Modbury Heights

SA 5092 • Greater Adelaide

6,995
Population (2021)
$40,664
Median Income
3.27 km²
Area
178m
Elevation

About Modbury Heights

Modbury Heights is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in South Australia, located within the Tea Tree Gully (City) area. With a population of 6,995 and a median income of $40,664, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 3.27 km² at an elevation of 178m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Adelaide.

As part of Greater Adelaide, the suburb offers excellent value and a relaxed South Australian lifestyle. Residents enjoy access to local amenities, wine regions, and beautiful beaches within easy reach. Modbury Heights combines affordability with quality of life.

Modbury Heights falls under postcode 5092 and is governed by Tea Tree Gully Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wright electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5092
Urban Area
Tea Tree Gully
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.81°, 138.68°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
3.27 km²
Elevation
178m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    Modbury Heights Shopping Centre, 172 Ladywood Drive Modbury Heights 5092 SA

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$340
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,495
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
40 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
6,701
Census 2021
6,995
4.4% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$34,268
Income 2021
$40,664
18.7% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,877
Born Overseas 1,928

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 524
  • 2. India 377
  • 3. China 63
  • 4. Scotland 62
  • 5. Philippines 56
  • 6. Malaysia 50
  • 7. New Zealand 47
  • 8. Italy 45
  • 9. South Africa 44
  • 10. Germany 37
  • 11. Iraq 33
  • 12. South Korea 31
  • 13. Iran 29
  • 14. Netherlands 27
  • 15. Sri Lanka 26

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,872
Australian 2,228
Scottish 590
Irish 494
German 484
Italian 344
Indian 335
Chinese 186
Dutch 121
Greek 117

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,226
Both parents born in Australia
2,704
Both parents born overseas
867
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
46.0%
Christianity
38.2%
Hinduism
3.5%
Sikhism
2.9%
Islam
2.8%
Buddhism
1.3%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
391 (5.6%)
5-14 years
965 (13.8%)
15-19 years
376 (5.4%)
20-24 years
378 (5.4%)
25-34 years
777 (11.1%)
35-44 years
1,024 (14.6%)
45-54 years
918 (13.1%)
55-64 years
885 (12.7%)
65-74 years
851 (12.2%)
75-84 years
334 (4.8%)
85+ years
92 (1.3%)

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