Where to live in Adelaide
City Of Adelaide
The City of Adelaide covers the CBD and North Adelaide, along with surrounding parklands. It has a young, highly educated and internationally diverse population, with students, professionals and apartment residents particularly prominent. It is home to major universities, hospitals, restaurants, shopping and cultural attractions, with excellent public transport and easy access to the city centre. North Adelaide offers a more established residential feel, while the CBD is increasingly apartment-focused. The main advantage is convenience; the downside is that city living can mean smaller properties, more noise and less of a traditional suburban feel.
City Of Unley
Unley covers popular inner-southern suburbs including Unley, Hyde Park, Parkside and Goodwood. It is popular with professionals, families and established residents and has a strong reputation for lifestyle, schools and character homes. The area is known for its cafés, restaurants, shopping strips and leafy streets, while its proximity to the CBD makes it particularly convenient. There are good schools and public transport options, including trains and buses. The main downside is that popular suburbs can be relatively expensive compared with Adelaide's outer areas.
City Of Burnside
Burnside is one of Adelaide's established eastern councils and includes Burnside, Kensington, Toorak Gardens and Hazelwood Park. It is predominantly family and professional oriented and is known for leafy streets, larger homes, parks and access to some of Adelaide's better-known schools. The Adelaide Hills are also close by, giving residents easy access to walking, wineries and weekend destinations. Public transport is reasonable, although a car is useful. The main trade-off is that housing is generally more expensive and the area is quieter than Adelaide's inner-west or CBD.
City Of Charles Sturt
Charles Sturt covers much of Adelaide's inner-west and includes Henley Beach, West Lakes, Findon and Woodville. It attracts a broad mix of families, professionals, retirees and younger households, with the coastal suburbs particularly popular. The area is known for beaches, West Lakes, shopping, sporting facilities and relatively easy access to the CBD. Schools and public transport are well represented. The main advantage is the combination of beach, amenities and city access, while some suburbs further inland have less of the coastal lifestyle.
City Of Holdfast
Holdfast Bay covers Adelaide's popular coastal strip, including Glenelg, Brighton and Hove. It has a mixed demographic of families, professionals, retirees and younger residents and is particularly attractive to people wanting a beach lifestyle without being too far from the city. Glenelg is known for its beach, restaurants, cafés, jetty and tram connection to Adelaide, while Brighton offers a slightly quieter village feel. There are good schools and plenty of recreational facilities. The main downside is that properties close to the beach can command a premium.
