The Top Ten Suburbs Where Adelaide First Home Buyers Should Head In 2026

• Davoren Park, Morphett Vale, Andrews Farm are the best options for buyers seeking value and connectivity 

• Each suburb has a median price below the price caps for the First Home Buyer Guarantee Scheme and the Help to Buy Scheme 

• Plenty of stock available to ensure buyers are not competing against investors and second-home buyers 

National property specialist Oliver Hume has released a list of Adelaide’s 10 best suburbs for first-home buyers in 2026, with Davoren Park, Morphett Vale, Andrews Farm being identified as the leading options for buyers seeking affordable homes in great locations. 

Suburb	Total Properties	Median sales price (last 12 mths)	# of listings last 12 months	# of listings last 1 month
Elizabeth Downs	2,132	$540,000	128	27
Davoren Park	2,967	$543,750	175	36
Andrews Farm	3,331	$630,000	172	28
Paralowie	5,768	$680,000	186	25
Morphett Vale	9,240	$705,000	310	43
Gawler East	2,373	$723,986	106	20
Parafield Gardens	5,824	$738,250	187	28
Lightsview	1,836	$761,500	87	20
Mawson Lakes	3,620	$842,000	160	26
Golden Grove	3,174	$870,500	99	20

Oliver Hume researchers analysed dozens of suburb suburbs on the basis of affordability, eligibility for government buying assistance, available supply and proximity to important infrastructure. 

Oliver Hume MyFirstHome CEO Adam Duster said while first home buyers had faced significant challenges over recent years there was still plenty of opportunities for those willing tocast a wide net. 

“For first home buyers, it is all about getting into that first property and holding it for the long term,” he said. “The sooner you get started, the sooner you can start to build towards your dream home.”  

Oliver Hume Chief Economist Matt Bell said there were still plenty of options for first-home buyers in Adelaide. 

“As one of the more affordable major capitals, Adelaide provides plenty of suburbs with median prices well under the cap of $900,000,” Mr Bell said. “Like other hot established markets, levels of listings are generally low and one of the key variables used to select suburbs below.”  

“The suburbs on our list don’t just meet the affordability test; they support the day-to-day needs of buyers who want their first home to work for their lifestyle. When you weigh up all the factors, they provide a great option for first home buyers looking to get on the property ladder.” 

“These suburbs remain standouts for buyers looking to maximise their deposit, get access to government assistance schemes while still living in well-located and serviced communities.” 

MyFirstHome Pick 1 – Davoren Park  

At the very affordable end of the spectrum, 27kms to the north of Adelaide CBD, Davoren Park in Playford LGA has a median house price of only $543,750 and 36 available listings in the month of August  

• Median house price: $543,700 

• Available listings over the last 12 months: 175 

• Key strengths: Low enetry price, potential for capital growth driven by urban renewal and proximity to job hubs 

MyFirstHome Pick 2 – Morphett Vale 

In Onkaparinga LGA, 23kms to the south of Adelaide CBD, Morphett Vale has a median house price of only $705,000 and 43 available listings in the month of August.  

• Median house price: $705,000 

• Available listings over the last 12 months: 310 

• Key strengths: good affordability compared to Adelaide's core, great lifestyle appeal as a coastal-adjacent suburb 

MyFirstHome Pick 3 – Andrews Farm 

With a median price of $630,000 and just a 10 minute drive to the Elizabeth Interchange for public transport, Andrews Farm remains well under the FHB Guarantee Scheme cap and very attractive to FHBs.   

• Median house price: $630,000 

• Available listings over the last 12 months: 172 

• Key strengths: developing area with capital growth potential, well under the First Home Buyer Guarantee Cap