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Barbara Street offers some of the best views on the South Australian coastline. Overlooking the rugged surf of Knights Beach and Boomer, this captivating location is a highly sought after beach-house location.

There has been quite a bit of development on this street in the last few years. Every newly constructed beachhouse seems to be bigger than the last one!

The location is wonderful here, with the small town of Port Elliot just a 15 minute stroll away. Port Elliot offers a fantastic bakery, a number of homewares shops, and a couple of pubs serving good pub food.

There is a lot to do in the area - long walks around the Headland, swimming at one of the many beaches, or touring the other nearby coastal towns.

Situated just to the south of Adelaide, and easily accessed along Goodwood Road, Colonel Light Gardens is a popular suburb for homemakers, professional couples and families.

With many older bungalows lining the wide streets of the suburb, the suburb has taken off in recent years and value-hunters have found their “renovator’s dream”. It is now a cheery and neat suburb, offering lovely suburban just a 20 minute drive from the CBD.

There are some good rental properties in the area, so it is a good spot for students as it is close to Flinders University.

There are many shops and facilities nearby, with the upmarket shopping complex in Mitcham and the sprawling Westfield at Marion both just a short drive away.

Grand Unley Park is home to many of Adelaide’s establishment. Just a stone’s throw from the exclusive café and shopping strip of Hyde Park, Unley Park is one of THE addresses to have in Adelaide.

The drive to the CBD only takes 10 minutes, or you can be at the beach in 15.

It is a lovely for spot for raising a family, as every home has a large garden and safe wide leafy streets. Schools nearby include Walford (a private school for girls) and Scotch College (a private co-educational school).

Victoria Avenue contains lavish mansion after lavish mansion, and real estate prices in this suburb are out of this world (in Adelaide terms!).

This delightful suburb is located in the heart of Adelaide’s blue ribbon eastern suburbs.

There are many charming family homes, which are mostly older bungalows with well-executed renovations, and also a number of modern townhouses and executive residences. Tusmore has a good shopping complex, with nice coffee bars, and also the old Trak cinema (an Adelaide icon).

Burnside Village is just a short drive away as well, with a huge Coles supermarket, a number of gourmet food shops, pharmacies, a huge range of clothing, shoe and jewellery shops, hair and beauty salons, post office, banks and a number of cafes and coffee bars.

Tusmore is a lovely, quiet suburb that is near to the Hills and just a 15 minute drive to the CBD. It is an excellent spot for raising a family, with a number of schools (both public and private) nearby.

Port Mac (as it is affectionately called by the locals) is situated over 400 kilometres to the south of Adelaide and is just a handy 20 minute drive from Mount Gambier, South Australia’s second largest city.

Like all beachfront towns in SA, this quiet little seaside town has benefited from the huge boom in real estate prices and property sales. There are some old shacks and cottages, as well as quite a few more modern beach houses which have been built in recent times.

The coastline is rugged and wild, offering some beautiful walking tracks and good fishing. Water temperatures are very cold, and the weather is usually quite brisk as well although there are some hot summer days. The beach itself has a fair bit of seaweed.

The town is a popular holiday spot, with a number of small shops and delis, plus great fish and chips.

Situated to the immediate south of Adelaide and nestled against the southern parklands, Wayville is a popular suburb for families.

Wayville is in a great location. It is just a 10 minute drive to the CBD, with excellent access to public transport. Or otherwise hop on the tram and you’ll be by the beach in Glenelg in no time. The shops and facilities along Anzac Highway are just around the corner, or otherwise take a 10 minute drive east along Greenhill Road and you’ll be at the huge shopping complex of Burnside Village

The streets are wide and leafy, with many older homes that have undergone charming renovations.

Parking can be tight at the best of times. However Wayville is the location of the Royal Adelaide Showgrounds, and so street parking can be close to impossible on any weekend that there is something going on there (which is quite often!).

Located to the immediate west of Adelaide, Thebarton is a convenient spot just a 5 minute drive or quick bus ride from the CBD.

The suburb is undergoing quite a rapid development, with a number of older homes being renovated or replaced by modern townhouses and courtyard homes. House prices have been heading upwards quite solidly, but it is still a great spot for first home buyers or renters.

A number of cafés have popped up in the area in recent times, and there are some large supermarkets nearby.

With a couple of grungy pubs and home to the Thebarton Theatre (popular for indy music), the suburb has quite a cruisy feel which is popular with uni students.

Clarence Park a suburb situated near the major intersection of Cross Road and Anzac Highway, just to the south of Adelaide. Just a 15 minute drive to Glenelg or CBD, both can be easily accessed by frequent buses or the tram line.

Popular with renters, the suburb has a relaxed feel. Some of the homes have undergone major renovations, and others are in need of some work.

There are a few small convenience stores nearby, and the shops and facilities along Anzac Highway are just a quick walk away. The bigger shopping centre of Marion is a 10 minute drive, and the suburban beaches are close by.

Ovingham is a small suburb situated to the immediate north of North Adelaide, on the other side of Fitzroy Terrace just past the North Adelaide Golf Course.

Nestled around the northern train line, this often unheard of suburb offers easy access to North Adelaide, Prospect and the CBD in just minutes. There is also a bus route.

Many of the homes are old cottages, some of which have been renovated in recent times. You will find families and students living here.

There are a couple of small shops and a well-priced gym. It is also home to the Bombay Bicycle Club, a lavishly decorated pub offering excellent pub meals with a delicious Indian restaurant for which you will need to book weeks in advance.

North Adelaide and Prospect are just next door, offering all you need form supermarkets, cafés, cinemas and schools.

Situated to the east of Adelaide, Payneham is a 15 minute drive from the heart of the CBD. There are frequent buses along Payneham Road, so you can be in the city in no time.

The suburb offers a range of different homes. There are some grand old homes with large gardens. A number of modern townhouses and courtyard homes have popped up in recent years. There are also a number of older cottages or houses, some in need of renovation, that offer cheap rental accommodation close to the city of Adelaide. Payneham has a diverse population as a result, including families, professional couples, retirees and students.

The suburb has a lot of shops and facilities. The Avenues is an excellent supermarket situated between Payneham and Magill Roads, and there are a number of shops, cafes and fast food shops on the intersection with Portrush Road, as well as a good sports complex, including a Fitness First gym.

It is an excellent spot to be based, whether you are looking for a convenient spot near the city or a friendly suburb to raise your kids or retire.

This exclusive beachside suburb is adjacent to Victor Harbor, tucked in against the sea on the way to Port Elliot. 80 kilometres from Adelaide, and a comfortable hour long drive, Hayborough is the spot for the holiday homes of many of Adelaide’s elite.

The price of houses in this area have gone through the roof, and more and more modern beachside mansions are popping up to take advantage of the glorious sweeping views of the sea and coastline. There are also some permanent residential homes here.

There is a handful of small shops in the suburb, where you can pick up some milk and the morning paper. Victor Harbor is just a quick drive down the road, and has all you need from fish and chips, supermarkets and other services.

Fronting the beach, this relaxing spot is perfect for unwinding, taking the dog for a walk and enjoying the fresh sea air.

Sandwiched between the ever-encroaching urban sprawl of Goolwa and Victor Harbor on the South Coast, Middleton has become a popular residential location and holiday spot.

Middleton is just 80 kilometres to the south of Adelaide, and a comfortable 70 minute drive.
This seaside suburb fronts the stunning Southern Ocean, with a long sandy beach and rolling waves. It is a popular surfing spot, and the Esplanade is frequented by the surfing crowd all year round (despite the cold temperatures in winter!).

There has been an explosion of modern holiday homes in the area. You will also find solid brick residential homes and the occasional shack.

There is a small collection of shops for the basics, as well as a pub and café. Victor Harbor to the west and Goolwa to the east are both just a 10 minute drive away and offer a huge range of shopping and essential services.

Mawson Lakes is a huge residential area that has grown very rapidly to the north of city. It is about 12 kilometres from Adelaide, and can be a 25 minute drive (which can be a bit longer in peak hour).
The area has grown rapidly, with a number of modern subdivision style homes. Many have state-of-the-art design elements, so it is definitely not your average subdivision.

There are a number of lifestyle elements here, with a beautiful lake in the heart of the suburb with a number of cafes, restaurants and shops nearby.

The suburb is home to ‘Technology Park’, which is the base for the head offices of a number of technological businesses, including a large concentration of defence contractors and telecommunications companies. It is also the base for a campus of the University of SA.

Mawson Lakes offers all you need, and is a good spot for raising a family with a number of schools in the region as well as recreational and sporting facilities.

Mt Gambier East, not surprisingly, is the suburb situated to the east of Mt Gambier. Mt Gambier is South Australia’s second largest city, with a regional population of more than 30,000. It is located approximately 400 kilometres from Adelaide, and the drive takes around 4 ½ hours. There are also frequent buses and plane flights every day.

Mt Gambier East offers lovely residential living. There are a number of subdivisions, with neat homes on comfortable sized blocks. A number of large and spacious modern properties have been built in recent years by a number of the more affluent Mt Gambier families. A number of retirement villages have arisen in the area lately as well.

Mt Gambier East is a great spot for families, offering primary schools and parks. The centre of Mt Gambier is just a short drive away, so all of its shops, facilities and services are within easy reach.

As the name suggests, Mt Gambier West is the suburb situated to the west of Mt Gambier. Mt Gambier is South Australia’s second largest city, with a regional population of more than 30,000. It is located approximately 400 kilometres from Adelaide, and the drive takes around 4 ½ hours. There are also frequent buses and plane flights every day.

Mt Gambier West is an area offering different styles and character. The immediate area closer to the main town is predominantly industrial with a large number of businesses and manufacturers. Not particularly pretty, as to be expected! There are then a number of subdivisions with neat and modern homes, and spacious gardens. The area then rolls in to lovely farming properties, incredibly green and on very large blocks.

The residential areas of Mt Gambier West offer picturesque rural living, just a short drive from the town centre and all of its facilities.

Salisbury is a low-cost living area situated to the north of Adelaide. Adjacent to Elizabeth, it is just a 30 minute drive from the CBD.

Access to Adelaide is easy, with both a train line and bus routes offering multiple services every day.

The region is home many families, and offers a number of public schools (both primary and secondary). There are a number of large shopping complexes such as Hollywood Place, a huge choice of fast food, cinemas and a 10 pin bowling alley.

The area has struggled with high unemployment and crime at times, and offers a number of facilities for welfare.

There are also some quite nice areas of Salisbury too, with neat subdivisions and well-kept homes.

Noarlunga Centre has quickly developed to become the hub of the southern suburbs.

Situated 25 kilometres to the south of Adelaide, Noarlunga Centre can be quickly and easily accessed by the Southern Expressway. This is a huge oneway road which links the southern suburbs to the city, and the direction changes depending on traffic flows. On weekday mornings you can take the Expressway from Noarlunga into the CBD, and one weekday afternoons you can take the Expressway from the CBD back to Noarlunga. This makes travel to the CBD very quick and easy, and so Noarlunga is a commuters dream!

Noarlunga Centre offers a huge range of facilities. There is the enormous Centro Colonnades Mall, which has absolutely everything you need for shopping, cinemas, eating and drinking, plus lots of extra facilities. All essential services are nearby, with the large Flinders Medical Centre just down the road. There are a number of schools (both primary and secondary, and public and private) in the region and tertiary education facilities such as a TAFE Campus and Flinders University nearby.

Housing in the area is subdivision style, with many neat properties side by side. A huge benefit of the region is the close proximity to the beach.

Myponga has recently developed from untouched farmland with glorious views across the sea to a beachside playground for Adelaide’s elite. Situated around 60 kilometres to the south of Adelaide, Myponga is about just over an hours drive from the CBD.

The small cove is now lined with huge modern beach houses, each with a large fishing boat and tractor for launching into the sea. The beach is a good spot for exploring, with rocky outcrops at either end, and it is a lovely fishing spot.

It is a peaceful and quiet area, with some lovely walking tracks heading back behind Myponga through farming lines with stunning views of the South Australian coastline. With only a couple of small shops (really just for bait or an icecream), you will need to hit the road for shopping.

A good spot to getaway from city life.

Kingscote is the ‘capital’ of Kangaroo Island, a rugged island situated just over 100 kilometres from Adelaide. Kangaroo Island is Australia’s third largest island, and it is a popular tourist spot that is also supported by farming and fishing industries.

Kingscote is on the northern side of Kangaroo Island, and is the closest point to the mainland. Accessing Kingscote is time-consuming. You can drive by taking your car on the ferry from Cape Jervis (which takes an hour or so). Driving to Cape Jervis from Adelaide takes around two hours.

Otherwise there is an airport close to Kingscote, with multiple flights to Adelaide every day.

Kingscote has the feel of a small seaside country town. It can get very busy in summer with the seasonal influx of tourists. It is a good spot for country living, with a number of shops for groceries and other services. There is a post office, a number of banks and other services. However you will need to head to the mainland for major shopping and some of the larger services.

It is a lovely spot for raising a family, with the sea on your door-step and local schools (although number of families do elect to send the kids to boarding school in Adelaide for the later years).

Semaphore is a delightful beachside suburb, situated about 35 minutes from Adelaide and 15 minutes to the south of Glenelg.

Semaphore’s Jetty Road offers a wide range of shops selling the usual near-beach things – ice-cream, fish and chips, inexpensive fashion and homewares.

There are a number of beachfront eating spots on the Esplanade, as well as the usual collection of recently constructed holiday homes. Other houses in the area take on more of a bungalow style, offering relaxed living just a few streets back from the sea.

Close to Marion for all of your shopping needs, Semaphore is a lovely seaside location that is slightly removed from the touristy hustle and bustle of nearby Glenelg.