, retaining walls and fencing
    5 GAGARIN ST MODBURY NORTH SA 5092Under Assessment
  • Fire safety upgrades
    5 -15 FAMECHON CR MODBURY NORTH SA 5092Decision Made
  • Land Division (1 into 2)
    88 ARMSTRONG CR MODBURY NORTH SA 5092Decision Made
  • 3 single storey detached dwellings and retaining wall and fence with a combined height up to 2.92m
    43 CARRUTHERS DR MODBURY NORTH SA 5092Under Assessment
  • Two (2) x Single storey Detached dwellings, Retaining walls and Fencing
    14 HILLARY CR MODBURY NORTH SA 5092Under Assessment
  • Two single-detached dwellings, retaining walls and fencing
    3 ALDRIN CR MODBURY NORTH SA 5092Under Assessment
  • Two-storey Detached dwelling, Retaining walls and Fencing
    19 CARRUTHERS DR MODBURY NORTH SA 5092Under Assessment
  • Two-storey residential flat building comprising six (6) dwellings, two (2) separate carports and a masonry bin enclosure with associated earthworks supporting combined fence & retaining walls and removal of two (2) significant Callistemon viminalis trees
    25 BELTANA AV MODBURY NORTH SA 5092Under Assessment
  • Torrens Title land division (1 allotment into 2 allotments)
    104 WARREN RD MODBURY NORTH SA 5092Under Assessment
  • 1 x two storey detached dwelling, 2 x two storey semi detached dwellings, retaining walls and fencing
    21 ARGANA AV MODBURY NORTH SA 5092Under Assessment
  • Alterations and additions to existing Detached dwelling - part enclosure of existing Verandah
    83 WARREN RD MODBURY NORTH SA 5092Under Assessment
  • 40 x group dwellings, including 7 affordable housing
    48 -52 FAMECHON CR MODBURY NORTH SA 5092;87 SOLANDRA CR MODBURY NORTH SA 5092;87A SOLANDRA CR MODBURY NORTH SA 5092Under Assessment
  • 1 x Supported Accommodation dwelling and 2 x ancillary accommodation (supported accommodation), retaining walls and fencing
    20 ROSEMARY DR MODBURY NORTH SA 5092Under Assessment
  • Land Division - 1 into 2 allotments (Torrens title)
    57 CARRUTHERS DR MODBURY NORTH SA 5092Under Assessment
  • Land Division (2-in-5) Torrens Title, 5 X Single storey Detached Dwellings in Terrace Arrangement, Retaining wall and Fencing
    114 KELLY RD MODBURY NORTH SA 5092;116 KELLY RD MODBURY NORTH SA 5092Under Assessment
  • Two storey residential flat building comprising 11 dwellings (affordable housing), removal of a Significant Tree (Canary Island Date Plan), retaining walls and fencing
    3 ALAWA AV MODBURY NORTH SA 5092;9 BELTANA AV MODBURY NORTH SA 5092Under Assessment

  • April 2026

  • Single storey detached dwelling and retaining wall and fence up to 2.48m combined height
    LOT 2 WHITFORD DR MODBURY NORTH SA 5092Under Assessment
  • Tree damaging activity (Eucalyptus Camaldulensis River Red Gum), land division (1 into 2) Torrens Titles.
    23 SATURN CR MODBURY NORTH SA 5092Under Assessment
  • Land Division (1 into 2)
    3 MIA ST MODBURY NORTH SA 5092Decision Made
  • Community Title Land Division (2 into 11)
    3 ALAWA AV MODBURY NORTH SA 5092;9 BELTANA AV MODBURY NORTH SA 5092Under Assessment
  • Replace existing Verandah
    93 SOLANDRA CR MODBURY NORTH SA 5092Decision Made
  • Land division - 1 into 2 allotments
    37 DEBORAH GR MODBURY NORTH SA 5092Decision Made
  • Attached carport/veranda
    9 COLUMBIA CR MODBURY NORTH SA 5092Decision Made

  • March 2026

  • Carport
    4 HUNTER CT MODBURY NORTH SA 5092Decision Made
  • Retrospective Removal of a Regulated Council Tree
    5 EBONY AV MODBURY NORTH SA 5092Decision Made
  • Variation of Development Application 25008768 - 3x Single Storey Row Dwellings, Retaining Walls, Fencing and Regulated Tree Removal (Citharexylum Spinosum)
    11 ALAWA AV MODBURY NORTH SA 5092Decision Made
  • Proposed Verandah
    1 CHURCHILL DR MODBURY NORTH SA 5092Under Assessment
  • Torrens Title land division (1 allotment into 2 allotments)
    30 ELLWOOD AV MODBURY NORTH SA 5092Decision Made
  • Land division (1 into 2)
    17 DEBORAH GR MODBURY NORTH SA 5092Decision Made
2025· 90 proposals

90 proposals lodged in 2025. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2024· 71 proposals

71 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2023· 60 proposals

60 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2022· 66 proposals

66 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2021· 85 proposals

85 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

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Amenities

45 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bench
  • Stop 26 Montague Road - North sideBus stop
  • Stop 27 Montague Road - North sideBus stop
  • Stop 28 Montague Road - North sideBus stop
  • Stop 29 Montague Road - North sideBus stop
  • Stop 29 Montague Road - South sideBus stop
  • Stop 44 Golden Grove Road - West sideBus stop
  • Stop 45 Golden Grove Road - West sideBus stop
  • Stop 46 Ladywood Road - East sideBus stop
  • Stop 46 Ladywood Road - West sideBus stop

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
5/10
IRSD decile (2021)
6/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

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Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Curiosity Early Learning CentreMontague Roadkindergarten

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Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
13
Parks (OSM)
13

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
78.2/100
Cohort rank
#57 among Metro Adelaide suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Curiosity Early Learning CentrechildcareMontague Roadkindergarten
  • 1 x Supported Accommodation dwelling and 2 x ancillary accommodation (supported accommodation), retaining walls and fencingplanning20 ROSEMARY DR MODBURY NORTH SA 5092Lodged 09 May 2026 · Under Assessment
  • 1 x two storey detached dwelling, 2 x two storey semi detached dwellings, retaining walls and fencingplanning21 ARGANA AV MODBURY NORTH SA 5092Lodged 21 May 2026 · Under Assessment
  • 2 x single storey detached dwellings, retaining walls and fencingplanning5 GAGARIN ST MODBURY NORTH SA 5092Lodged 30 May 2026 · Under Assessment
  • 3 single storey detached dwellings and retaining wall and fence with a combined height up to 2.92mplanning43 CARRUTHERS DR MODBURY NORTH SA 5092Lodged 26 May 2026 · Under Assessment
  • 40 x group dwellings, including 7 affordable housingplanning48 -52 FAMECHON CR MODBURY NORTH SA 5092;87 SOLANDRA CR MODBURY NORTH SA 5092;87A SOLANDRA CR MODBURY NORTH SA 5092Lodged 12 May 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Alterations and additions to existing Detached dwelling - part enclosure of existing Verandahplanning83 WARREN RD MODBURY NORTH SA 5092Lodged 18 May 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Attached carport/verandaplanning9 COLUMBIA CR MODBURY NORTH SA 5092Lodged 07 Apr 2026 · Decision Made
  • Carportplanning19 LOBELIA RD MODBURY NORTH SA 5092Lodged 01 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Carportplanning4 HUNTER CT MODBURY NORTH SA 5092Lodged 30 Mar 2026 · Decision Made

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