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St Agnes SA 5097

Leafy, established suburb in Adelaide’s north-east offering quiet residential streets, convenient shopping, and access to the Adelaide Hills foothills. It appeals to families and long-term owner-occupiers, with quick O-Bahn busway links to the CBD.

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Why families consider St Agnes

Mix of families, professionals and retirees in mostly 1960s–80s brick homes with ongoing renovations and some infill; community-oriented, practical and convenient lifestyle close to major retail, healthcare and schools.

Amenities & services

  • Westfield Tea Tree Plaza (nearby Modbury) shopping and dining precinct
  • St Agnes Shopping Centre and local supermarkets/specialty stores
  • Modbury Hospital and nearby medical centres, GP and dental clinics
  • Restaurants and cafes along North East Road and at Tea Tree Plaza
  • City of Tea Tree Gully Library – Modbury (Civic Centre)

Transport & connectivity

  • Tea Tree Plaza Interchange (O-Bahn busway direct to Adelaide CBD)
  • Frequent bus services incl. 541, 543, 557 and 560-series routes
  • North East Road (A10)
  • Smart Road
  • Hancock Road
  • Golden Grove Road
  • No train services

Lifestyle & recreation

  • Anstey Hill Recreation Park bushwalking and mountain biking
  • Civic Park playgrounds, events and open space
  • Hoyts Tea Tree Plaza cinemas and entertainment
  • Local sports ovals, netball/tennis courts and fitness centres
  • Anstey Hill Recreation Park
  • Civic Park (Modbury)
  • Cobbler Creek Recreation Park

Education context

Multiple long day care, preschool and OSHC options in St Agnes and nearby Modbury/Ridgehaven; availability varies by age group and term.

  • University of South Australia – Mawson Lakes campus (Mawson Lakes)
  • University of South Australia – Magill campus (Magill)
  • University of Adelaide – North Terrace campus (Adelaide CBD)
  • UniSA City East/City West campuses (Adelaide CBD)