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| Locality | Modbury |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Tea Tree Gully |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -34.83624 |
| Longitude | 138.68787 |
| Population | 5,306 |
| Density | 1598.2 /km² |
| Area | 3.3 km² |
| Elevation | 109 m |
| Postcode | 5092 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 13 km northeast |
Modbury is a locality in the City Of Tea Tree Gully local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 5,306. The locality covers an area of 3.3 km², giving a population density of about 1598.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 109 m above sea level. It lies approximately 13 km northeast of Adelaide. Modbury is located at 34.8362°S, 138.6879°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5092.
Modbury unfolds as a verdant tapestry across the gentle slopes north-east of Adelaide. It lies 12.8 km north-east of Adelaide, SA (from Adelaide, SA: bearing 39°T), and is situated 9.0 km south-east of Parafield Gardens. Here, the land breathes a quiet resilience, a landscape shaped by the persistent sun and the infrequent, yet life-giving, rains of the Adelaide Hills foothills. Eucalyptus trees, their silvery leaves catching the afternoon light, stand sentinel over scattered residential pockets and burgeoning commercial centres, their scent a constant, earthy perfume on the air. The very texture of the earth underfoot, a blend of rich loam and occasional stony outcrops, speaks of a long agricultural past. Even as housing spreads, the character of the terrain – a subtle rise and fall, a sense of being connected to the wider agricultural plains beyond – remains.
The story of Modbury is one of gradual growth and adaptation, its origins intertwined with the early agricultural endeavours of the region. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile soil, established farms that fed the burgeoning colony, and traces of this pastoral heritage can still be glimpsed in the remnants of older properties and the names of local streets. The economic pulse of Modbury today beats with a blend of retail, professional services, and a continued, though less dominant, agricultural presence in the surrounding areas. It's a place where the echoes of horse-drawn carts are softened by the hum of modern commerce, a locale that has successfully navigated the transition from rural outpost to a vibrant suburban hub within the City of Tea Tree Gully. The quality of the evening light here, a soft, almost honeyed glow that paints the rooftops and softens the edges of the suburban sprawl, hints at the enduring beauty of this corner of South Australia.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Modbury, South Australia. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Modbury, in the City Of Tea Tree Gully local government area.
Detailed location data for Modbury includes the postcode (5092), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Tea Tree Gully), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Modbury is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |