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This beachside suburb to the west of Adelaide is a great spot to live. Just a 20 minute drive along Grange Road, and you will be able to dip your toes in the sea.

Many of the homes in the region are old, large and comfortable, with substantial renovations taking place. A number of new waterfront properties are popping up, following the trend along the entire South Australia coastline. House prices rise exponentially with every metre closer to the sea.
Grange has a number of shops and cafes nearby, and the facilities of West Lakes are only a suburb away.

With a number of retirees in the region, the Grange Golf Club (one of SA’s leading golf clubs with two adjacent top courses) is very popular.

This is a lovely spot, close to the CBD but with lots fresh sea air to help you feel a thousand miles away.

Calling all yachtsmen! North Haven is the place in South Australia to park your yacht, with an extensive marina and many yacht clubs including the Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron.

Twilight racing meets are common, always followed by a BBQ and a beer or two back at the club.

The streets of North Haven are neatly organised, with perfectly neat and modern townhouse after perfectly neat and modern townhouse. Each garden is well manicured too.

It is a lovely area for retirees, looking for safe, quiet and protected living with all the fun and social interaction of the yacht clubs.

Just a 45 minute drive to the city, North Haven is a great spot to live.

A market gardener’s heaven! Situated 45 minutes from Adelaide, Virginia is South Australia’s little Italy where market gardens and fresh produce abound. The homes are grand and palatial, and business is always bustling.

Situated on the western side of the RAAF base, Virginia can be subject to loud air traffic noise due to frequent test flights. Driving to the city can be slow at times, due to the number of trucks carrying fresh produce to the market.

Close to the urban centres of Gawler and Elizabeth, you have a full range of services, shops and facilities just a short drive away.

Home to South Australia’s AAMI Stadium (Football Park), West Lakes is the home of the Crows and hosts Port Power’s home matches.

A 40 minute drive from the CBD, West Lakes is serviced by buses although not necessarily frequent. Traffic in the region can be a real challenge on any given weekend during the football season.

West Lakes is a very comfortable and at times flashy suburb. There are modern mansions lining the lakes themselves, including one owned by Lleyton Hewitt (a West Lakes local). The other houses in the suburb are spacious, comfortable and large, with big gardens and ample parking.

West Lakes has a lot to offer. There is a large shopping complex, a number of cafes and restaurants, and the West Lakes Shores function centre, plus the beach is just a stone’s throw away.

This large and leafy suburb is nestled in the area between the major roads of Portrush Road and Glen Osmond. The suburb is calm and peaceful, despite its closeness to major transport routes and the CBD.

Glenunga is an excellent location for travelling in to the city. It is usually just a 15 minute drive (although closer to 30 minutes in peak hour, which seems to be between just 8:15 and 8:45 in the morning and 5:30 to 6:00 in the evening). Public transport is very convenient, with bus lines on both Portrush Road and Glen Osmond Road offering frequent service. Situated in the foothills, the Adelaide Hills are just a short drive away.

Everything you need is within arms reach. Burnside Village is only 5 minutes away, 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. There is also a small supermarket, pharmacy and a couple of restaurants at the Glen Osmond end of Bevington Road.

Glenunga has wide streets lined with plane trees and houses ranging from grand old bungalows to cutting edge modern homes, many with pools and tennis courts. There are a few rental properties in the area and a number of family homes. Nearby schools include Glenunga International High School and Seymour College (a private girl’s school).

The surrounding streets are leafy and picturesque, so it is a great spot to wander the streets with your dog or hit the pavement for an early morning jog.

This up-and-coming suburb, situated just north of Adelaide and west of Prospect, is undergoing a huge transformation. Previously an industrial heartland, Brompton is becoming a residential hotspot. The old cottages in this suburb are undergoing major renovations and modern townhouses are springing up everywhere.

Rents are still quite low in the area, and the house prices haven't quite taken off... yet. Expect a boom once the economy starts to pick up.

In a close and convenient location to Adelaide's CBD, getting to work is easy. It's just a 15 minute drive to the heart of the city, or otherwise simply hop on the bus on Torrens Road and you'll be in the CBD in less than 20 minutes.

There are still a few old areas and not so friendly pubs around Brompton, so do take care at night time.

The shopping and café facilities in this suburb have not kept up with the rapid residential development, so you'll need to go to neighbouring Prospect for your grocery shopping or to catch up with a friend over coffee.

One hidden gem, tucked away on Second Avenue, is the Brompton Hotel. A recently renovated bar and restaurant, this place is perfect for a quiet mid-week drink, casual pub meal, restaurant dining or a big Saturday night.

Mount Gambier is South Australia’s second largest city with a population of around 24,000 in the town itself (and over 30,000 in the surrounding region), significantly less that the million plus in Adelaide.

Situated in the state’s south-east (only kilometres from the Victorian Border), the drive to Adelaide takes around 4 ½ hours or so, and Melbourne is around 5 hours. Buses run to both regularly but take a lot longer. There are also multiple frequent flights with Regional Express every day.

The city lies in the heart of the Limestone Coast region, and is well known for its top-quality produce. The region’s climate is significantly cooler than more northern areas of SA, and the higher annual rainfall is well suited to the farming and forestry of the surrounding district.

Just a short drive to the north is the world-famous Coonawarra wine region, and to the South and West a selection of fantastic holiday spots and country towns along the rugged coastline (although the water is not warm by any measure!).

The city has continued to sprawl out from its historic centre. Commercial Street, in the centre of town, provides a full range of shops and services while the large supermarket chains all have a local presence. Pubs are numerous and there is a good choice of cafes. There is a major hospital and all of the banks. All of the services and essential facilities are provided, yet with convenience of the major capitals just a few hours away.

Mount Gambier is a great location to raise a family – green open spaces, a relaxed and friendly country-town lifestyle. Sporting facilities abound, with regional competitions across the entire southeast region for football and netball popular in winter and cricket and tennis in summer. There are a number of primary schools in the vicinity, as well as two public high schools. However quite a few families do choose to send the kids to boarding school in Adelaide or Melbourne for the later years.

Overall, Mt Gambier offers everything you need for a lovely life in the country.

Situated 40 minutes to the northeast of Adelaide, Golden Grove is a large suburb offering comfortable living in a range neat and tidy subdivisions. Many of the homes are large and comfortable, with very neat gardens and double garages. However blocks are quite small in this area, and so you will be close to your neighbours.

Golden Grove has a number of facilities and services, including large shopping complexes, sporting facilities and schools. There is a fair share of fast food restaurants as well as inexpensive cafes offering good Italian food, noodles and other cuisines.

An excellent spot for raising a family, there are a number of primary and secondary schools in the region.

Accessing Adelaide is quite easy, with a number of bus lines frequently servicing the city. This is not a great spot for uni students, as it is a long commute and a taxi trip home after a late night out will be very expensive!

The popular seaside suburb of Henley Beach is just a 15 minute drive to the west of the Adelaide CBD. Easily accessed by public transport, Henley Beach is a lovely spot to be based all year round.

There is the full range of houses huge modern numbers on the waterfront, renovated old villas and lovely bungalows a few streets back. Prices rise very rapidly the closer you get to the sea. There are also some small apartment blocks and units in the area offering good value rental prices, so a number of students choose to live here.

Henley Square is the hub of this suburb, offering a range of ice-cream shops, cafes and great restaurants (including Stella which serves delicious Italian, Jasmine which serves amazing Thai and Estia which is one of SAs best Greek restaurants).

Hugely popular in summer, traffic along the Esplanade can hit a standstill and finding a park or a seat in one of the many restaurants can be close to impossible.

Situated 30 minutes to the northwest of Adelaide, Port Adelaide is undergoing a major transformation. Well serviced by frequent public transport, it is not too far from the CBD.

The Port has always had some charm, despite its dubious reputation. It has a number of old pubs, an interesting Maritime Museum, bric-a-brac shops and markets. Now a number of developers have moved in, hoping to convert this rough and tumble location in to a homeowner’s dream.

A number of super-modern apartments are springing up along the Port with great views and excellent urban design. The hope is to lure professional couples and uni students, looking for a lifestyle similar to that of the Melbourne Docklands or Walsh Bay in Sydney.

There is a long way to go before the Port is fully serviced with a good range of cafes, friendly pubs and shopping options. Only time will tell whether it’s true colours will change!

A huge suburb situated about 25 minutes to the south of Adelaide, Marion is centred around the enormous Westfield Shopping Mall.

Offering a wide range of shops, fast food restaurants, cinemas and bars, Marion is an entirely self-sufficient suburb. There is the Flinders Hospital (both public and private), a number of nearby primary and secondary schools, and many sports facilities including a swimming centre, oval and tennis courts.

Marion is a great spot for Flinders University students to be based, with the university just a 5 minute drive away.

Housing in the area is relatively cheap compared to those suburbs closer to the Adelaide CBD. However the CBD can easily be reached by frequent train and bus services. Another great benefit of this location is the proximity to the beach – just a 5 minute drive and you’ll be on the sand.

Situated about 25 minutes to the northeast of Adelaide, Modbury is a large suburb offering inexpensive living with lots of facilities.

The CBD can be accessed easily by frequent trains and buses, although traffic can be slow in peak hours.

Tea Tree Plaza is a huge Westfield Shopping Mall, offering a range of shops, fast food restaurants and cinemas.

It is good and low cost spot to raise a family. Many of the homes are well maintained, with neat gardens in subdivision style living.

The suburb has a number of schools, a large hospital, doctors’ surgeries, and many other facilities. There are also a number of fast food restaurants, cafes and pubs.

It is an inexpensive spot for students to be based, with an easy commute to the CBD for uni. Just beware that a taxi ride home late at night can pricey!

A sprawling suburb about 30 minutes to the north of Adelaide, Elizabeth has long offered comfortable and inexpensive living with lots of facilities.

The CBD can be accessed easily by frequent trains and buses. The Elizabeth Shopping Centre has a wide range of shops and fast food restaurants, all of the low cost variety. There are a number of recreational activities in the region, including cinemas, the Aquadome (a large swimming complex) and ten pin bowling.

The Lyle McEwin Hospital is also nearby. There are a number of schools, including Elizabeth High School.

The area does have a reasonably high unemployment rate, and so there are a number of facilities to help the long-term unemployed.

Evanston is a suburb that has developed very rapidly over the past 20 years. Situated just 40 minutes from Adelaide along the Main North Road, Evanston is wrapped around the huge school of Trinity College and its Starplex complex.

Predominantly a residential area, Evanston is largely made up of a number of subdivisions with neat brick homes and gardens. There are also some older homes in the area that have been well-maintained and cared for.

Close to Gawler, you will have everything you need just a 5 minute drive away. There are the big shopping complexes, cafes, pubs, restaurants, hospitals, sporting facilities and cinemas.

Trinity College is the defining feature of this suburb. A private Anglican school, and the largest in the Southern hemisphere, Trinity offers a huge range of subjects, sporting facilities and educational opportunities for your children. Traffic in the area can be chaotic at the start and end of a school day, so it is a huge benefit that this school is in easy walking distance from your front door.

Gawler River is a farming region situated on the edge of the bustling suburban centre of Gawler. Just 45 minutes from Adelaide and an easy 10 minute drive to the centre of Gawler, the Gawler River is an excellent farming location in South Australia.

There are a number of large farming properties here, whether for sheep, cattle or crops. The region has suffered the drought like many other places in South Australia, but has been well-managed for the most part.

Gawler River is an excellent place to raise a family. Close to Gawler, you can access huge supermarket complexes, sporting facilities, excellent schools (including the Trinity College and all it has to offer), hospitals and everything else you might need.

The huge suburb of Gawler has undergone a very rapid expansion over the past 10 years and is now a major suburban centre. The population has grown rapidly, just tipping over the 20,000 mark.

Gawler is situated just 45 minutes north of Adelaide and 25 minutes south of the Barossa Valley. It is an easy commute either way - whether to work in the wine region or in the Adelaide CBD. There are buses to the Barossa and trainlines to Adelaide.

Gawler has a lot to offer, with a number of major businesses operating here, large supermarket complexes and substantial essential services including a large hospital.

There are many facilities for families too, including the huge Starplex sports complex at Trinity College, a cinema complex and many sporting and recreational facilities. There are a number of primary schools in the area, as well as Trinity College (a private co-educational school), Gawler High School and many others.

The heart of the town can be difficult to drive through, with traffic jams along the main street common. However significant works have taken place to improve flow around the area.

Located just a 10-20 minute drive from Adelaide, this large suburb is nestled in the foothills to the east of Adelaide.

With many comfortably family homes, modern townhouses and duplex style cottages, Magill offers a range of living styles to suit families, retirees, professional couples and uni students. Purchasing in this can be quite high, but there are still some bargains and renovator’s delights to be found. It is also a good spot in Adelaide for finding reasonably priced rental properties.

This is an excellent spot for uni students, with the Magill campus of Uni SA situated nearby.

Magill has a number of shops and restaurants. There is a large Italian population in this region, so you will find a number of stores selling fresh pasta and good coffee. The Avenues complex is handy for those in the western end of Magill, and there is a Foodland on Magill Road for those on the eastern end.

Located just next door to Norwood, you will be a reasonable walking distance or short drive (depending on what part of Magill!) from the Norwood Parade and its cafés, shops, supermarkets and cinema complex. There is also the Maid and Magpie at the start of Magill Road – a great pub that has undergone an excellent renovation and serves really good pub meals.

With frequent bus lines along both Magill and Payneham Roads, accessing the city is quick and easy.

Situated on the hill to the immediate east of the old main street of Gawler, Gawler East is a lovely residential suburb set slightly to one side from the hustle and bustle of central Gawler.

Accessing the main shopping areas of Gawler is just a five minute drive. You also have the added convenience of a small collection of shops, which are handy enough in case you need a carton of milk or newspaper on the weekend.

Gawler East has a couple of primary schools, and the high schools of Trinity College and Gawler High School are just a short bus ride away. There a lots of facilities in the surrounding area, including ballet schools, the Gawler swimming pool and the huge Starplex complex at Trinity College.

It is a lovely and quiet area for family living, with all of the facilities of the main town of Gawler just a short drive away.

This lovely suburb, with wide tree-lined streets and spacious family homes, is just a casual 15 minute drive along either Unley Road or Fullarton Road to the city.

Close to a number of schools, including Unley Primary, Mercedes College (a Catholic coeducational school), Walford (a private girls school) and Scotch College (a private co-educational school), it is a great spot for raising a family.

All of the facilities you need a right at your fingertips in neighbouring Mitcham which offers a fantastic range of supermarkets, shops, a cinema complex, hair and beauty salons, banks and other services.

The delightful café strip of Hyde Park is just two suburbs away, a lovely spot to catch up over coffee and a touch of shopping.

Grand old Springfield! Tucked away in the leafy foothills, with its huge mansions and immensely wealthy population discreetly hidden from view.

This is one of the blue ribbon suburbs of Adelaide, with many of the ‘who’s who’ living here in some of Adelaide’s grandest homes.

There are some lovely parks and walking trails nearby for those who enjoy fitness.

Schools in the region include Mercedes College (a Catholic coeducational school), Walford (a private girls school) and Scotch College (a private co-educational school).

The best shopping and other facilities are in neighbouring Mitcham with its brand new shopping complex. The delightful café strip of Hyde Park is just two suburbs away, a lovely spot to catch up over coffee and a touch of shopping.