SA is a great place to buy real estate - it’s not just the weather that is hot, SA's real estate market is seen by the nation as hot property too.
In recent years Adelaide property prices have soared at a greater rate than all other Australian capital cities besides Perth, showing it is a popular place to live and invest in. But, as always, buying wisely comes down to choosing your location with care. So, in 2025, where are the property hotspots that experts suggest are great places to buy?
Buying Family Homes In Adelaide
In Adelaide’s north and north eastern suburbs buyers with a budget over $800,000 can find appealing family homes in:
Broadview - featuring established family homes on generous blocks and modern low-maintenance dwellings, Broadview has something for everyone.
Golden Grove – always a favourite with families due to its well-developed infrastructure, popular schools and community focus.
Blair Athol – with proximity to thriving Prospect Road amenities and easy access to the CBD, Blair Athol remains an affordable suburb for families.
Campbelltown - Community-focused Campbelltown’s proximity to Linear Park, Paradise Interchange, cafes and local shopping make it popular with families. An increasing supply of townhouses adds affordability to its many great qualities.
Homes For Adelaide’s First Home Buyers
The Adelaide suburbs first home buyers can find good value under $800,000 are:
Gawler East – features new developments with modern amenities, good schools and parks.
Ingle Farm – diversity is Ingle Farm’s strength, offering a mix of affordable contemporary homes and original seventies’ homes for for first home buyers.
Hope Valley – first home buyers can find established homes on bigger blocks in Hope Valley, with schools and reserves nearby.
Campbelltown - strong development with established blocks subdivided and replaced by townhouses and single story courtyard homes presents opportunities for affordable first home buyers.
Along with Magill, Rostrevor features a range of old and new homes amidst good schools and nature reserves with some hidden gems if you look hard.
Investing in Adelaide Real Estate
Adelaide’s northern suburbs are thriving, with a strong demand for rental properties and new subdivision areas providing building opportunities.
Experts suggest there is exceptional value to be found in Greenacres with plenty of potential for growth and development.
Munno Para West offers affordable buying for property investors in an area seeing rapid growth and expansion.
With such good amenities including parks, schools, shops and the University, Mawson Lakes remains a high-demand suburb for rental properties.
Featuring thriving shopping and dining precincts and easy proximity to the CBD, North Adelaide and Prospect continue to be popular investment locations.
Take advantage of our free property value estimate and talk to our agents about buying or selling in the booming Adelaide property market. Contact Boffo Real Estate today for all your real estate needs.
