Modbury, South Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Modbury Adelaide, South Australia
Shopping precinct in Modbury
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 located in Adelaide, South Australia. It's part of the City of Tea Tree Gully. Modbury is well-known for being at the end of the Adelaide O-Bahn busway. It's also home to the big Tea Tree Plaza shopping center and Modbury Hospital.

The area was named Modbury on September 1, 1840, by R. S. Kelly. He named it after his hometown in Devonshire, England.

Modbury's Story: A Look Back

Robert Simon Kelly bought land in the area in 1842. He named his home "Treehill," but it was often called Modbury Farm. The Modbury Hotel, which is still around today, is thought to have been built by Robert Kelly in September 1858.

In 1857, Mr. Kelly worked to develop the Modbury village on his land. He encouraged people to settle there, naming the new village after his birthplace in Devonshire, England.

Schools in and Around Modbury

Modbury has one high school, Modbury High School, and one primary school, Modbury West. However, many other schools nearby also use the name Modbury. For example, Modbury South Primary is actually in Hope Valley. There's also Modbury School, which used to be in Modbury but moved in the 1970s to what is now Modbury North.

Fun and Games: Sport and Parks

Montague Road

Modbury is home to several sports teams. These include the Modbury Hawks for Australian rules football and the Modbury Jets for Soccer. There are also clubs for tennis and bowling.

A large park called Civic Park is located in the middle of the suburb. It's right across the road from Tea Tree Plaza. Civic Park is a popular spot for picnics and barbecues, especially during the summer.

Getting Around: Transport in Modbury

The Tea Tree Plaza interchange is part of the O'Bahn busway.

Modbury is served by the O-Bahn buses, which are special guided buses. Other regular buses also provide transport services in the area.