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This blue ribbon location is blue ribbon for very good reason! Situated in the heart of Adelaide’s eastern suburbs, Burnside offers an excellent lifestyle. Great for lifestyle, and you're only 15 minutes from the Adelaide Hills and 25 minutes from the beach.

Travelling to the CBD is very easy. Just a 15 minute drive to the heart of the city (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), or otherwise just catch one of the buses and you'll be there in about 20 minutes.

At the heart of the suburb is Burnside Village, a huge complex which offers everything you need - a large 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.

The surrounding streets are perfect for walking/jogging, and there are a few good gyms just a short drive away.

The area has some nice restaurants in walking distance, but a good pub is lacking. The closest is probably the Robin Hood near Norwood, which would only be a 5 minute drive or $10 taxi fare. The closest cinema is on the Norwood Parade, also just a 5-10 minute drive away.

The homes in the region range from large old homes with big gardens (often with a tennis court and/or pool) to modern executive townhouses designed with ease of living in mind.

This sprawling country town is situated 140 km to the north of Adelaide, which is close to a 2 hour drive.

Famous for its wines, and in particular the grape varietal Rieslings, this country town has a huge amount to offer. Surrounded by vineyards and with a number of cellar doors, Clare is firmly on the tourist track. There are lots of restaurants, pubs and B&Bs in the region, which has helped it to develop quite a cosmopolitan lifestyle.

The town itself has a lot to offer, with a number of shops, services and facilities.

The residential areas of this town line the valley walls, with leafy streets, large homes and big gardens. Many houses have a pool, which is quite a necessity given the scorching temperatures in summer.

Kapunda is situated 80 kilometres north of Adelaide, and is nestled between the wine regions of Clare and Barossa Valleys.

Kapunda has number of grand old stone homes, once funded by the town's thriving copper industry, and is circled by farming properties

With a population of around 3,000, Kapunda has a true sense of community, largely due to the area's strong commitment to the local football and netball teams which compete in the norther competition for the region.

The town has a number of services, including a good range of shops, services, restaurants and pubs, as well as a local primary and high school.

Roseworthy is situated about 50 kilometres north Adelaide, and is just 10 kilometres from Gawler.

Home to the renowned Roseworthy Campus and Agricultural College of the University of Adelaide which has a particular focus on winemaking, the town is has a strong focus on farming and agriculture.

Roseworthy has a handful of shops, facilities, restaurants and pubs, and is just a short drive from the bigger cities of Gawler and Elizabeth.

A good spot if you are looking for a quiet rural life that is quite close to major urban centres.

Situated on the edge of the Barossa Valley, Lyndoch is a quiet country town with a relaxed atmosphere. The population is just 2,000, and whist the town has a few cellar doors and a fantastic bakery, it generally avoids the tourist hustle and bustle of some of the bigger towns.

There are some lovely old homes, as well as some more recent housing developments. The region is surrounded by rolling hills, vineyards and farming properties. The town has great sporting facilities too, with a large oval and tennis courts.

Just a 15 minute from the city of Gawler and all of its services, Lyndoch is a great spot for quiet country living but with all the services and facilities just a short drive away.

Busy Victor Harbor! This thriving seaside town has exploded to become the huge hub of the Fleurieu Peninsula.

Just 80 kilometres and about an hour south of Adelaide, Victor Harbor is a tourist hotspot which bustles all year round. Victor Harbor offers a stunning beaches along the magnificent South Coast, and lots of good fishing and boating around the safe and protected Encounter Bay. There are a couple of good golf courses, such as McCracken and Victor Harbor Golf Course.

The climate is mild. Quite cool in winter, and generally sunny in summer with the occasional scorcher of 35 degrees plus.

Victor Harbor has also become a popular retirement destination. There are lots of social activities, including lawn bowls and the local RSL Hall. Subdivisions and retirement villages are rapidly growing.

House prices along the waterfront are absolutely huge, but there is good value just a few streets back. With all of the services, shopping and facilities you need, and easy access around the town, Victor Harbor is a lovely spot to visit, to raise your family or to retire.

Hyde Park is a must-have South Australian address. Nestled just to the south of the city and to the immediate east of Unley, Hyde Park offers a lifestyle like no other.

Homes in Hyde Park range from modern architecturally designed properties, many with pools and stylish urban living, to delightfully renovated cottages. House prices in this suburb are high, and rental properties are difficult to come by. Parking is at a premium too, and can be a challenge if your property does not have a garage or driveway.

The main strip of Hyde Park is King William Road. This offers one of Adelaide’s best selections of coffee shops, cafés, homewares, bridal stores and fashion. It is a must for a long lunch and shopping blitz with your girlfriends.

Convenient to the Adelaide CBD, you can be in the city centre within 5 minutes by car or easily by public transport (with frequent bus lines).

Hyde Park is a beautiful suburb and a great spot to be based for lifestyle, and this is reflect in the prices.

Beautiful Unley offers it all! A hotspot for professional couples, families and students alike, Unley offers a range of living options and all of the conveniences you need.

The homes in Unley range from large old homes with big gardens often with a swimming pool or tennis court, to modern executive townhouses, to cottages and townhouse blocks in need of renovation but great for cheap rent.

Running through the heart of Unley is Unley Road, which offers a large shopping complex with big supermarkets, great clothes shopping at the Metro and all of the other services you need including a huge medical practice (Fountain Corner) and post office.

Unley Road is also an excellent strip for drinking and dining. The off-beat Boho offers an edge burlesque vintage-chic pub experience, with good pub food and live music. There are a number of cafés offering Thai, Indian and Italian, and a few coffee bars for during the day too.

The Adelaide CBD is just minutes away by car, although Unley Road can hit gridlock at peak hour. There are frequent buses as well which will take you in to the heart of the city.

There are also a number of businesses located along Greenhill Road (on the northern end of Unley) and on Unley Road itself so you may not even need to head in to the city!

Flanked by the southern parklands, there are lots of sporting options in the region including soccer fields, hockey and cricket pitches, jogging tracks and even a BMX track. There are a number of schools nearby, including Walford (a private school for girls) and Unley Primary.
House prices are generally quite high, rents range from high (for executive living) to low (for student style accommodation), so you will be sure to find something to fit your style and budget.

Fullarton is a large residential suburb, with a number of large homes (many recently renovated), quite a few modern townhouses and courtyard homes, and some brand new apartment blocks offering sweeping views of the southern parklands and the CBD.

The suburb offers a range of services including a large supermarket, post office and a couple of coffee bars. However your best bet for shopping in the nearby Burnside Village, just ten minutes away, which a huge complex offering everything you need - a large 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.

The location is very convenient to the city. Just follow Glen Osmond Road and you will be in the heart of Adelaide’s CBD within minutes, although take note that traffic on this road can come close to a standstill during peak hour. Public transport is easy and convenient, with frequent buses during the day.

Fullarton has a couple of good pubs and restaurants tucked away in the quiet streets, such as the Earl of Leicester (for a delicious pub meal) or Namaté (for Nepalese dining). Otherwise there are lots of good options in the neighbouring suburbs, such as the café strip of Unley Road or the many restaurants and bars on Hutt Street on the edge of the CBD.

Glen Osmond is a huge suburb offering an array of different living options. There are some large old homes with big gardens and many with swimming pools. There are recently modern homes, with many built as duplexes with courtyard gardens. There are also older cottages which are great for student living, although some are in need of some renovation.

The location is very convenient to the city. Just follow Glen Osmond Road and you will be in the heart of Adelaide’s CBD within minutes, although take note that traffic on this road can come close to a standstill during peak hour. Public transport is easy and convenient, with frequent buses during the day.

The area has all of the services that you will need – from supermarkets, grocery stores, a couple of small gyms, post office and coffee bars. The small shopping strip contains a number of ‘seconds’ stores, which is great if you’re looking to rummage for a bargain and not much else. However Burnside Village is just five minutes away, which a huge complex offering everything you need - a large 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.

The one thing lacking from Glen Osmond is a good pub or restaurant, so you will need to head to neighbouring Unley or Fullarton if you want to catch up with your friends over a drink or dinner.

Business is booming in Adelaide and the CBD has taken off with apartments rapidly being built and businesses growing.

Inner city living is quite a new thing in Adelaide, but is being embraced and the after hours facilities are developing rapidly. There are some fantastic inner city apartment blocks popping up, such as the luxurious apartments above David Jones on Rundle Mall and the brand new development on the north-western corner of Hindmarsh Square.

There are huge positives for opting to move to the heart of Adelaide. Obviously the commute to work is just a quick walk. The CBD is quite a small area, so there is no doubt you will be in your office within minutes and could return home for lunch. The CBD offers some great options for nightlife – lots of cafés on Rundle Street, a fantastic selection of cheap Asian eats in China town, and many pubs, bars and restaurants nestled away in the city streets such as the Wine Underground on Pirie Street, the Belgian Beer Bar on Ebenezer Place and the Apothecary on Hindley Street.

There is no shortage of shopping options either, with Rundle Mall on your doorstep. The Adelaide Central Market offers fantastic fresh produce and gourmet delights. Also a number of 7/11s have popped up around the city, so late night grocery shopping is an option.

The streets of the CBD are generally quite safe, although do take care at night time. Parking around the area is very difficult. Apartments of course offer parking, but it can be difficult for visitors to find a nearby spot to leave their car.

The great thing about Adelaide is the closeness of the surrounding suburbs. You can be in the café strips of North Adelaide (to the north), Unley (to the south) and Norwood (to the east) within minutes by public transport. Hop on a tram and you will be by the beach at Glenelg in half an hour, or you can be in the wine regions of one of Barossa Valley, Adelaide Hills or McLaren Vale in an hour by car.

The Hutt Street precinct of Adelaide has developed a lot in recent times, and offers very comfortable inner city living. There are a number of cottages and townhouses which have undergone substantial renovations, as well as new townhouses offering comfortable and modern living.

The area is ringed by parklands and nestles up against the old Victoria Park racecourse, which offers lots of options for sport and exercise, whether it’s walking the dog or going for a long jog.

Hutt Street itself has a huge range of dining and nightlife options to choose from, including well-known pubs such as the Havelock (an Adelaide institution), great restaurants and bars including the XO Supper Club and Citrus, and delicious cafés including The Goodlife Modern Organic Pizza House and Milano to name just a few. There is also a couple of small supermarkets, a Post Office, florist, jeweller and so on.

Wakefield Street Hospital is also situated on the northern end of Hutt Street, and the Royal Adelaide Hospital is just around the corner on North Terrace.

The great thing about this area is its location. You are just a short walk from the Adelaide CBD, the shops of Rundle Mall and the cafés and bars of Rundle Street. North Adelaide to the north, Norwood to the East and Unley to the south are all just a short drive away.

Parking in the area can be difficult (a permit is required if you want to park onstreet), but you would easily be able to get by without a car given the great location.

This is an excellent area for professional couples and also students (although rents can be quite high).

The Hindley Street precinct of Adelaide has undergone quite a facelift in recent time, with the emergence of a number of new modern apartment blocks. Whilst there are some pockets of good living, it is still an area that has a long way to go in terms of safe and comfortable living.

A large driver for the development of the area is the University of South Australia City Campus. This has brought a number of students to the West End, and encouraged the development of a number of cafés, restaurants, pubs and bars. There are some excellent spots for nightlife – the Vodka Bar, the Apothecary, Mojo West and the Casino on North Terrace to name just a few. However Hindley Street and the surrounds (including Light Square and West Terrace) have more than its fair share of late night events including a few well-publicised reports of early morning violence, so high vigilence is required in the area at night.

There are some good benefits to the area in terms of location. Rundle Mall and all its shops, the CBD and the cafés of Rundle Street are just a 5 minute walk away. It is just a stone’s throw to the Adelaide Train Station if you need to head out of town, and the tram line starts in the West End and will take you to the heart of the city for free or all the way to Glenelg (a beach side suburb 20 minutes out of Adelaide) quickly and conveniently.

All in all, there are some cheap apartments available, but it is an area where you need to be very careful at night.

North Adelaide is one of Adelaide’s most prestigious addresses, but is offers a range of styles and lifestyle options.

The full suite of accommodation options are there – whether you are a uni student, professional couple or family. There are grand houses around Brougham Place, Molesworth Street and Wellington Square. There are the executive townhouses lining Bagot Street and Archer Street, the designer Air apartments and renovated cottages of Dover Street. And then there are the apartments along Barton Terrace West and East, and the student accommodation of the university residential colleges such as St Marks, St Annes, Lincoln and Aquinas.

Just a stone’s throw from Adelaide, North Adelaide offers it all. O’Connell Street is the hub, with a huge range of supermarkets, shops and pubs. There is a 24 hour bakery, cinema complex, a selection of homewares stores and a gym.

There is a vast range of cafés and restaurants, representing a range of cuisines and cultures from Italian, Indian and Japanese to modern Australian, Thai and good old-fashioned pub food. New restaurants open every now and then, the most recent being the hugely successful Sparrow which
offers tapas, a la carte, delicious desserts and an interesting wine list.

Public transport to the Adelaide CBD is quick and easy, with frequent buses along both O’Connell Street and Jeffcott Street. Otherwise the CBD is just a casual 25 minute stroll.

There are local schools nearby including North Adelaide Primary, and also Wilderness (a private girl’s school) in neighbouring Medindie.

With so many options, North Adelaide is a great spot to be based for uni, renting or buying – whatever your lifestyle stage and budget.

Located to the west of Adelaide and two suburbs short of the seaside suburb of Glenelg, Novar Gardens is a comfortable residential suburb.

With wide streets and loads of parking, Novar Gardens has predominantly single storey brick homes with neat gardens, no fences and many with swimming pools in the backyard.

Close to the airport, Novar Gardens is directly under the flight path. However the Adelaide Airport is managed with strict curfews on flight times so you will be able to sleep well at night.

This is a great spot for raising a family, as it is safe and quiet. Nearby schools include the Lutheran co-educational school Immanuel College and Glenelg Primary School.

It is also a safe and friendly neighbourhood, and very popular with retirees.

Locals tend to head to nearby Glenelg or Marion which offer a huge range of shopping choices, although both can be hectic with traffic at times.

Overall Novar Gardens is a relaxed and quiet area, with all you need with in easy reach.

Immediately adjacent to bustling Glenelg, Holdfast Shores is Adelaide’s most exclusive beachfront playground.

Just a 20 minute drive from the CBD, a 30 minute tram trip or 40 minutes by bus, Holdfast Shores offers luxurious waterfront apartment-style living for you and Adelaide’s most expensive berths for your yacht or ocean-cruiser.

Set on the ground floor of the seafront apartment complex is a restaurant strip which has views across both the marina and the sea. This esplanade offers a huge range of options including fresh seafood, Greek, Italian, sushi and a steakhouse.

The area can be particularly busy in the summer months, where tourists flock to this glamorous region for seaside drinks or dinner.

The beach is a good spot for swimming, even though the water can be cold. Great in summer, but only for the brave in winter.

Glenelg is a busy beachside suburb and tourist hotspot. As Adelaide’s most popular suburban beach, it is jam-packed with sunseekers in summer and maintains a steady crowd all year round.
Glenelg is easy to access from Adelaide. It is just a 20 minute drive from the CBD, a 30 minute tram trip or 40 minutes by bus.

The main strip of Jetty Road is full of fish and chip shops, cheap clothing stores, cafés and endless choices for ice-cream. There is a fastfood strip closer to the seafront, along with a couple of pubs (like the Dublin and the Grand) which attract huge crowds on summer nights. There are also a number of more pricey restaurants offering good seafood dishes, with prices to match.

Apartment blocks and old houses are quite common in the area, and there has been a huge amount of development with lots of super-modern places along the seafront. Prices rise exponentially each step closer to the sea. Parking can be a nightmare if you don’t have a garage.

Glenelg is a fun spot on the beach, where there is always something happening. However you are best to head either North or South along the coast if you are seeking something a bit more peaceful!

Leafy Hazelwood Park is a lovely suburb, set in the foothills just 15 minutes from the Adelaide CBD.
This suburb is full of grand and spacious homes with large gardens, along with the occasional complex of 1960s style units. Owning in this suburb is quite expensive, but renting is quite reasonable.

There are lots of facilities surrounding the Greenhill Road/Glynburn Road intersection. There is a major complex with a Good Life gym, physiotherapist, beautician and Fasta Pasta. There is also the Feathers Hotel, an Eastern suburbs institution, with a popular pub and pizza place.

Burnside Village is just a 5 minute drive away, with its huge range of shops, gourmet delights and cafés.

Transport links to Adelaide are good from here, with frequent buses along a couple of different routes which take around 40 minutes or so.

Situated just a 10 minute drive from Adelaide and only one suburb east of Norwood, Beulah Park is a great spot to buy or rent.

This leafy suburb has a number of modern townhouses and spacious bungalows, many situated on quiet residential streets.

Transport to the city is easy, as there are a number of bus lines.

Beulah Park is a great spot for raising a family. There are also various facilities in the suburb including parks and ovals, a doctor’s surgery and Stateswim (for swimming lessons), as well as Pembroke College (a private co-educational school).

Perfectly located just a 5 minute stroll from Norwood and its bustling café and shopping strip, you have the convenience of all that Norwood has to offer (including the huge cinema complex), but without all the parking and traffic.

On the inner ring surrounding Adelaide, Kent Town is a great spot for renters looking for a convenient location. Just a 15 minute stroll to the west and you’ll be on Rundle Street on the edge of the CBD, and just a 15 minute stroll to the east and you’ll be in the heart of the Norwood café and shopping strip with all it has to offer.

Accommodation is Kent Town ranges from modern townhouses and apartments, such as the converted Brewery Apartments on Dequetteville Terrace, to much more modest homes (some in need of some work!). Rents are still on the high side for Adelaide because of the excellent location.

Parking can be difficult in this location, but you might be able to get by without a car due to the close proximity to shops, two of Adelaide’s three universities and the CBD. Just be careful walking near the parklands at night time.

Kent Town is home to the recently refurbished and slightly whacky ‘Tap Inn’ (fabulous tapas menu and pub meals, and also indoor golf driving range).