Modbury, South Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Modbury Adelaide, South Australia
Shopping precinct in Modbury
Population	5,245 (2016 census)
Established	1857
Postcode(s)	5092
LGA(s)	City of Tea Tree Gully
State electorate(s)	Florey Newland
Federal Division(s)	Makin
Suburbs around Modbury: Modbury North Modbury Heights Ridgehaven Valley View Modbury St Agnes Holden Hill Hope Valley Hope Valley

Modbury is a suburb of Adelaide, South Australia in the City of Tea Tree Gully. Modbury is located at the end of the Adelaide O-Bahn and is home to the Tea Tree Plaza shopping complex and a Hospital.

It was named Modbury by R. S. Kelly, on 1 September 1840, after his native town in Devonshire.

Sport and recreation

Montague Road

There are many sporting teams in Modbury - Modbury Hawks (Australian rules football), Modbury Jets (Soccer), Modbury Tennis Club and Modbury Bowling Club.

A large park central in the suburb is known as Civic Park it is located across the road from Tea Tree Plaza. It is a popular spot for barbecues and picnics in summer.

Transport

The O'Bahn buses and other buses serve Modbury.

The Tee tree Plaza interchange is part of the O'Bahn