Modbury, South Australia
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| Modbury Adelaide, South Australia |
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| Established: | 1857 | ||||||||||||
| Postcode: | 5092 | ||||||||||||
| Property Value: | AUD $240,000 (2007)[1] | ||||||||||||
| LGA: | City of Tea Tree Gully | ||||||||||||
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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. There is also a hospital in Modbury. It was named Modbury by R. S .Kelly, on 1 September 1840, after his native town in Devonshire.
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[edit] Schools
The suburb of Modbury contains 1 high school (Modbury High) and 1 primary school (Modbury West). However, there are many other schools in the surrounding areas which also bear the name Modbury. For example, Modbury South Primary is located in the suburb of Hope Valley. Modbury is also home to Torrens Valley TAFE College
[edit] Government
The suburb of Modbury is encapsulated within the Australian House of Representatives Seat of Makin, and South Australian House of Assembly Seat of Florey
[edit] Sport & Recreation
There are two sporting teams in Modbury - Modbury Hawks (AFL) and Modbury Jets (Soccer). There is also Modbury Tennis Club and Modbury Bowling Club.
Civic Park is a huge park located across the road from Tea Tree Plaza. Its a popular spot for barbecues and picnics in summer.
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[edit] References
2. South Australia, What's in a Name ? Historically significant place names by Rodney Cockburn 2007 Reprint. Page 149.
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