Rezonings set to create more than 1000 new homes

At least 1000 new homes will be built in Adelaide’s north, south and west – bringing on much-needed supply – as the South Australian Government continues to rezone more land to tackle the state’s housing crisis.

The government has approved important code amendments for developments at West Lakes (489 allotments), Hillier Park (400 allotments) and O’Sullivan Beach (114 allotments), unlocking more than 1000 new homes throughout the metropolitan area.

The developments will help address the increasing demand for more housing options across key growth areas of the city.

The rezoning paves the way for an increase in mixed use development, while meeting the demand for more affordable housing and prioritising open, green public space.

The three rezonings will add to housing supply at all levels of the market from affordable to high-end, providing options for first home buyers through to retirees.

The West Lakes rezoning unlocks a significant infill site in the western suburbs, which has been vacant since the SA Water Wastewater Treatment Plant was decommissioned in 2004. The development will provide close to 500 medium density houses, maximising their proximity to the lake frontage and key transport options.

Following community consultation, the development in West Lakes has been reduced from a maximum height of five storeys down to four storeys – while still providing critical new housing stock in an infill environment.

The Hillier Park rezoning is adjacent to the Hillier Residential Park which is reaching capacity and experiencing surging demand for over 50s residential living. This will provide new opportunities for affordable housing on the edge of the Gawler Township, with its important community services and infrastructure.

The O’Sullivan Beach rezoning will add much needed supply to Adelaide’s southern suburbs. The code amendment will enable vacant land to be developed into low to medium density housing, with a new noise barrier to reduce the impact to the area from nearby industry.

Now the land has been rezoned, property owners can begin detailed Master Plan design work and submit concept plans, with civil works on the sites expected to commence this year.

With its plan for A Better Housing Future, the South Australian Government has released an unprecedented amount of new allotments, which are expected to open the door for more than 50,000 South Australians to find a new home.

Through the plan, the government has implemented significant reforms to release record amounts of land, cut taxes for home buyers, turn around the long-term decline in public housing, streamline planning approvals and reform the rental market to deliver new benefits to tenants.

West Lakes – 489 new homes

• 19.8 ha of land
• Frederick Road to the east, Lochside Drive to the south, Lakeview Avenue to the west and Waterfront Zone to the north
• 2 to 4 storey medium density housing and commercial development
• 20% public, open space with improved access to waterfront area

Hillier Park – 400 new homes

• 23.1 ha of land at 52 & 66 Hillier Road, Hillier Park
• A new Residential Park with affordable accommodation for over 50’s
• Increase in open space with potential wetland feature
• Rezoning Rural Zone to Residential Park Zone

O’Sullivan Beach – 114 new homes

• 6ha of land at 36-70 Gumeracha Road & 64 Baden Terrace, O’Sullivan Beach
• Low to medium density residential housing
• Installation of noise barrier
• Rezoning Strategic Employment Zone to General Neighbourhood Zone