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Adelaide Council Plans 50,000 CBD Residents, 1,000 Homes Yearly
The council aims to nearly double the local population, requiring 1,000 new homes each year through private development.
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Adelaide City Council has endorsed a goal to lift the CBD and North Adelaide population to 50,000 residents by 2036. Achieving this target would require around 1,000 new homes annually, relying primarily on private sector development to reshape the skyline.
The plan sits alongside a 5.6 per cent rate rise for 2026 to 2027 that lifts the average residential rate to $2,387 for roughly 30,000 affected properties. Council documents note the need for significant community engagement and infrastructure to support the extra residents.
State government deals easing building height limits to 134 metres in parts of the eastern CBD are expected to help unlock new housing supply. Local businesses stand to gain from increased foot traffic and spending as the resident base grows over the next decade.
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