A historic site is about to make way for a new suburb—how will this impact you?
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A significant shift is on the horizon for one of Adelaide's most iconic locations, and it's bound to change the city's landscape in ways you might not expect.
What was once a historical site is now at the centre of a major redevelopment that has both locals and city planners buzzing.
As plans unfold, the project promises to breathe new life into the area, but it's not without its challenges.
Adelaide’s West End Brewery site has been marked for a major transformation into a new suburb called Southwark, just on the edge of the CBD.
The name Southwark, once home to the iconic brewery in the 1880s, is a historical nod to the past, with Premier Peter Malinauskas explaining: 'People moving into the Thebarton brewery site will live in the suburb of Southwark as it was originally named and is historically appropriate.'
The new suburb’s boundaries will stretch from the River Torrens to Light Terrace, including Stirling and Dew Streets as the border with Thebarton, much like the original Southwark area.
Initially planned to host 1000 new homes, the development was later revised to include an additional 300 residences, bringing the total to 1300 homes.
The state government, pushing for more housing, emphasized the need for more homes, with Malinauskas stating, 'We want people to live here, and we need more homes.'
The billion-dollar development will see one-fifth per cent of its homes allocated as affordable housing, with plans for the government to own some properties for low-cost rentals.
The first homes in Southwark are expected to be ready by the end of 2026, promising to reshape the area significantly.
As Adelaide embraces new developments and urban transformations, not all changes in the city are as positive.
In a previous story, we explored growing concerns over privacy in the city, as women have spoken out about unsettling encounters with drones in local areas.
Read our full report here.
With so many changes coming to this iconic location, how do you think the new suburb will impact the city? We'd love to hear your thoughts—drop a comment below.
What was once a historical site is now at the centre of a major redevelopment that has both locals and city planners buzzing.
As plans unfold, the project promises to breathe new life into the area, but it's not without its challenges.
Adelaide’s West End Brewery site has been marked for a major transformation into a new suburb called Southwark, just on the edge of the CBD.
The name Southwark, once home to the iconic brewery in the 1880s, is a historical nod to the past, with Premier Peter Malinauskas explaining: 'People moving into the Thebarton brewery site will live in the suburb of Southwark as it was originally named and is historically appropriate.'
The new suburb’s boundaries will stretch from the River Torrens to Light Terrace, including Stirling and Dew Streets as the border with Thebarton, much like the original Southwark area.
Initially planned to host 1000 new homes, the development was later revised to include an additional 300 residences, bringing the total to 1300 homes.
The state government, pushing for more housing, emphasized the need for more homes, with Malinauskas stating, 'We want people to live here, and we need more homes.'
The billion-dollar development will see one-fifth per cent of its homes allocated as affordable housing, with plans for the government to own some properties for low-cost rentals.
The first homes in Southwark are expected to be ready by the end of 2026, promising to reshape the area significantly.
As Adelaide embraces new developments and urban transformations, not all changes in the city are as positive.
In a previous story, we explored growing concerns over privacy in the city, as women have spoken out about unsettling encounters with drones in local areas.
Read our full report here.
With so many changes coming to this iconic location, how do you think the new suburb will impact the city? We'd love to hear your thoughts—drop a comment below.
