Average rent in Modbury Heights, SA — 2026
Modbury Heights sits in the Tea Tree Gully local government area, 15km from the Adelaide CBD, with a population of around 19,248 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $330/week — above the South Australia state median of $283/week. 18% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.
$330/wk
ABS 2021 Census median
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Suburb at a glance
- Population
- 19,248
- Median age
- 41
- Distance to Adelaide
- 15 km
- Households renting
- 18%
- Separate houses
- 91%
- Flats / apartments
- 1%
- Born overseas
- 26%
- Top occupation
- Professionals
- LGA
- Tea Tree Gully
ABS 2021
Renting in Modbury Heights
Modbury Heights is one of the more expensive parts of South Australia to rent in — the typical renter pays $330/week, around 17% above the state median of $283/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 80% are owners or paying a mortgage), and the suburb is mostly separate houses (91%) rather than units. That mix usually means a smaller, slower-turnover rental pool than in inner-city areas at a similar price. The suburb sits 15km from Adelaide, with a population of around 19,248 and a median age of 41. The biggest occupation category is Professionals. Renters often wait longer here, and inspections fill quickly when stock does come up.
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