South Australia location profile
Modbury Heights SA 5092
Modbury Heights is a family-friendly, leafy foothills suburb in Adelaide’s north-east with convenient access to major retail and health services in nearby Modbury. Its elevated setting borders large reserves like Cobbler Creek, offering trails, open space, and a relaxed suburban feel.
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Why families consider Modbury Heights
Predominantly detached homes from the 1970s-1990s with some modern infill, attracting established families, professionals, and downsizers. Lifestyle is convenient and community-oriented, with strong school access, ample parks, and easy shopping at Tea Tree Plaza.
Amenities & services
- Westfield Tea Tree Plaza (Modbury)
- Modbury Hospital
- Modbury Triangle Shopping Centre
- Golden Grove Village (nearby)
- Local medical centres and pharmacies
- Cafes and restaurants at Tea Tree Plaza and along Smart Road/Golden Way
- City of Tea Tree Gully Library (Modbury Civic Centre)
Transport & connectivity
- No train station; O-Bahn busway services from Tea Tree Plaza Interchange to Adelaide CBD
- Frequent local bus routes through Modbury Heights and surrounding streets
- Major roads: McIntyre Road, Golden Way, Milne Road, Smart Road, North East Road
Lifestyle & recreation
- Cobbler Creek Recreation Park walking and mountain-biking trails
- Tilley Recreation Park sports ovals
- Civic Park (events and playground)
- Waterworld Aquatic Centre (Ridgehaven)
- Hoyts cinema at Westfield Tea Tree Plaza
- The Heights School Observatory (community astronomy events)
- Cobbler Creek Recreation Park
- Civic Park, Modbury
- Tilley Recreation Park
- Anstey Hill Recreation Park
Education context
Multiple long day care centres, kindergartens, and OSHC services in Modbury Heights and nearby Modbury, Ridgehaven, and Golden Grove; vacancies vary, with higher demand for under-2s.
- University of South Australia - Mawson Lakes Campus (Mawson Lakes)
- University of South Australia - Magill Campus (Magill)
- University of Adelaide - North Terrace Campus (Adelaide CBD)
- University of South Australia - City East and City West (Adelaide CBD)