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Dulwich is rapidly becoming one of the most sought-after addresses in South Australia. Its wide streets and many renovated bungalows, just to the east of Adelaide, have been part of the real estate boom.

The suburb is centred on the Dulwich shopping centre, a charming little strip of coffee bars, clothes shops and the upmarket homewares and fashion hub “One Rundle Trading Co”. This is the place to take your Airedale terrier for a stroll to catch up with your girlfriends over a mid-morning coffee and touch of shopping on any day of the week.

Close to the old Victoria Park racetrack, you can join a number of joggers from the suburb and keep in shape.

Dulwich is just a 5 minute drive from Burnside Village, which has all you need for everyday living and lifestyle including 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.

Dulwich offers a great lifestyle with convenient access to the city (just a 30 minute stroll to the CBD), and has the price tag to match!

The south of Adelaide is a true blend – with old cottages (some under major renovation), brand new apartment blocks and modern 3 storey townhouses mixed in amongst shops, offices and carparks.

A short stroll to the Central Market and China town, it is a great location for foodies looking for fresh produce, as well as cheap and authentic Asian food. You just can’t go past Ky Chow’s salt and pepper squid!

With easy access to the city’s tramlines, you can quickly be at the Adelaide Train Station or down at the beach in Glenelg.

As with all inner city locations, parking is at a premium. Many new complexes will have garages, but a permit will be required if you need to park on the street. This can be an issue if you have a number of visitors. However given the suburb’s proximity to the heart of Adelaide, you can easily get by without a car. Just take care walking at night.

Flanked by the south parklands and its playing fields, it is a great spot for fitness enthusiasts.
Overall, a fabulous and rapidly developing location right by the Adelaide CBD. The region is super convenient, with reasonable rent, moderate house prices and lots of facilities on offer.

It all happens on the East End!! Home to Rundle Street, one of Adelaide’s most famous food and wine strips, this is where you need to be for the instant city life.

Apartment blocks abound along Grenfell Street and the small streets tucked in behind Rundle Street like Charlick Street, Ebenezer Place and Union Street. Parking can be a real challenge for any visiting friends, but the area is very well-serviced by taxis and buses.

Close to two of the State’s three main universities, the suburb attracts a number of students at the coffee bars during the day and to party at night.

On the edge of Adelaide’s CBD, the East End is just a casual stroll to the city’s major business and shopping district. The East End is also flanked by parkland and the Botanic Gardens, so is perfect for catching some fresh air and quiet time away from the busy vibe of Rundle Street.

The Royal Adelaide Hospital is also just next door. Highly convenient if you need urgent healthcare, but this does have the downside of some rather unsavoury characters at times.

Overall, a fabulous location if you are looking to be in the heart of Adelaide.

Busy Mile End! It is one of the fastest-growing residential areas in South Australia, just to the west of Adelaide. Old houses are rapidly being demolished, and replaced with modern townhouses with all the mod-cons.

A homemaker’s delight, Mile End is home to the huge shopping complex with a massive Bunnings and a large collection of furniture and homewares stores.

It is only a 5 minute drive to the city, and well-connected with public transport. It is also an easy walk, but avoid walking through the west parklands at night time as it can be quite dangerous.
Firmly planted under the flight path, it can be quite noisy. However the Adelaide Airport traffic is managed with strict curfews on flight times so you will be able to sleep well at night.

Cafes and restaurants are being built very quickly in the area, and there are all the facilities you need within easy walking distance.

Overall, Mile End is a great spot for renters or first home buyers due to the ever growing supply of housing in the suburb.

Medindie is one of Adelaide’s most exclusive suburbs, neatly tucked in to the north of Robe Terrace just a 5 minute drive from the centre of Adelaide.

On the edge of the Adelaide parklands with sweeping views of the Adelaide Hills, you can quickly feel like you’re in the country as you stroll around the fields with horses and huge gum trees.
Medindie is predominantly residential, with a cluster of astronomically expensive mansions that house many of the ‘who’s who’ of South Australia.

For the daily conveniences (such as shops, restaurants and gyms), head to the neighbouring suburb of North Adelaide which offers all you need.

The perfect spot (if you can afford it) for raising a family, with nearby schools including Wilderness (a private girl's school), St Peter's College (a private boy's school) and St Andrews (a private primary school).

The only downside to Medindie is that it is located under the main flight path. However this does not appear to have detracted from the general ambience, grand lifestyle or house prices!

Situated just a 5 minute drive from the Adelaide CBD, Walkerville is one of Adelaide’s prestigious suburbs. With a number of grand old homes with spacious gardens, it is expensive to buy but for good reason.

The suburb centres around Walkerville Terrace, which has a collection of coffee shops, casual pubs and smaller stores. There is a major shopping complex under construction (due to be completed in the next couple of years).

On the edge of the River Torrens, it is the perfect location for those who love to go walking or jogging. The suburb is well set up for families, with nearby schools including St Andrews (a private primary school), Walkerville Primary, Wilderness (a private girl's school) and St Peter's College (a private boy's school).

Walkerville is very well situated on the edge of Adelaide, and close to North Adelaide (with a huge range of cafés, restaurants and pubs) and Magill (with the Avenues shopping complex). There are frequent buses to the heart of the CBD.

Overall, Walkerville is a picturesque suburb with all you need in easy reach for a comfortable city life and great lifestyle.

Once a sleepy seaside village, Port Elliot is now a major holiday destination. Situated about 80 km to the south of Adelaide (just over an hour’s drive), it is a great spot for a weekend getaway or holiday home.

The life of the town is very cyclical - quite quiet in winter and brimming with holiday-makers in summer. The population is growing quickly, as the surrounding land is developed in to residential developments and retirement villages.

House prices along the waterfront are absolutely huge, but there is good value just a few streets back.

Port Elliot has a lot to offer all year round. It has a couple of interesting design and homewares shops, one of the South Australia’s best bakeries, a couple of pubs and a few smaller shops and stores. Close to the larger towns of Victor Harbor and Goolwa, you can access all services and facilities within 10 minutes by car.

The highlight of this town are the beaches – the rugged surf of Knight’s Beach and the protected swimming at Horseshoe Bay. The water is cold, but is the perfect antidote to the hot summer sun where temperatures can reach almost 40 degrees.

Port Elliot is a beachside town with all the major facilities in easy reach, and is a good spot for a holiday or permanent base by the seaside.

Hahndorf is a town of German heritage, located in the Adelaide Hills and an easy 20 minute drive (just over 20 kilometres) from Adelaide.

The town is a tourist hotspot, where the Main Street bustles with tourists on any day of the week. Traffic and parking on the Main Street can be a challenge. With some old German-style pubs like the German Arms and some really touristy shops selling handicrafts, postcards and boiled lollies, it is by no means a quiet country town.

There are a number of really interesting wineries in the region offering fantastic local produce and top-notch wines, such as The Lane, Bird in Hand and Nepenthe, all just a short drive from the main town.

The homes in and around the town are built on comfortable sized blocks with large gardens. There are a number of country properties and farms in the outer regions. The town offers a number of shops, supermarkets, schools and other facilities.

Many Hahndorf locals commute to Adelaide for work, whether it is via the fast-paced South-Eastern freeway or by public transport with the bus lines that link the Hills to the CBD.

Overall Hahndorf has a very busy feel about it, with the main street driven by tourist dollars and a daily hustle and bustle. The surrounding region has a lot to offer, so perhaps avoid the town centre if you’re looking for a quiet life in the Hills.

Called 'Nurí' by Barossa locals, this burgeoning town in the heart of the Barossa Valley is 85 km from Adelaide and just over one hour by car.

Nuriootpa is the business and industrial hub of the Barossa. The facilities include large shopping complexes (the Foodland shopping centre and Community store) as well as some industrial premises (such as the nearby Wolf Blass winery).

Schools include Nuriootpa Primary School and Nuriootpa High School.

Nuriootpa is a sporting hub too, with a number of sporting facilities including tennis and netball courts, football fields and cricket pitches. The Barossa Valley golf course is on the edge of the town. The black and yellow 'Tigers' football and netball teams are strongly supported by the locals. Cricket and tennis are popular summer sports here, with the town offering a number of teams at different levels.

There are a number of cafés and coffee bars in Nuriootpa, and the most popular pub in Nuriootpa is the Vine Inn.

Millswood is a large suburb, situated to the south of Adelaide and immediately adjacent to the south-west of Hyde Park. It spans from King William Road, across Goodwood Road to Everard Park.

The homes in Millswood that are located on the Hyde Park side are grand old homes on large blocks. This is absolutely prime real estate. Across Goodwood Road, the homes become more modest and situated on smaller blocks. The streets are wide and leafy, and the location is great throughout the entire suburb. There are some good value rental properties in the area.

Millswood has access to both the upmarket shopping strip of King William Road at Hyde Park and also the good selection of shops and services along Goodwood Road.

There are local primary schools in the region, and also Annesley College (a private school for girls) nearby on Greenhill Road.

The CBD is only minutes away by car, but this can take a lot longer in peak hour as both Goodwood Road and King William Road can grind to a halt. There are numerous buses, and also a tram spot on Goodwood Road. The beach is just a 10 minute drive away.

Located 83 kilometres to the south of Adelaide in the heart of the Fleurieu peninsula, Goolwa is a bustling seafront and riverfront town.

On the edge of the Southern Ocean, Goolwa has rolling surf and picturesque beaches. Goolwa also fronts on to Lake Alexandrina with direct access to the Coorong and Mouth of the Murray River, which are suffering from the low waterlevels and the flows from the Murray River suffer from the ongoing drought and high water usage upstream.

Goolwa as a town is alive and well, and has enjoyed a period of rapid expansion over the last ten years. As a result, Goolwa has a wide range of services, facilities and amenities.

The homes in Goolwa are large and spacious, many with large gardens and just a short distance from the beach. There are also a number of modern beach-houses in the area, as the region is a popular holiday spot.

Recreational facilities abound in this town. There is a golf course, sailing and lots of beach activities.
Only 18 kilometres from the large town of Victor Harbor (a 30 minute round trip by car), Goolwa is a popular location for families, retirees and holidaymakers.

The population of the town is very seasonal. It is absolutely packed with tourists in summer, which can make it difficult to get around, and much quieter in winter of course.

Robe is a picturesque seaside town, situated 330 kilometres to the south-east of Adelaide. The closest major town and business centre is Mt Gambier, about an hour's drive away.

The main street of the town has a lot to offer, with supermarkets and grocery stores, a post office and number of small shops, cafés and art galleries.

The town is on the waterfront, with a port to the east and long stretches of sandy surf beaches to the west. Whilst a lovely spot in summer with some warm and sunny days, for the most part Robe is quite cold and windy with high rainfall.

Homes in the area are large with gardens, and the northern side of the town is ringed by farming properties. Many modern beach houses have popped up around the town in recent years.

It is a lovely spot to raise a young family, retire or holiday. The crowds are very cyclical, and the town is jam-packed with tourists in summer, and relaxed and sleepy in the winter.

In the heart of the Barossa Valley and 80 kilometres from Adelaide, Tanunda is a pretty town of around 4,000 people. Adelaide is just over an hour away by car.

Business thrives in this community, largely due to the Barossa Valley's well-earned reputation as Australia's most renowned wine region.

Facilities are plentiful offering all you need for a comfortable country lifestyle - there is a large supermarket, medical practice and hospital, banks, cafés. The Apex Bakery will quickly find its way to the top of your shopping list, with delicious bread, pastries and hot food.

A great spot for raising a family, there are a number of schools in the town including Tanunda Primary School, Tanunda Lutheran and Faith Secondary School.

Sports facilities include the Tanunda oval, tennis courts and swimming pool (all located just off the Main Street), the Recreation Centre with a gym, pool and indoor courts and the Tanunda Golf Course about a 10 minute drive from town.

The community is very active, with a number of gourmet events, art exhibitions and music performances shaping the calendar every year, as well as the Vintage Festival every second year.

The town has a very metropolitan style, with a number of cafés, top quality restaurants (try 1918 on the Main Street) and three main pubs (the Tanunda Hotel, the Valley and the Tanunda Club) - the local favourite seems to change every year or so. There are also a number of cellardoors in the town itself (such as Peter Lehmann, Richmond Grove, Langmeil Wines), not to mention all of the other wineries set in the rolling hills and valleys of the Barossa Valley region.

This is one of Adelaide's most picturesque and exclusive suburbs, centred around the majestic grounds of prestigious St Peter's College (one of Adelaide's leading private schools for boys).

St Peters is a quiet and beautiful suburb that is just minutes from Adelaide's CBD. With wide streets lined with plane trees, many of the homes are grand old bungalows that have been well-maintained or recently renovated with large gardens and plentiful onstreet parking.

St Peters itself has only a few small corner stores. You are best to head to the Avenues on Stephens Terrace in neighbouring Magill for your weekly shopping. Close to North Adelaide and Norwood, there are a number of restaurants and cafés all within a 10 minute drive away.

There is a bus line that runs through the heart of St Peters, but beware that buses are not that frequent. The heart of the CBD is just a 10 minute drive away, or can be walked in about 45 minutes if you have the energy and time.

This quiet residential suburb has everything you need all within a short walk or drive away.
Nestled in behind Walkerville and nudging the River Torrens, Vale Park is a great location for a relaxed lifestyle just moments from the city.

Connecting to your work in the CBD is easy. It is just a short drive (about 15 minutes), or there is convenient public transport with frequent buses on Walkerville Terrace.

There are a number of sporting options nearby, including a large oval and tennis courts, not to mention the long walking trails around the River Torrens.

This is a great spot for raising a family. Schools nearby include St Andrews (a private primary school), Walkerville Primary, Wilderness (a private girl's school) and St Peter's College (a private boy's school).

There are a number of shopping options in the surrounding suburbs, such as the large Avenues complex in Magill just a short drive away. There is also a huge new complex currently under construction in Walkerville (to be completed in 2011), which will be very convenient as it is only a 5 min stroll away.

If you're looking for a bite to eat or night out, you'll need to look to the nearby suburb of North Adelaide (with a large selection of bars, cafés, restaurants and pubs) or Rundle Street in the East End of Adelaide.

Prospect is a very large suburb spanning from the edge of North Adelaide all the way to Regency Road.

There are some lovely living areas around the leafy streets on either side of the Southern end of Prospect Road, with lots of old bungalow homes which have undergone recent renovation. The renovation trend is slowly heading north, as street by street of this huge suburb undergo quite major facelifts.

Prospect Road itself has a number of cafés, shops and a large complex with lots of fresh produce including Adelaide Fresh, which offers one of the best range of fruit and vegetables in Adelaide.

Just a short distance from the city, you can be in the heart of the CBD in 15 minutes by car or 20 minutes by bus (with frequent buses on Prospect Road, Churchill Road and Main North Road).

There is a huge range of facilities nearby for sport - the Aquatic Centre, the North Adelaide golf course, various gyms and the Adelaide parklands with soccer fields, tennis courts and cricket pitches. There are parklands nearby (great for walking the dog or playing with the kids).

Schools include Prospect Primary and Blackfriar’s (a Catholic boys school), and there are a number of childcare spots along Prospect Road.

It is a diverse suburb, with a number of family homes, executive townhouses and student rental accommodation, so you’ll be sure to find something to suit.

Gilberton is a beautiful, leafy suburb tucked in between North Adelaide and the River Torrens. Just a 30 minute walk or 5 minute drive to the city, it is an excellent location for families.

There is easy public transport access to the city - just hop on one of the frequent buses on Walkerville Terrace and you’ll be there in minutes.

A perfect spot for dog lovers - the River Torrens with its kilometres of walking trails is right on your door-step.

There is a small supermarket just 5 mins away on Walkerville Terrace, where this is a huge new shopping complex currently under construction across the road.

There are a couple of run-of-the-mill pubs nearby (okay for a casual drink or simple pub meal). However you are just a short walk from the huge range of cafes, restaurants, pubs and bars of Melbourne Street, North Adelaide.

A lovely location for families, with nearby schools including St Andrews (a private primary school), Walkerville Primary, Wilderness (a private girl's school) and St Peter's College (a private boy's school).

Hackney is an inner city suburb, and a very convenient spot for the professional couple. Immediately opposite the National Wine Centre and Botanic Gardens, Hackney is a picturesque suburb with many renovated cottages, large homes and a retirement village.

Hackney is just a short walk from the CBD, only about 10 mins. Buses are available, but timing can be awkward. Taxis to here from the CBD will only cost $8 or so. Walking around the area at night is best avoided.

Rundle Street is only a 10 minute walk away, where you have a huge choice of restaurants and cafés. There are a couple of nearby pubs (the Hackney and the Royal), although both are centred around pokies. The Hackney is the nicer of the two, and good for a casual meal or to watch a game of sport.

The River Torrens and its picturesque walking/cycling trails are just a 5 minute walk away, so it's the perfect spot for the jogging enthusiast.

For grocery shopping, you will need to hop in the car and head to one of the nearby suburbs. The Avenues in Magill is the closest and is a great complex, just a 5 minute drive away. There is only a small shop nearby for last minute groceries (a Woolworths Express in the petrol station on Hackney Road).

Hackney is a convenient suburb that is incredibly close to the CBD, but it lacks a real heart or social hub. However it is neatly wedged between North Adelaide and Norwood, both with a huge range of cafés and restaurants which can be easily accessed in just minutes from Hackney.

Hackney is an inner city suburb, and a very convenient spot for the professional couple. Immediately opposite the National Wine Centre and Botanic Gardens, Hackney is a picturesque suburb with many renovated cottages, large homes and a retirement village.

Hackney is just a short walk from the CBD, only about 10 mins. Buses are available, but timing can be awkward. Taxis to here from the CBD will only cost $8 or so. Walking around the area at night is best avoided.

Rundle Street is only a 10 minute walk away, where you have a huge choice of restaurants and cafés. There are a couple of nearby pubs (the Hackney and the Royal), although both are centred around pokies. The Hackney is the nicer of the two, and good for a casual meal or to watch a game of sport.

The River Torrens and its picturesque walking/cycling trails are just a 5 minute walk away, so it's the perfect spot for the jogging enthusiast.

For grocery shopping, you will need to hop in the car and head to one of the nearby suburbs. The Avenues in Magill is the closest and is a great complex, just a 5 minute drive away. There is only a small shop nearby for last minute groceries (a Woolworths Express in the petrol station on Hackney Road).

Hackney is a convenient suburb that is incredibly close to the CBD, but it lacks a real heart or social hub. However it is neatly wedged between North Adelaide and Norwood, both with a huge range of cafés and restaurants which can be easily accessed in just minutes from Hackney.

Angaston is located in the heart of Barossa Valley. It is the slower-paced neighbour of the bigger Barossa Valley towns of Nuriootpa and Tanunda. Angaston is about 90 km from Adelaide, and is a drive of about 1 hour and 20 minutes (most of which is via a major dual-lane highway).

Nestled in a valley, this picturesque town has a charming main street with a number of small, interesting shops. Many of the homes in and around the town are grand old houses (some of more than one hundred years old), set on spacious properties with large gardens and perhaps a pool or tennis court. There are also a number of neat brick homes, built in the 1950s onwards.

Angaston is a gourmet hub and an excellent spot for food and wine lovers. It is home to Angas Park (a well renowned gourmet food company, specializing in dried fruit, nuts and chocolates), the Yalumba Wine Company (Australia’s largest family-owned winery) and Saltrams Winery and its famed restaurant and function centre Salters.

The town has a small country town feel, which bustles on the weekends as many tourists explore the strip before hitting the cellar doors that dot the Barossa region.

Like many Australian country towns, sport is a large part of the town’s culture and there is a large oval for football and cricket, along with tennis and netball courts. The Angaston Hotel is the town’s main pub, and offers a good atmosphere on weekend nights and country pub meals.

Overall Angaston is a pretty town, and is a lovely spot that is not too far from other country towns and the major city of Adelaide, but quiet enough for a charming and relaxed country lifestyle set in the midst of the Barossa wine country.