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Competition for property in Adelaide’s supply-starved market is heating up, with homes in some suburbs selling much faster than they were a year ago.
Salisbury Heights houses recorded the largest drop in the number of days they were spending on the market, according to latest PropTrack data.
The median time on market stood at 19 for the northern suburb by the end of February, which was 18 fewer days compared to the same time last year.
Golden Grove houses were next, spending nine fewer days the market than a year ago, followed by those at Elizabeth Grove (8) then Broadview and Seaford Heights (both 7).
The suburbs’ median days on market now stand at 20, 24, 20 and 17 respectively.
Eclipse Real Estate principal Jayden Kirk said he was selling houses within a week or two at the moment, with those in Golden Grove and Salisbury Heights particularly popular.
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He said Golden Grove was sought-after because of the schools and shopping centres on offer, while Salisbury Heights was appealing because it was cheaper without being too far away from the amenities of neighbouring areas.
“Golden Grove is more family oriented, it’s more driven by the schools, greenery and open space,” he said.
“Being close to schools is becoming more important, especially in the family areas.
“Salisbury Heights is the next suburb down the hill – you’re still getting affordable, big blocks out there and you’re five mins away (from neighbouring amenities).”
According to PropTrack data, Golden Grove has a median house price of $915,000, while Salisbury Heights’ is $830,000.
Mr Kirk wasn’t surprised the number of days homes were spending on the market was declining in some areas, with properties “flying out the door” across the board.
Meanwhile, Adelaide recorded the largest drop in the number of days on market for units, according to the data.
They were spending nine fewer days on the market compared to a year ago, with the median now 29.
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Ray White Adelaide City director Andrew Downing said earlier this month there had been “a real flip on apartment living” in the CBD, with many buying them to live in instead of to lease as student accommodation.
He said their price point was their main point of interest, coupled with higher quality offerings.
“Anything under $700,000 or $800,000 is very popular, very competitive,” he said.
“There are high quality apartments being built as opposed to the student apartments a few years ago.
“It was either being bought by an investor or parent trying to help out kids in that market.
“Developers are concentrating on local buyers and interstate buyers now, and people are buying them to live in.
“Most people who buy apartments to live in are working in the city or studying, it’s definitely a lifestyle choice.”
Top 10 suburbs where days on market declines most
Ranking, Suburb, 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. Prospect – 24 days, 1 days
9. Seaton – 23 days, 1 days
10. Mount Barker – 25 days, 2 days
(Source: PropTrack – Only includes suburbs with a minimum of 30 sales in the 12-month periods ending February 2026 and February 2025.)
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