Modbury Heights, SA 5092 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Modbury Heights is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5092, home to 6,995 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Tea Tree Gully local government area and roughly 14 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 6,995
- Median age
- 40 years
- Median household income
- $1,573 /week
- Median personal income
- $782 /week
- Median family income
- $1,946 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Tea Tree Gully
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Adelaide - North
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Makin
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $340 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,495
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- The Heights School
- Modbury School Preschool to Year 7
- East Para Primary School
- Modbury West School
- Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para Vista
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 32 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 119 bus stops
- Stop 49 McIntyre Rd - West side
- Stop 48 McIntyre Rd - West side
- Stop 49 McIntyre Rd - East side
- Stop 48 McIntyre Rd - East side
- Stop 54 Milne Rd - South side
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 28 restaurants
- 1 pub or bar
- 58 parks and reserves
- 3 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 4 supermarkets
- 31 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.7°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (15.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 525 mm
- Reference station: Adelaide (Kent Town), 15.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 74.8% of the 2,971 resolvable premises in Modbury Heights. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.
- Fibre to the Premises: 25.2%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 74.8%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,456 across postcode 5092 in the year to FY2024–25 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 732 theft, 269 violent offences, 228 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Modbury Heights?
Modbury Heights (SA 5092) had 6,995 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Tea Tree Gully local government area.
What is the median rent in Modbury Heights?
The median advertised rent in Modbury Heights is $340/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Modbury Heights?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Modbury Heights covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: The Heights School (1.2 km), Modbury School Preschool to Year 7 (1.2 km), East Para Primary School (1.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Modbury Heights?
Modbury Heights is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (74.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Modbury Heights?
Across postcode 5092, 1,456 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were theft (732), violent (269), property damage (228). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Modbury Heights?
In Modbury Heights, mean daily temperatures range from 12.1°C to 21.9°C and annual rainfall is 525 mm measured at the Adelaide (Kent Town) weather station (15.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Modbury Heights?
119 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Modbury Heights centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 32 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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