Go South – A city of opportunity

Council-led renewal in Noarlunga and Christies Beach is unlocking new opportunities for mixed-use and mainstreet investment. With development-ready land, improved connectivity, and precinct activation programs underway, both centres are attracting investors interested in retail, health, education, and hospitality ventures. These precincts form the civic and commercial heart of southern Adelaide, and their transformation is central to the city’s economic future.

The Lonsdale precinct remains one of South Australia’s strongest-performing industrial hubs, home to leading manufacturers including REDARC, Seeley International, and EC Carpets. Zoned for industry and logistics and supported by direct access to major transport corridors, Lonsdale offers opportunities for light manufacturing, warehousing, advanced technology, and circular economy enterprises. Ongoing infrastructure upgrades continue to enhance its appeal as a key destination for industrial investment.

With 31 kilometres of coastline, world-renowned wine regions, and thriving coastal townships, Onkaparinga offers prime locations for new accommodation, dining, and experience-based tourism ventures. From the luxury Lancemore resort in McLaren Vale to growing investment in boutique accommodation, food and wine experiences, and coastal hospitality, the region is rapidly becoming one of South Australia’s most sought-after tourism investment destinations.

Onkaparinga’s year-round calendar of events and activations brings the region’s spaces, businesses, and communities to life, creating new opportunities for investment, collaboration, and local participation. Through council’s Activation Programs, businesses are encouraged to test and trial new ideas that add vibrancy to coastal precincts, mainstreets, and town centres. Grant funding and support services help local operators activate spaces, build audiences, and develop new offerings.

The region also plays host to major events that attract visitors and showcase the south on the national stage, including the Santos Tour Down Under, Golf Webex Players Series South Australia, Fleurieu Food Festival, and a growing portfolio of sporting, music, arts, and cultural celebrations. Together, these programs drive foot traffic, strengthen the visitor economy, and help local enterprises thrive.

Strategic growth areas across Aldinga, Seaford and McLaren Vale are being carefully planned to balance housing demand with economic opportunity. These locations offer future development potential for commercial centres, mixed-use hubs, and population-serving industries that will support the next generation of southern Adelaide residents and workers.

Investment: $1.5 billion+
Timeline: 20-year master-planned project (commencing 2026)
Investor origin: Victoria

Leading Australian developer MAB Corporation is set to deliver one of South Australia’s most ambitious mixed-use developments at the former Port Stanvac site. Over two decades, the project will transform this iconic coastal precinct into a dynamic hub for industry, logistics, innovation, and employment, creating a major new economic driver for southern Adelaide.

Investment: $480 million
Timeline: 10-year master-planned project (commencing 2026)
Investor origin: Victoria

National residential developer Villawood Properties is investing in the future of Aldinga with a new master-planned community that will deliver high-quality housing, green spaces, and local amenity over the next decade. This major investment reflects growing demand for well-connected coastal living and reinforces Aldinga’s position as a key growth corridor for the region.

Investment: Confidential
Timeline: Construction commenced mid-2025
Investor origin: Victoria

Boutique hotel operator Lancemore Group has broken ground on a new luxury resort along Seaview Road, McLaren Vale. Nestled among the vineyards, the development will deliver premium accommodation, dining, and event facilities, strengthening McLaren Vale’s reputation as a world-class tourism and hospitality destination.

Investment: Multi-stage, 10-year project
Timeline: Final design approval underway
Investor origin: South Australia

Adelaide Development Corporation is advancing plans for an upmarket Industry Park at Old Noarlunga, setting a new benchmark for sustainable industrial and commercial development. Designed to attract high-value industries and advanced manufacturing, the project represents a long-term commitment to building local employment and innovation capacity in the south.

Investment: $750 million (stage one estimated market value)
Timeline: Construction commencing 2026, first residents expected from 2027
Investor origin: South Australia

Renewal SA is delivering Onkaparinga Heights, South Australia’s newest master-planned community, creating a vibrant and well-connected neighbourhood in Adelaide’s growing southern corridor. Spanning more than 67 hectares, the development will deliver up to 1,000 homes in its first stage, with an additional 1,000 homes planned on adjacent land through private development partners.

Located at the gateway to the Fleurieu Peninsula and close to major transport connections including the Southern Expressway and Seaford rail line, Onkaparinga Heights will offer diverse housing options, integrated green spaces, and strong connectivity to employment, retail, and lifestyle destinations. The project reflects strong government and private sector commitment to addressing housing supply while creating a sustainable, community-focused development for the future of southern Adelaide.