Modbury
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Modbury, SA 5092.
About Modbury
Welcome to Modbury
Modbury sits in Adelaide's north-eastern suburbs, roughly 14 kilometres from the CBD, and has long served as one of the area's key retail and residential hubs. Bordered by Modbury North, Hope Valley, Para Vista, Holden Hill and View, it occupies a convenient middle ground between the Adelaide Hills foothills and the established suburbs closer to the city.
With a population of 5,593 and a median age of 37, Modbury has the feel of a settled, family-friendly community rather than a transient one. It suits buyers and tenants after solid, mid-market housing with easy access to shopping, schools and parkland, without the price tag of the inner suburbs.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Modbury revolves around its role as a district hub for Adelaide's north-east. The suburb's proximity to Westfield Tea Tree Plaza, one of the region's largest shopping and entertainment centres, means residents have a strong mix of cafes, restaurants and everyday conveniences close at hand. It's a practical, unpretentious kind of place, where weekend routines tend to involve a coffee run, some sport, and errands ticked off without needing to leave the area.
Shopping
Tea Tree Plaza anchors Modbury's retail scene, offering major department stores, a full-line supermarket selection, speciality boutiques and a cinema complex, making it one of the more comprehensive shopping destinations in Adelaide's north-east. Beyond the plaza, smaller strip shops and neighbourhood centres around Modbury and neighbouring Modbury North cater to day-to-day needs, so residents rarely have to travel far for groceries, services or a quick bite.
Getting around
Modbury is well served by bus routes connecting into the Adelaide O-Bahn network, the guided busway that gives the north-eastern suburbs one of the fastest public transport links into the CBD. Commuters can pick up O-Bahn services nearby and reach the city centre in well under half an hour, a genuine drawcard for those balancing suburban living with city work. Road access is straightforward too, with Montague Road and North East Road providing easy connections to neighbouring suburbs like Holden Hill, Hope Valley and Para Vista, as well as onward routes toward the Adelaide Hills or the coast.
Schools & families
Families are well catered for locally, with Modbury West School and Modbury High School both serving the area's public education needs, alongside Garden College's Modbury Campus for those seeking an independent schooling option. The spread of primary, secondary and independent choices within a short drive makes Modbury a practical base for families with children at different stages of schooling, and it's a key reason the suburb continues to attract buyers looking to settle long-term.
The property market
Modbury's median house price currently sits at $804,000, having climbed 8.6% recently, a reflection of the broader demand for well-located, family-sized housing in Adelaide's north-eastern corridor. Median rent of $650 a week points to solid tenant demand as well, making the suburb attractive to both owner-occupiers and investors. Houses dominate the current listings at 77%, with townhouses, apartments and units making up a smaller but still relevant share of the market (8% and 12% respectively), plus a modest 4% of vacant land, giving buyers a reasonable spread of options depending on budget and stage of life.
Parks & recreation
The suburb's leafy pockets and nearby reserves offer plenty of everyday green space, while its proximity to Hope Valley Reservoir and the wider foothills parkland means residents don't have to travel far for walking trails, picnic spots or a change of scenery. Local sporting clubs and ovals round out the recreational offering, giving families and fitness-minded residents plenty of options close to home.
Market snapshot
Modbury property market
Median sale price
$804k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$650
per week
Gross rental yield
4.2%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$685k
Median
$804k
Premium
$1.15m
Days on market
72
Auction clearance
40%
Sold this year
102
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +14.4% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Modbury by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Modbury, SA 5092.
Population
5,593
residents (2021)
Median age
37
years
Household income
$1,342
median, per week
Median rent
$315
per week
Median mortgage
$1,430
per month
Mortgage / income
25%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Modbury
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Garden College - Modbury Campus
Recent results
Recently sold in Modbury
$580k
11/18-24 Crozier Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$870k
20 Carole Crescent
Sold ~July 2026
$845k
13 Carole Crescent
Sold ~July 2026
$885k
3A Crozier Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$1m
23A Cooke Street
Sold ~July 2026
$852k
1A Dalaston Street
Sold ~July 2026
$649k
2/508 Wright Road
Sold ~June 2026
$740k
2/10 Kincraig Crescent
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Modbury suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Modbury?
The median house price in Modbury, SA is $804k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 8.6%.
How much is rent in Modbury?
The median weekly rent in Modbury is around $650 per week.
Is Modbury a good place to live?
Modbury is a suburb of Adelaide, South Australia in the City of Tea Tree Gully. Modbury is an established residential suburb in SA, with a population of around 5,593 and 3 schools in the area.
What is the population of Modbury?
Modbury has a population of 5,593 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 37.
What schools are in Modbury?
There are 3 schools in or near Modbury, including Garden College - Modbury Campus, Modbury West School and Modbury High School.
How long do homes take to sell in Modbury?
Properties in Modbury take around 72 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 40%.
How much do you need to buy in Modbury?
Entry-level properties in Modbury start around $685k, while premium homes reach $1.15m.
What suburbs are near Modbury?
Suburbs near Modbury include Modbury North, Hope Valley, Para Vista, Holden Hill and View.
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