Modbury Heights

The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 19.2% of the population, a figure that rose 8.1 points since 2011.

People born overseas make up 26.2% of the community, which is a little above the state average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, while England and India are the most frequent birthplaces outside Australia.

While 81.8% of people speak only English at home, the proportion using another language rose 6.3 points since 2011 to 15.8%. Punjabi and Mandarin are the most common non-English languages.

A large number of residents report no religion (46.1%), which is well above the national figure. This trend has grown significantly, rising 18 points since 2011.

Qualified professionals and technicians are common here, with the share of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher rising 6.9 points since 2011. The area also has a high number of schools, with seven in the suburb.

Typical weekly household income is $1,657, which is a little above the South Australian figure. Weekly family income has risen by $472 since 2011 to reach $2,004.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.4% of residents. Arthritis and mental health are among the most reported conditions.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 30.7% of people caring for children—a figure well above the national average. The area also has a high proportion of former Defence Force members.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 1.5% of the population. First Nations households earn $1,887 weekly, which is well above the state and national figures.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with an average of 2.6 people per dwelling. Couples with children make up the largest group, accounting for 58.4% of families.

The suburb is dominated by separate houses, with 91.2% of homes being detached and 90.9% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common here than across Australia, at only 18%.

Public transport use is much higher than in most areas, supported by 102 stops and 27 routes. However, 66.3% of workers still rely on driving a car to get to work.

The community is very stable, with only 29.4% of people moving in the last five years—far below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals make up 8.5% of the population.

More adults are working or looking for work (64.2%) compared to the state average. The most common industries for local workers are health care, retail, and education.

The area has a moderate overall advantage score of 992, which is slightly below the national average. Population growth has been much slower than the state average since 2021.

The local climate is cooler than the state average, with a typical minimum temperature of 10.7 degrees. Annual rainfall is much lower than in most other areas.

The suburb is very walkable, with 99.9% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Almost every home is also within 15 minutes of a park and 86.5% are near health services.