SA · Tea Tree Gully Council
Modbury Heights, SA, 5092
Current weather
10.2°CDense drizzle
87% humidity · 19.9 km/h wind · 12° / 9.2° today · 20.1 mm rain
Desirability index
#89 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Modbury Heights is a smaller suburban community in the Tea Tree Gully area, home to around 6,995 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 151 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 21.6 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $630 (flats $580, houses $630), median house prices near $912,500 (up 9% recently), 3 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Adelaide Metro stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 6,995
- Median age
- 40
- Median household income / week
- $1,573
- Dwelling vacancy
- 3.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 103 of 2,729
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,495
- Employment rate
- 61.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 176 / 210 / 5
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $580
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $630
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $630
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 35
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $912,500
- Median price change
- +8.6%
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 151
- Against the person
- 34
- Against property
- 117
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 21.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 206 residents
- State safety percentile
- 30th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 114
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental36
- Other Theft27
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury21
- Theft From Motor Vehicle12
- Theft From Shop12
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 3 (2 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,060
- The Heights PreschoolBrunel DrivePreschools
- The Heights SchoolCombined · ICSEA 1060
- The Heights Technical CollegeBrunel DriveSpecialist Facilities
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
44 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 56 Murrell Rd - South side
- Stop 57 Murrell Rd - South side
- Stop 58 Murrell Rd - South side
- Stop 59 Kelly Rd - West side
- Stop 60 Kelly Rd - West side
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
422 planning-related records
2026· 57 proposals
June 2026
- Single storey detached dwelling4 MONASH CT MODBURY HEIGHTS SA 5092Under Assessment
- Land division - One into two allotments11 OLDHAM AV MODBURY HEIGHTS SA 5092Under Assessment
- Single storey Detached dwellingLOT 101 BAYCLAY ST MODBURY HEIGHTS SA 5092Under Assessment
- Two (2) single storey detached dwellings and combined fence & retaining walls19 SHAKESPEARE WAY MODBURY HEIGHTS SA 5092Under Assessment
- Verandah200 KELLY RD MODBURY HEIGHTS SA 5092Under Assessment
- Vinyl Modular Pool and Safety Fence14 PLOVER AV MODBURY HEIGHTS SA 5092Decision Made
- Ancillary Accommodation8 THAMES CT MODBURY HEIGHTS SA 5092Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling9 HINKLER CR MODBURY HEIGHTS SA 5092Under Assessment
May 2026
- Construction of ancillary accommodation, additions to the existing dwelling, and a verandah.336 MILNE RD MODBURY HEIGHTS SA 5092Under Assessment
- Internal alterations and additions, extension of garage to side boundary, construction of new rear verandah, and refurbishment of existing front façade.30 HINKLER CR MODBURY HEIGHTS SA 5092Under Assessment
- Verandah16 COALPORT TCE MODBURY HEIGHTS SA 5092Decision Made
- 2 x single storey detached dwellings, retaining walls and fencing8 FOLKSTONE ST MODBURY HEIGHTS SA 5092Under Assessment
- Outbuilding and in-ground swimming pool with associated features28 STRATHISLA CT MODBURY HEIGHTS SA 5092Under Assessment
- Swimming pool and safety barrier7 HERO CT MODBURY HEIGHTS SA 5092Decision Made
- Two (2) abutting single-storey detached dwellings, combined fence & retaining walls and removal of a significant palm tree11 OLDHAM AV MODBURY HEIGHTS SA 5092Under Assessment
- Two verandahs109 MURRELL RD MODBURY HEIGHTS SA 5092Decision Made
- Two x single storey detached dwellings, retaining walls and fencing3 SHAKESPEARE WAY MODBURY HEIGHTS SA 5092Under Assessment
- Dwelling additions and alterations21 MAXLAY RD MODBURY HEIGHTS SA 5092Under Assessment
- Above ground pool38 NORITAKE RD MODBURY HEIGHTS SA 5092Under Assessment
- Retaining walls & Swimming Pool with safety fences10 CHELSEA CT MODBURY HEIGHTS SA 5092Decision Made
- Land Division - 1 into 2 allotments (Torrens title)9 TAURUS CR MODBURY HEIGHTS SA 5092Under Assessment
- Install fibreglass pool and safety features54 CURRAWONG CR MODBURY HEIGHTS SA 5092Decision Made
- Land division - 1 into 2 allotments22 HARGRAVE ST MODBURY HEIGHTS SA 5092Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed)5 SHAKESPEARE WAY MODBURY HEIGHTS SA 5092Decision Made
April 2026
- Single storey detached dwelling5 FYSH CT MODBURY HEIGHTS SA 5092Under Assessment
- Single-storey detached dwelling, retaining wall and fencing (one side of allotment)29 TELFORD CR MODBURY HEIGHTS SA 5092Under Assessment
- Carport36 DE SASSENAY CR MODBURY HEIGHTS SA 5092Decision Made
- Verandah20 TAYLOR ST MODBURY HEIGHTS SA 5092Decision Made
- Attached verandah95 BILLABONG RD MODBURY HEIGHTS SA 5092Decision Made
March 2026
- Construction of a ancillary accommodation23 CUMBERLAND AV MODBURY HEIGHTS SA 5092Under Assessment
- Installation of Fibreglass Swimming Pool41 SWALLOW AV MODBURY HEIGHTS SA 5092Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling, retaining walls and fencing5A BAYCLAY ST MODBURY HEIGHTS SA 5092Decision Made
- CarportUNIT 1 15 WACKETT ST MODBURY HEIGHTS SA 5092Decision Made
- Verandah9 PALMYRA ST MODBURY HEIGHTS SA 5092Decision Made
- Proposed garage to bedroom conversion23 KESTRAL WAY MODBURY HEIGHTS SA 5092Decision Made
- Verandah7 MONA CT MODBURY HEIGHTS SA 5092Decision Made
- Proposed outbuilding7 MONA CT MODBURY HEIGHTS SA 5092Decision Made
- Verandah11B WACKETT ST MODBURY HEIGHTS SA 5092Under Assessment
- Land Division (1 into 2)3 SHAKESPEARE WAY MODBURY HEIGHTS SA 5092Decision Made
- Two single storey detached dwellings and associated fence and retaining walls115 LADYWOOD RD MODBURY HEIGHTS SA 5092Under Assessment
2025· 98 proposals
98 proposals lodged in 2025. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2024· 59 proposals
59 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 69 proposals
69 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 76 proposals
76 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 63 proposals
63 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site
Amenities
47 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Stop 46 Golden Grove Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 47 Golden Grove Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 48 Golden Grove Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 50 Ladywood Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 50 Ladywood Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 50 Mcintyre Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 50 Mcintyre Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 51 Ladywood Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 51 Ladywood Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 51 Mcintyre Road - East sideBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 5/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 16
- Parks (OSM)
- 16
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 72.7/100
- Cohort rank
- #89 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- 2 x single storey detached dwellings, retaining walls and fencingplanning8 FOLKSTONE ST MODBURY HEIGHTS SA 5092Lodged 25 May 2026 · Under Assessment
- Above ground poolplanning38 NORITAKE RD MODBURY HEIGHTS SA 5092Lodged 06 May 2026 · Under Assessment
- Ancillary Accommodationplanning8 THAMES CT MODBURY HEIGHTS SA 5092Lodged 04 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
- Attached verandahplanning95 BILLABONG RD MODBURY HEIGHTS SA 5092Lodged 01 Apr 2026 · Decision Made
- Carportplanning36 DE SASSENAY CR MODBURY HEIGHTS SA 5092Lodged 14 Apr 2026 · Decision Made
- CarportplanningUNIT 1 15 WACKETT ST MODBURY HEIGHTS SA 5092Lodged 25 Mar 2026 · Decision Made
- Construction of a ancillary accommodationplanning23 CUMBERLAND AV MODBURY HEIGHTS SA 5092Lodged 30 Mar 2026 · Under Assessment
- Construction of ancillary accommodation, additions to the existing dwelling, and a verandah.planning336 MILNE RD MODBURY HEIGHTS SA 5092Lodged 27 May 2026 · Under Assessment
- Dwelling additions and alterationsplanning21 MAXLAY RD MODBURY HEIGHTS SA 5092Lodged 08 May 2026 · Under Assessment
- Install fibreglass pool and safety featuresplanning54 CURRAWONG CR MODBURY HEIGHTS SA 5092Lodged 04 May 2026 · Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
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