Home builders in Southern Adelaide
Aldinga Beach, Moana and Seaford — 3 suburbs mapped.
Southern Adelaide suburb by suburb
| Suburb | Residential zones | Heritage mapped | Bushfire-prone | Overlays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldinga Beach | General Neighbourhood, Home Industry, Housing Diversity Neighbourhood | 4 | Mapped | 11 |
| Moana | General Neighbourhood, Housing Diversity Neighbourhood, Master Planned Neighbourhood | 0 | Mapped | 6 |
| Seaford | General Neighbourhood, Housing Diversity Neighbourhood, Master Planned Neighbourhood | 0 | Mapped | 4 |
Reading the table
- 11 overlay families are mapped across the region; Aldinga Beach carries the most at 11.
- The 3 mapped suburbs cover 19 km² between them — Aldinga Beach is the largest at 14 km² and Moana the smallest at 2.4 km².
What is mapped across Southern Adelaide
Mapped in all 3: Hazards (Bushfire — General Risk), Hazards (Bushfire — Urban Interface) and Regulated and Significant Tree.
| Mapped only in some suburbs | Where (in the suburb, not on a given block) |
|---|---|
| Hazards (Bushfire — High Risk) | Aldinga Beach and Moana |
| Hazards (Flooding — General) | Aldinga Beach and Moana |
| Hazards (Flooding — High) | Aldinga Beach and Moana |
| State Heritage Place | Aldinga Beach and Seaford |
| Character Preservation District | Aldinga Beach |
| Hazards (Acid Sulfate Soils) | Aldinga Beach |
| Hazards (Bushfire — Medium Risk) | Aldinga Beach |
| Local Heritage Place | Aldinga Beach |
Questions about building in Southern Adelaide
Which council approves building work in Southern Adelaide?
City of Onkaparinga, for all 3 mapped Southern Adelaide suburbs, under the Planning and Design Code.
Is bushfire-prone land mapped in Southern Adelaide?
Yes, in all 3 mapped Southern Adelaide suburbs: Aldinga Beach, Moana and Seaford.
Which Southern Adelaide suburb has the most planning constraints?
Aldinga Beach: 11 overlay families against 4 in Seaford. Hazards (Bushfire — Medium Risk), Hazards (Acid Sulfate Soils), Local Heritage Place and Character Preservation District are mapped in Aldinga Beach and in none of the others.
What planning zones apply across Southern Adelaide?
7: General Neighbourhood, Home Industry, Housing Diversity Neighbourhood, Master Planned Neighbourhood, Master Planned Township, Rural Living and Rural Neighbourhood. Widest range: Aldinga Beach, at 6.
Is heritage mapped in Southern Adelaide?
Heritage records intersecting each suburb: Aldinga Beach 4. None in Moana and Seaford.
Lodge with: City of Onkaparinga, Planning and Design Code. Read 2026-09-14.