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Are there display villages in Adelaide Hills?

Many estates in Adelaide Hills have display homes available. Check our display village directory for a full list of active display home precincts in the Adelaide Hills region, where you can compare builder designs side by side.

Which builders are active in Adelaide Hills?

Each estate guide on Compare My Build lists the builders currently active in that estate. Browse the 8 estate guides in Adelaide Hills to see which builders are building in which estates, then compare their inclusions and site costs.

What should I know before buying land in Adelaide Hills?

Before buying land in Adelaide Hills, check the estate's design guidelines, lot size requirements, soil classification, and any developer covenants. Always request a site-specific soil test and compare builder site cost estimates before signing a building contract.

How do site costs vary across Adelaide Hills estates?

Site costs in Adelaide Hills vary depending on soil type, slope, retaining requirements and the estate's developer requirements. Reactive clay or rocky sites may require more expensive slab designs. Compare builder site cost estimates across multiple estates before committing.

Is Adelaide Hills a good area for first home buyers?

Adelaide Hills offers 8 active estate guides with varying lot sizes and price points. The region's affordability depends on the specific estate and lot size. Browse our estate guides to compare options, and check your eligibility for state government first home buyer grants and stamp duty concessions.

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8 Estate Guides

Estate Guides in Adelaide Hills

Premium lifestyle estates around Stirling, Hahndorf and Mount Barker with cooler climates and scenic valley views.

Active Estates in Adelaide Hills

Browse 8 estates below. Click any guide for builder lists, site costs and estate guidelines.

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Aston Hills

Mount Barker

Aston Hills is an award-winning walkable masterplanned community in Mount Barker by Lanser Corporation, featuring land, fixed-price homes and house-and-land packages.

6 Regional builders

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Bluestone

Mount Barker

Bluestone at Mount Barker is a 130-hectare masterplanned community by Peet delivering 1,400 homes, offering beautiful scenery with access to all the amenities of the Adelaide Hills.

6 Regional builders

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Emerald Way

Mount Barker

Emerald Way is a residential community in Mount Barker by Weeks Homes offering land and house-and-land packages, with new land releases available.

6 Regional builders

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Larkview

Mount Barker

Larkview is a $180 million masterplanned community in Mount Barker spanning 22.38 hectares, delivering more than 350 residential lots with over three hectares of green open space.

6 Regional builders

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Minters Fields

Mount Barker

Minters Fields is a residential community in Mount Barker by Metro Homes SA, offering picturesque Adelaide Hills surrounds with lush green open spaces on your doorstep.

6 Regional builders

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Newenham

Mount Barker

Newenham Adelaide Hills is a premium masterplanned community by Burke Urban in Mount Barker, offering bigger blocks and beautiful surrounds with premium land now selling.

6 Regional builders

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Springlake

Mount Barker

Springlake is a premium land estate in Mount Barker offering a wide variety of land and home options across three stunning estates, with large open spaces, majestic gums, lakes and natural watercourses.

6 Regional builders

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The Grange

Mount Barker

The Grange Mount Barker is a premium masterplanned community where modern living meets the natural beauty of the Adelaide Hills, just 3km from the town centre and 30 minutes to Adelaide.

6 Regional builders

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Common questions about building in new estates.

The Adelaide Hills region currently has 8 active estate guides on Compare My Build. These range from master-planned communities with parks and schools to boutique land releases, each with their own design guidelines, lot sizes and developer requirements.

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