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Adelaide

Cotality (July 2026): Adelaide median dwelling value $944,909, up 10.5% over the year; median house value $1,007,684 (+10.3% annual) and median unit value $692,861 (+11.5% annual); vacancy 1.2%.

nab.com.au

Domain House Price Report (June quarter 2026): Adelaide median house price hit a record $1.125 million, up 4.8% in the quarter (largest gain of any capital) from $970,165 a year earlier, making Adelaide the fourth most expensive capital for houses.

abc.net.au

Market has since cooled: Cotality recorded a third straight monthly fall in August 2026 (-0.8%; -1.6% over winter), though values remain 64% higher than five years ago.

propertyupdate.com.au

HIA Housing 100 2024/25: the largest 100 builders recorded 5,349 starts in South Australia, 40% of the state's total.

hia.com.au
Builders

Builders active in Adelaide.

01

Hickinbotham Group

volume home builder

SA family-owned builder and land developer (brands include Hickinbotham Homes, Statesman Homes, Country Homes); over 50,000 homes built in 70 years.

SA's largest residential builder in HIA Housing 100 2023/24 (20th year at #1 in SA; 9th nationally for detached houses); 1,349 starts 2023/24; builds about 1 in 4 new homes in Greater Adelaide.

Hickinbotham Group
Disclaimer

Everything on this page is for educational and informational purposes only. Costs, prices, interest rates, rules and government schemes change over time, and the figures shown are approximate examples that may already be out of date. Nothing here is financial, tax, legal, building or professional advice, a recommendation or a quote. Do your own research, get written quotes and seek advice from qualified professionals before making any decision.

02

Metricon Homes

volume home builder

National volume builder (founded 1976) with an Adelaide operation; won MBA SA 2026 Display Home over $800,000 award (Artisan 55).

398 Adelaide starts in 2022/23 (HIA Housing 100), #2 in SA that year.

Metricon Homes
Disclaimer

Everything on this page is for educational and informational purposes only. Costs, prices, interest rates, rules and government schemes change over time, and the figures shown are approximate examples that may already be out of date. Nothing here is financial, tax, legal, building or professional advice, a recommendation or a quote. Do your own research, get written quotes and seek advice from qualified professionals before making any decision.

03

Rivergum Homes (Rivergum Group)

medium-density

SA family-owned builder of 31 years describing itself as the state's largest medium-density home builder; 10,000+ homes built.

395 starts in HIA Housing 100 2023/24; 352 starts in 2022/23.

Rivergum Homes
Disclaimer

Everything on this page is for educational and informational purposes only. Costs, prices, interest rates, rules and government schemes change over time, and the figures shown are approximate examples that may already be out of date. Nothing here is financial, tax, legal, building or professional advice, a recommendation or a quote. Do your own research, get written quotes and seek advice from qualified professionals before making any decision.

04

Longridge Group

volume home builder

Part of the SA-based Sarah Group; brands include Longridge Homes, Sarah Homes, Gallery Living and Atlas Living.

392 starts in 2022/23 (HIA Housing 100), #3 in SA.

Longridge Group
Disclaimer

Everything on this page is for educational and informational purposes only. Costs, prices, interest rates, rules and government schemes change over time, and the figures shown are approximate examples that may already be out of date. Nothing here is financial, tax, legal, building or professional advice, a recommendation or a quote. Do your own research, get written quotes and seek advice from qualified professionals before making any decision.

05

Metro Homes SA

medium-density

Part of the Creation Group; builds house-and-land, infill homes, townhouses and medium-density projects; established 2011, HQ Adelaide.

327 starts in 2022/23 (HIA Housing 100), #5 in SA.

Metro Homes SA
Disclaimer

Everything on this page is for educational and informational purposes only. Costs, prices, interest rates, rules and government schemes change over time, and the figures shown are approximate examples that may already be out of date. Nothing here is financial, tax, legal, building or professional advice, a recommendation or a quote. Do your own research, get written quotes and seek advice from qualified professionals before making any decision.

06

Fairmont Homes

volume home builder

Family-owned SA builder (Kent Town) building for about 60 years, with display villages across Adelaide, a 'Fairmont First' affordable range and land arm Fairland; group reports 35,000+ homes built.

35,000+ homes built in SA (company claim); no recent HIA rank found.

Fairmont Homes
Disclaimer

Everything on this page is for educational and informational purposes only. Costs, prices, interest rates, rules and government schemes change over time, and the figures shown are approximate examples that may already be out of date. Nothing here is financial, tax, legal, building or professional advice, a recommendation or a quote. Do your own research, get written quotes and seek advice from qualified professionals before making any decision.

07

Scott Salisbury Homes

custom-luxury

Adelaide custom and contract home builder of 36 years that also delivers developments; won MBA SA 2026 Medium Density over 5 Dwellings (Taperoo, Fort Largs).

Multiple MBA SA awards incl. 2026 Medium Density >5 Dwellings; no starts figure found.

Scott Salisbury Homes
Disclaimer

Everything on this page is for educational and informational purposes only. Costs, prices, interest rates, rules and government schemes change over time, and the figures shown are approximate examples that may already be out of date. Nothing here is financial, tax, legal, building or professional advice, a recommendation or a quote. Do your own research, get written quotes and seek advice from qualified professionals before making any decision.

08

Sarah Constructions

apartment & commercial

SA-owned building contractor and construction manager established 1961; part of the Sarah Group alongside Longridge Group.

Built the Adelaide Aquatic Centre (recognised in 2026 MBA SA excellence awards); no residential starts figure found.

Sarah Constructions
Disclaimer

Everything on this page is for educational and informational purposes only. Costs, prices, interest rates, rules and government schemes change over time, and the figures shown are approximate examples that may already be out of date. Nothing here is financial, tax, legal, building or professional advice, a recommendation or a quote. Do your own research, get written quotes and seek advice from qualified professionals before making any decision.

09

Kennett Builders

apartment & commercial

Family-owned commercial builder founded 1914 (Adelaide, Melbourne, Mount Gambier) delivering multi-level residential; won MBA SA 2026 Affordable and Social Housing award for Lot 18 Prospect Corner.

MBA SA 2026 Affordable & Social Housing winner; no starts figure found.

Kennett Builders
Disclaimer

Everything on this page is for educational and informational purposes only. Costs, prices, interest rates, rules and government schemes change over time, and the figures shown are approximate examples that may already be out of date. Nothing here is financial, tax, legal, building or professional advice, a recommendation or a quote. Do your own research, get written quotes and seek advice from qualified professionals before making any decision.

Developers

Developers shaping Adelaide.

01

Walker Corporation

master-planned communities

Lang Walker's private developer; Riverlea in Adelaide's north-west is actively selling, with 30+ display homes and turnkey terraces from $658,000.

  • Riverlea (Riverlea Park / Buckland Park) - $3bn, ~12,000 lots over ~20 years
Walker Corporation
02

Renewal SA

mixed-use

SA Government urban development agency acting as master developer and partnering with private developers on renewal precincts.

  • Southwark Grounds, Thebarton (former West End Brewery, ~1,700 homes planned)
  • Tonsley Innovation District (~570 homes done, ~1,000 by 2028)
  • Playford Alive / Bowden
Renewal SA
03

Hickinbotham Group (land development)

master-planned communities

Has established 60+ community estates since the 1950s, with more than $2bn of projects underway.

  • Liberty & Eden, Two Wells ($1.2bn, 3,000+ homes)
  • Evergreen & Flourish, Roseworthy ($504m, 750+ homes)
  • Sunset, Port Noarlunga South ($267m, 644 homes)
Hickinbotham Group
04

Cedar Woods

master-planned communities

ASX-listed national developer with three large-scale SA projects.

  • Glenside (former hospital site, 1,000+ homes)
  • Fletcher's Slip, Port Adelaide (townhomes and low-rise apartments)
  • Mount Barker masterplanned community (acquisition settling Feb 2026)
Cedar Woods
05

Peet Limited

master-planned communities

ASX-listed national community developer active in Adelaide's southern corridor and inner-city infill.

  • South, Onkaparinga Heights (~320 homes, with Tokyo Gas Real Estate)
  • Forestville (~217 townhouses/apartments, with Renewal SA)
  • St Clair (172 dwellings, 45% affordable)
Peet Limited
06

Otello

apartments

SA developer with a pipeline of 500+ apartments worth over $700m.

  • Treno, Mile End (final stage H1 2026)
  • Muse, Bowden (9-storey, 35 apartments)
  • Southwark Grounds boutique site (with Fortis)
Otello
07

Commercial & General

mixed-use

SA developer with in-house builder Tandem Building; appointed State Government partner for Southwark Grounds.

  • Southwark Grounds main precinct (1,000+ homes in ~12 apartment buildings, works from 2027)
  • WEST, West Lakes
  • Eighty-Eight O'Connell, North Adelaide
Commercial & General
Suburbs

Suburbs to know in Adelaide.

GrowthNorthern Adelaide / City of Salisbury

Parafield Gardens

Median house price up more than 25% year on year on 43 sales; Salisbury LGA dwelling values +13.3% annually (Cotality, July 2026).

House $875,500 (Valuer-General, Q1 2026)

apimagazine.com.au
GrowthEastern Adelaide / City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters

Payneham

Second-highest median house price rise in Adelaide: +45.9% Q4 2024 to Q4 2025.

House $1,440,000 (Valuer-General, Q4 2025)

sapropertycentral.com.au
LifestyleNorth-east / City of Tea Tree Gully

Greenwith

Established family suburb; median house price up 38.5% year on year (Q4 2025) on 26 sales; Tea Tree Gully values +13.2% annually (Cotality).

House $1,100,000 (Valuer-General, Q4 2025)

sapropertycentral.com.au
New supplyNorthern Adelaide / City of Playford

Munno Para West

Northern growth-corridor suburb with strong volume (61 sales) and more than 17% annual growth.

House $720,000 (Valuer-General, Q1 2026)

apimagazine.com.au
New supplyNorthern Adelaide / City of Playford

Riverlea Park

Walker Corporation's $3bn, ~12,000-lot Riverlea masterplanned community (20-year build-out).

Turnkey terraces from $658,000 (developer pricing, not a median)

theurbandeveloper.com
New supplyAdelaide Hills / District Council of Mount Barker

Mount Barker

Highest sales volume in the Hills (124 sales Q1 2026); Cedar Woods' new masterplanned community; Hickinbotham estates (Aston Hills, Emerald Way).

House $873,500 (Valuer-General, Q1 2026)

apimagazine.com.au
New supplyInner west / City of West Torrens

Thebarton (Southwark Grounds)

8.4ha former West End Brewery urban-renewal precinct: ~1,300-1,700 homes over a decade, at least 20% affordable; Commercial & General, Otello and others delivering.

thepostsa.au
New supplyInner north-west / City of Charles Sturt

Bowden

Renewal SA infill precinct with new apartment supply: Lot 51 (84 units), FLOWE (100+), Kinleaf BTR (240) and Otello's Muse.

thepostsa.au
LifestyleWestern beaches / City of Charles Sturt

Henley Beach

Coastal lifestyle suburb; median house price up more than 30% annually.

House $1,790,000 (Valuer-General, Q1 2026)

apimagazine.com.au
LifestyleAdelaide Hills / Adelaide Hills Council

Stirling

Leafy Hills village; median house price +30.7% Q4 2024 to Q4 2025.

House $1,830,000 (Valuer-General, Q4 2025)

sapropertycentral.com.au
How these suburbs were chosen

Mixed three lenses: (1) growth - top year-on-year median house price rises in SA Valuer-General data (Q4 2025 / Q1 2026), limited to suburbs with 10+ sales, backed by Cotality LGA growth; (2) development - greenfield growth corridors (Playford north, Mount Barker) and government-led urban-renewal precincts with named dwelling pipelines (Southwark Grounds, Bowden); (3) lifestyle - established coastal, Hills and family suburbs that are still growing strongly.

Compiled from public sources, September 2026. Companies are listed for market context only and no affiliation is implied.

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