South Australia location profile
Modbury North SA 5092
Modbury North is a family-friendly, established suburb in Adelaide’s north-east with easy access to major shopping, healthcare, and plentiful parks. It appeals to first-home buyers and downsizers seeking value and convenience, with quick busway access to the CBD via nearby Tea Tree Plaza.
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Why families consider Modbury North
Mostly 1960s–80s housing with ongoing infill, a mix of families, young professionals, and retirees. Quiet residential streets, good schooling options, multicultural community, and strong appeal to commuters and students due to the O-Bahn and nearby campuses.
Amenities & services
- Westfield Tea Tree Plaza (shopping, dining, cinema)
- Modbury Hospital and specialist clinics
- Clovercrest Shopping Centre (nearby)
- Local GP clinics and allied health on North East Road
- Restaurants and cafes at Tea Tree Plaza and along North East Road
- Ingle Farm Shopping Centre (nearby)
- City of Tea Tree Gully Library – Modbury (Smart Road, Civic Centre)
Transport & connectivity
- O-Bahn busway via Tea Tree Plaza Interchange (frequent buses to/from CBD)
- Local bus routes on North East Road, Montague Road, Kelly Road and Reservoir Road
- Nearest train: Mawson Lakes Interchange (Gawler line, approx. 7km)
- Major roads: North East Road, Montague Road, Kelly Road, Reservoir Road
Lifestyle & recreation
- Civic Park events and playground (Modbury)
- Hoyts cinema and entertainment at Tea Tree Plaza
- Turramurra Recreation Centre (indoor sports, Modbury)
- Waterworld Aquatic Centre (nearby Ridgehaven)
- Local ovals, netball/tennis courts and community clubs
- Burragah Reserve (Modbury North)
- Civic Park (Modbury)
- Hope Valley Reservoir Reserve (nearby)
- Cobbler Creek Recreation Park (nearby)
Education context
Multiple long day care, preschool and OSHC options in and around the suburb (including services linked to Modbury North Primary); generally good availability with higher demand for infant places.
- University of South Australia – Mawson Lakes Campus (Mawson Lakes)
- University of South Australia – Magill Campus (Magill)
- University of Adelaide – North Terrace Campus (Adelaide CBD via O-Bahn)