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Property competition in Adelaide’s starved market is fierce, with houses in some suburbs selling faster than a year ago.
Salisbury Heights homes recorded the biggest drop in the number of days they spent on the market, according to the latest PropTrack data.
The average time in the market stood at 19 in the northern area at the end of February, which was 18 days less compared to the same period last year.
Golden Grove homes were next, spending nine fewer days on the market than last year, followed by those in Elizabeth Grove (8) and then Broadview and Seaford Heights (both 7).
The average days of market cities now stand at 20, 24, 20 and 17 respectively.
Eclipse Real Estate principal Jayden Kirk said he’s selling homes every week or two at the moment, with the ones in Golden Grove and Salisbury Heights being the most popular.
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The Golden Grove property at 26 Landrien Court sold for $1.075m in September last year.
He said that Golden Grove was wanted because of the schools and the shopping mall, Salisbury Heights complains that it is cheaper without being far from the services of the neighboring areas.
“Golden Grove is very family oriented, very driven by schools, greenery and open spaces,” he said.
“Being close to schools is becoming important, especially in family areas.
“Salisbury Heights is the next place down the hill — still affordable, big blocks over there and five minutes away (from neighborhood amenities).”
According to PropTrack data, Golden Grove’s median home value is $915,000, while Salisbury Heights’ is $830,000.
Mr Kirk was not surprised that the number of days homes were on the market was falling in some areas, with properties “flying out the door” across the board.
Meanwhile, Adelaide recorded the biggest drop in the number of days on the market for units, according to the data.
They were spending nine fewer days on the market compared to last year, and the average is now 29.
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Ray White Adelaide City director Andrew Downing said earlier this month there had been a “real revolution in apartments” in the CBD, with many buying to live in instead of renting as student accommodation.
He said that their price is what they are most interested in, along with the quality offerings.
“Anything under $700,000 or $800,000 is very popular, very competitive,” he said.
“There are high-quality rooms being built compared to those for students a few years ago.
“It was bought by an investor or a parent trying to help children in that market.
“Developers are focusing on local buyers and middle class buyers now, and people are buying them to live in.
“The majority of people who buy apartments to live in the city work or study, it’s definitely a lifestyle choice.”
Top 10 cities where market days are getting shorter
Level, Underground location, Days on market, DoM change (days)
Houses
1. Salisbury Heights – 19 days, -18 days
2. Golden Grove – 20 days, -9 days
3. Elizabeth Grove – 24 days, -8 days
4. Broadview – 20 days, -7 days
5. Seaford Heights – 17 days, -7 days
6. Craigmore – 26 days, -6 days
7. Buckland Park – 39 days, -6 days
8. O’Halloran Hill – 20 days, -6 days
9. Woodville South – 18 days, -6 days
10. Seaford Meadows – 17 days, -6 days
Units
1. Adelaide – 29 days, -9 days
2. Camden Park – 19 days, -5 days
3. Plympton – 18 days, -5 days
4. Christies Beach – 22 days, -4 days
5. Ascot Park – 14 days, -4 days
6. Norwood – 19 days, -1 days
7. Glenelg North – 23 days, 0 days
8. Hope – 24 days, 1 day
9. Seaton – 23 days, 1 day
10. Mount Barker – 25 days, 2 days
(Source: PropTrack – Includes only suburbs with at least 30 sales in the 12-month period ending February 2026 and February 2025.)
