A rezoning initiative in Adelaide’s north is set to open the door to more housing in the fast-growing Playford Alive precinct, with the South Australian Government backing both private sales and affordable rental builds in a coordinated expansion effort.
Planning Minister Nick Champion confirmed that the Playford Alive East Code Amendment will see approximately 110 new allotments created in Munno Para, as land previously reserved for employment use is reclassified for residential development. The rezoned land sits close to public transport and amenities, making it an appealing option for homebuyers priced out of the inner suburbs.
The announcement coincides with the release of 22 new allotments today, part of what the Government is calling the ‘Admiral Release’—the first of five housing releases expected over the next few months. These new homes will form part of the ‘Woodland Precinct’ and include a variety of block sizes and types, from smaller villa blocks to larger traditional lots.
Construction is also underway on 25 new affordable rental homes in the same area, using a streamlined building approach designed to reduce the typical early-stage hold-ups that slow housing delivery. The initiative is led by Renewal SA through its Builders Panel, a government-approved pool of fifteen builders chosen to deliver homes more efficiently.
“The Builders Panel is cutting red tape and making it faster to get homes built,” said Mr Champion. “We’re seeing fewer tenders, standardised contracts, and pre-designed plans—all of which help speed up the process without cutting corners.”
Agreements with builders were signed late last year, allowing for a quicker start on site. Burbank was the first to break ground on nine homes, followed by Brazzale Constructions with 11 homes in June. Another five homes, to be built by Metricon, are now awaiting final development approval and expected to start soon.
Altogether, the Builders Panel is on track to deliver nearly 200 homes across Playford Alive, Noarlunga and Seaton, combining market-rate and affordable options. The east side of Playford Alive alone is expected to see more than 1,480 homes built—1,300 of which are individual allotments, alongside five medium-density projects.
Since May, nearly 80 allotments have been released to the public and are already close to sold out. Earlier this year, the Newton Boulevard precinct—comprising 282 allotments—was fully sold, with more than 65% of those properties sold within the Government’s Affordable Housing price cap. It marked a record year for the Playford Alive project, which saw a 63% jump in sales in 2024 compared to the previous year.
“We are building more homes, selling more homes and unlocking even more homes in this thriving community,” Mr Champion said. “Every home we build, every allotment we release and every block we rezone is aimed at giving South Australians a fair chance at home ownership.”
The coordinated push forms part of the Malinauskas Government’s wider strategy to ease housing pressures across South Australia, particularly in areas like Adelaide’s north, where demand continues to outpace supply.
With land shortages and construction delays still challenging other parts of the country, the focus on speeding up delivery through strategic rezoning and efficient building partnerships is being closely watched by other jurisdictions.
As Mr Champion put it, “Playford Alive is proof that when you plan properly and build with purpose, you can meet demand—and give more families the opportunity to own or rent a decent home close to transport, parks and schools.”
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