A New Life in The Festival State

Even in and around Adelaide, where 77% of South Australians live, the environment has a slow, spacious luxury that makes for an extremely high quality of life

Residz Team 2 min read


If you're already a resident, or if you're planning to relocate, a property search in South Australia will soon remind you that this unique territory is a very attractive prospect. At nearly 1 million square kilometres, it may be smaller than most of its neighbouring territories but with a population of under 2 million people [1] you're never going to feel short of elbow room. Even in and around Adelaide, where 77% of South Australians live, the environment has a slow, spacious luxury that makes for an extremely high quality of life. And let's not forget, there are lots and lots of festivals.

Adelaide: The City of Churches

Adelaide itself, situated on the coast to the east of the territory, benefits from the kind of climate enjoyed in the Mediterranean which is probably why the population is concentrated here rather than in the arid north. But it's also a home buyer's paradise, relatively speaking, because the median prices of South Australian properties are still below the national average at just $720,000 in the city, falling below $500,000 elsewhere. However, the property market in Australia has been booming in recent years and with the continuing low cost of borrowing and government incentives, it shows no sign of slowing down.

Beyond Adelaide: The Wine State

More akin to a large town than a capital city, Adelaide may not have quite the cool cachet of Sydney but it offers a rich cosmopolitan blend of culture, fashion, entertainment and gastronomy to go along with its natural beauty and wide open spaces. But if the City of Churches still doesn't seduce you, there are plenty of other treasures in South Australia, such as the Adelaide Hills, home to a cluster of the most beautiful villages in the country; the wine regions of Clare Valley and Barossa; the stunning waterways of the Murray River; the Lakes and Coorong region leading to the idyllic Riverland and the pristine coast of the Yorke Peninsula. Wherever you look, South Australian properties present the best features of Australia's architectural past, present and future. At Residz we know the market inside out because we've mapped every inch of it so there's no one better qualified to help you conduct a thorough property search in South Australia.

What Makes Residz Different?

We believe that buying a home is not just an investment in bricks and mortar or steel and glass. It's not about just location but lifestyle. We don't ask 'where do you need to live?' but 'how do you want to live?'. As a property platform, we have created a unique service that gives buyers insights into every aspect of a town, city or district, from services and schools to culture and entertainment, from climate and crime figures to distances and demographics, from flood and fire risks to health statistics. We have used technology to map every single property in the country which means we can tell you as much about any house in any street as anyone who lives there.

We're adding to our database all the time with constantly refreshed data, making a property search in South Australia a sure way of finding your dream home. With Residz you're not taking a chance, you're taking charge.