The State Government’s Greater Adelaide Regional Plan (GARP) sets out how land will be used to support growth and the infrastructure needed to make it work. In the City of Tea Tree Gully, the GARP identifies several key areas for growth.

State Significant Infill Areas in our City

These are areas identified as preferred to support higher density living, as they are near public transport and supported by an established and significant network of infrastructure and services. The State Government will play a lead role in the planning of these areas. Areas identified for Tea Tree Gully are the Modbury Precinct, a portion of Dernancourt near the O-Bahn corridor, and a section along North East Road Holden Hill (see the maps in the full Discussion Paper).

Local Infill Investigation Areas in our City

These are areas identified as preferred to support moderate scale housing and redevelopment. Planning is intended to reflect local priorities shaped through community input. The City of Tea Tree Gully is leading this planning through the development of this Housing Diversity Strategy. Areas identified in the City of Tea Tree Gully are Golden Grove (centred around the Grove Shopping Centre) and a part of Modbury North and Modbury Heights (see the maps in the full Discussion Paper).

The Towards 2050 Community Conversation is informing the development of a Housing Diversity Strategy and an Integrated Transport Strategy (see Transport Fact Sheet). Both these strategies will underpin a City Master Plan that will provide a vision and spatial framework for the City of Tea Gully across the themes of:

The Housing Diversity Strategy will identify the types of housing needed to support our community into the future so that the area remains a great place to live. The Housing Diversity Strategy will:

• Provide clear principles to guide future growth, including State Significant Infill Areas.
• Explore new opportunities for local infill development.
• Commence early planning to understand how these areas will integrate into the broader city and what infrastructure will be required to support them.

Housing diversity means offering a wider range of dwelling types to suit different household sizes, life stages, and incomes. This includes traditional detached houses, semi-detached houses, townhouses, apartments and other forms of housing. It’s about creating choice for everyone, including young singles, growing families, and downsizing retirees .

The City of Tea Tree Gully has long been dominated by detached homes. But that model is no longer keeping pace with our changing demographics. Our population is ageing, household sizes are shrinking, and being able to afford to buy or rent housing is a significant challenge for more and more people.

By planning for greater diversity, we can ensure that future development supports a range of lifestyles and incomes while also protecting the areas that we value that contribute to our unique character and diverse lifestyles.

Recent analysis by SGS Economics and Planning (A Vision for a Prosperous City 2023) highlights a clear mismatch between the housing available in the City of Tea Tree Gully and what residents need or desire. For example, many older residents want to downsize but face a shortage of smaller, more suitable homes and some families struggle to enter the market due to limited supply, and those unable to afford private rentals are left with few alternatives. Addressing this imbalance means increasing housing diversity and affordability