Adelaide is kicking some major goals right now. As well as being named the 5th Most Liveable City in The World recently, we’ve just taken out the World’s No. 1 Rising Star Destination and have been in the top cities for the Perfect Weather All Year Round list.
In addition to the external accolades for our city, it’s one under constant evolution.
The new Royal Adelaide Hospital is on the cusp of opening with a September 2017 launch date, which will see our Health & Biomedical Precinct along North Terrace come to life. The South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) sits at the heart of the Precinct as South Australia’s first independent, flagship health and medical research institute. The University of Adelaide Health & Medical Sciences Building is also under construction. Once complete, this corner of the city will be bringing thousands of jobs to the city, along with new residents. Team that with the city’s booming bar & restaurant scene, and ever-increasing after hours offerings, the endless festivals and entertainment, and the reasons to move into our CBD are forever growing.
Luckily for those of us who want to get amongst it, there are dozens of amazing apartment buildings under construction, or about to be developed, in and around the CBD.
To save you hours of driving around, we’ve put together a handy little guide to show you the highlights of each, their locations, and when they are expected to be completed, so you know how long you have to get your ducks in a row. There’s also a map at the bottom so keep scrolling.
Adelaide Apartment Development Comparisons
Development | Range | Apt Beds | Commercial/ Retail |
Floors | Completion | Perks/Notes |
Echelon, 322 King William Street | Mid-High | 1 + study,2,3, PH | Yes | 31 floors
140 apts |
Dec 2019 | Concierge, cafes, bars, restaurants, pharmacy, tram stop out front, near Gouger St, community floor with swimming pool, library, cinema. Views from level 20, 5 star whisky & wine bar (members only) on rooftop. |
Solea, 261 Pulteney Street | Mid | 1,1+study,2 | Yes | 23 floors
68 apts |
Sept 2019 | Rooftop bar, 4 apartments per floor, only 68 apartments total, boutique building, architecturally designed |
West Franklin, 142-150 Franklin Street | Mid | Studio, 1,2,3 and Dual Key | Yes | 23 floors
450 apts |
Sept 2018 | Glass Pool, Gym, Golf Simulator, Sauna, Rooftop Bar, Cinema |
Adelaidean, 27 Frome Street | High | 1, 2, 3 | Yes | 35 floors
88 apts |
Late 2019 | Hotel services (on top of hotel) |
Realm, 170 North Terrace | Mid-High | 1, 2, 3 | Yes | 39 floors
320 apts |
Late 2019 | Gym, lap pool, spa, theatre and dining facilities and roof terrace only to penthouses, bbq facilities. |
Bohem, 150 Wright Street | Mid | 1 & 2 | Yes | 21 floors | Sept 2018 | Gym, Pool, Deck, Café/bar |
Kodo, 28 Angas Street | Low-Mid | 1, 2, PH | No | 30 floors | May 2018 | NIL |
Park SQ, 211-215 South Terrace | Mid-High | 1, 2, 3 | Yes | 144 apts | Late 2019 | Pool, spa, sauna, gym, community garden areas |
Hurtle & Co, Halifax Street | Mid | 1, 2, 3, 4 | No | Mid 2017 | NIL | |
East End, 293-297 Pirie Street | Low-Mid | 1, 2, 3 | No | 140 apts | Nov 2018 | Community terrace not on rooftop |
Luminesque, 108 Currie Street | Mid-High | 1, 2, 3 PH | Yes | 32 floors
72 apts |
December 2019 | All hotel services and amenities (Sofitel) |
Bowden (The Artisan), between 5th & 6th Street Bowden | Mid | 1, 2, 3 | No | 7 floors
50 apts |
Sept 2018 | Courtyard |
Solea, 261 Pulteney Street
With 68 apartments over 17 residential levels and crowned with an iconic roof top entertainment area, Soleá will be a ‘beacon’ on Pulteney Street and a safe haven for its residents. As one of the most ‘central’ apartment developments in Adelaide, Soleá will deliver 1, 2, 3, and 4 bedroom apartments on Pulteney Street. With the soon to be completed Calvary Hospital just around the corner, the Police Building next door and the myriad of offices in the CBD, Soleá promises to be an attractive opportunity for investors and owner-occupiers alike. Overlooking the city lights, Solea’s beautifully designed rooftop retreat will be a place to sit, enjoy a drink, chat with some friends or else quietly relax amongst the greenery with your headphones and a book. The tables and versatile bar spaces, including BBQ and Wood Fire Pizza Oven facilities, provide a flexible setting however sociable you are and offer an extra place to enjoy in addition to your own apartment.
Echelon, 322 King William Street
Limited to 140 residences in two towers, each starting at level 20, ECHELON will enjoy spectacular views of the city, parklands, hills or ocean from each of its one, two or three bedroom high-rise residences. Experience luxurious city living with fine dining, cafes, whiskey/wine bars, roof top pool, wellness centre and so much more for you to enjoy.
West Franklin, 142-150 Franklin Street
A visionary union of modern design, ideal location, dramatic spaces and curated luxury amenities, West Franklin offers an opportunity to be a founding member of Adelaide’s newest creative epicentre. Rising skywards out of the humble bricks and mortar of the old Balfours site, West Franklin is the first in a series of mesmerising towers planned for an urban village already garnering a reputation as one of the city’s hippest. Delights await at every point of the compass from its distinctive glass and metal façade. And whether your passion is for culinary, cultural, sporting or retail, all are just a short walk away.
Adelaidean, 27 Frome Street
Welcome to a shining architectural spire embodying a city come alive. Within exists a space of comfort and convenience, and around its base spills the city’s busiest district, pulsing with culture, art and ideas. A defining point in any view of the skyline, Adelaidean rises from a clear and simple architectural vision: timeless elegance, evoking heritage and a thriving future city, encased in an envelope of glass. Your lifestyle at Adelaidean is yours to create. It’s your life, your city and your home.
Realm, 170 North Terrace
The journey of gold is at the heart of Elenberg Fraser’s architectural vision. Fluttering golden screens alter as they rise up the tower and transform Adelaide into something kaleidoscopic. Designed to filter the elements, these screens are a mesmerising tribute to the history of the location.
Bohem, 150 Wright Street
Bohem stands as the meeting point between the serenity of the parklands and the vibrancy of the city; its character and culture. Growing from a vision to seamlessly meld the building with the green of the square, bohem offers breathtaking, uninterrupted views from its 21 storeys to grab your imagination. Its façade shifts and changes with the seasons, creating an innovative work of true living architecture. Unconventionality thrives throughout bohem, with its quirky architecture and expansive greenery and plantings complementing its outstanding amenities, with an expansive pool, leisure deck, gym and cafe bar.
Kodo, 28 Angas Street
Kodo apartments are the epitome of city living, and they offer the style and comfort that you’d expect from living in Adelaide.
Park Sq, 211-215 South Terrace
A visionary new landmark on South Terrace inspired by the urban excitement of the city and the serenity of the surrounding parklands. Park Sq is a Adelaide’s newest square and is destined to become both a city landmark and a dynamic new gathering place for the Adelaide community.
Hurtle & Co, Halifax Street
Make the move up to a more interesting lifestyle in the city, without feeling like you’ve crash landed in the midst of a concrete jungle. Hurtle&Co. is far from the high rise towers and hassles, yet so close to the cosmopolitan city attractions, bordered by parklands, heritage listings and lower scale height limitations, this is the aptly named “The Forest of Dreams”. In the heartland of Adelaide’s tightly held south eastern residential quarter, Forme Projex are handcrafting a limited collection of private homes, in an exclusive enclave fronting the picturesque Hurtle Square, just a leisurely 10 minute walk into the CBD.
East End, 293-297 Pirie Street
Located on the edge of Rymill Park, just minutes from the food and wine mecca of Rundle Street, East End Living designer apartments are superbly located. Enjoy all the festive events and activities that Adelaide enjoys and is known for on the world map – Clipsal 500, Adelaide Fringe and so much more. Forget the car – stroll to work, a live performance or enjoy some exercise walking, jogging or cycling through Rymill Park, the Botanic Gardens or the River Torrens. The location… the choices.
Luminesque, 108 Currie Street
An address in the centre of the city is one thing. Above the Sofitel is something else again. The name alone says prestige, with a touch of glamour and buzz about it. And by buying an apartment shared by a five-star hotel you can indulge in some hotel extravagances, should you wish. The idea: to add a whole new dimension to staying at home.
Bowden (The Artisan), between 5th & 6th Street Bowden
The Artisan is inspired by the artisans of past and present. Bowden’s newest apartment building is urban living at its best – aesthetically pleasing and aspirational. With 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments available, The Artisan embodies the new spirit of Bowden’s redefined living with a design approach that embraces sustainability and ergonomic living as its first principles.