City of Playford

Region: Northern Adelaide

Major suburbs: Andrews Farm, Angle Vale, Edinburgh, Elizabeth, Munno Para, Craigmore, Virginia

Population: More than 90,000

Earmarked as one of the key regions for residential growth over the next 10 years, the City of Playford has undergone significant transformation, with the development of new public infrastructure and community facilities.

The large council region covers an area of 345 km and is a key region of Adelaide’s northern suburbs. Home to large open spaces, dense suburbs and bustling communities, the City of Playford is welcoming thousands of new residents into its community each year.

Housing initiatives being offered

Identified as a key residential growth area for SA in the State Government’s Regional Planning.
Rezoning of land to allow for new housing developments to occur.
Established a steering committee with the City of Salisbury and key state agencies to unlock development opportunities in northern Adelaide.
Created dedicated roles for Growth and Infrastructure Coordinator.
Reviewing end-to-end processes of development to ensure efficiencies and provide clear communication to all stakeholders.
Partnering with key housing developers in growth residential areas.
Established Infrastructure Deds within the majority of residential growth areas to enable cost sharing of infrastructure requirements.