Shaping the future of Seaton with a community-focused transformation.

Seaton is set to undergo a once-in-a-generation transformation that will deliver 1,315 new homes. Perfectly positioned between the coastline and the city, Seaton offers a close and connected lifestyle in an established community.

Project Snapshot

client
RENEWAL SA
SCALE
38.5 HECTARES
YEAR
2023 – ONGOING
LOCATION
SEATON, ADELAIDE
COUNTRY
KAURNA
ROLE
URBAN DESIGN
STATUS
ACTIVE

Consultants & Partners

DEVELOPMENT
RENEWAL SA
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
JPE STUDIO
TRAFFIC
CIRQA
SURVEYOR
ALEXANDER SYMONDS
ARBORIST
ARBORMAN TREE SOLUTIONS
VISUALISATION
DIORAMA

Located 11 kilometres north west of Adelaide, this 38.5-hectare segment of Seaton’s northwest will be the focus of a new master plan aimed at rejuvenating the area and creating a vibrant place where people want to live, work, and play. Renewal SA, in partnership with the South Australian Housing Trust, will deliver this revitalisation.

The proposed plan includes a new mix of housing, with 1,315 new homes, and more than 20% of these homes will be offered as affordable housing through both rental and sales opportunities. Nearly 400 South Australian Housing Trust lots will be redeveloped to provide more fit-for-purpose housing.

Over 12.5% of the area will be dedicated to new open space, with an ambitious 25% tree canopy coverage target to establish a vibrant and sustainable public realm. Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) to ensure best practices in streetscape design and pedestrian safety, while 100% of the new homes will be built within walking distance of public transport hubs.

The development also includes significant investment in infrastructure upgrades, including roads, utilities, and public spaces, as well as new pedestrian and cycling paths connecting residents to local amenities and green spaces.

Sustainability is a key focus, with green design principles and energy-efficient solutions integrated into the new homes. The development will also feature community hubs and shared spaces, fostering local events and activities, creating a vibrant community for residents.

Seaton is set to undergo a once-in-a-generation transformation that will deliver hundreds of new homes. Perfectly positioned between the coastline and the city, Seaton offers a close and connected lifestyle in an established community.