The property sector directly accounts for almost 11 per cent of South Australia’s economic activity. We’re advocating for greater infrastructure delivery and increased inbound investment – both critical to ensuring continued economic development and prosperity for all South Australians. Sustainable development and increasing quality, affordable housing choice also remain central to our focus.
Through our work, events and programs, we deliver value for all our South Australian members to uplift the industry and help grow our beautiful state.
Campaigns & Submissions
SA Property Council – Submission to the South Australian 2025/26 State Budget
Our submission identifies opportunities for the state government to reform and fund tax, planning and land use, public transport, road and infrastructure policy to increase housing, office, industrial and employment, commercial and other asset classes that make up the built environment our economy depends on.
Beyond Reach: The key worker housing crisis in South Australia
Key workers are priced out of Adelaide’s housing market, new research reveals, with the Property Council calling on the Malinauskas Government to take a razor to new housing development costs.
SA Property Council – Submission to the Assessment Improvements Code Amendment
The Property Council made a submission in 2022 to the Planning System Implementation Review Expert Panel (the Stimson Review). We understand that this Code Amendment process builds on
the work of the Expert Panel along with the Miscellaneous Technical Enhancements Code Amendment.
Upcoming Events
Our priorities for South Australia
Promoting growth opportunities for South Australia underpins our priorities, and sensible tax reform is essential to achieving this. We’re advocating for a nation-leading planning and development framework, continued leadership in sustainable development initiatives and greater local government efficiency.
Vibrant cities and towns, choice of housing and investment in the growing retirement living sector are also key to our advocacy and South Australia’s economic development.
Latest media releases
Housing Emergency Ramping Up: Key workers priced out of Adelaide housing market, Property Council research reveals
Key workers are priced out of Adelaide’s housing market, new research reveals, with the Property Council calling on the Malinauskas Government to take a razor to new housing development costs.
David Brookman wins SA/NT RV Salesperson of the Year
When it comes to supporting and settling older Australians into their new life in a retirement village, David Brookman’s gift isn’t talking – it’s listening.
David Boggan wins SA/NT RV Manager of the Year
In a former life, David Boggan was general manager of multiple private members’ clubs across the country – including a stint at The Gatwick Club in London – but today, he is the new SA/NT Village Manager of the Year.
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South Australian Division Council
Comprised of 15 elected members from across the industry, the South Australian Division Council directs the state's strategy and activity in line with the National Board's vision.
The role of the South Australian Division Council is to best represent the collective interests of South Australian members. Members are nominated by industry peers and elected for a two-year term, with the South Australian President also securing a position on the National Board. Division Councils are responsible for all local initiatives, and also leverage the Property Council’s campaigns to achieve state based results. The current Division Council representatives commenced their tenure in March 2025.
South Australian Committees
The Property Council’s agenda for South Australia is guided by more than 220 property professionals who make up 12 specific industry Committees.
Committees meet every four to six weeks to discuss issues and projects relevant to their expertise and the focus of the Committee. Being selected as a member of a Property Council Committee gives you the opportunity to help shape the future and influence the organisation’s advocacy agenda. Members have the opportunity to contribute to important, focused industry discussions while building their professional networks and knowledge.
As part of our 40-40-20 commitment to gender equity, all our Committees comprise a minimum of 40 per cent female representatives. Committee members are appointed for a two-year term, with the current Committees commencing their tenure in February 2025.
Awards
For almost 40 years, the Property Council of Australia has hosted the industry’s most prestigious awards. As champions of our industry we celebrate and reward excellence. Winning a Property Council award means truly being at the top of your game.
Innovation & Excellence Awards
The annual Property Council of Australia/Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation & Excellence Awards are the most prominent property awards in Australia, promoting excellence in design and innovation in the built environment since 1982.
National Retirement Living Awards
The Property Council’s National Retirement Living Awards celebrate excellence and achievement across all parts of the retirement living sector.
Upcoming Academy courses
Comprising workshops, online learning and industry diploma courses, our Academy provides the resources to enhance the professional lives of our members. It's a professional development platform with something for everyone.
Latest news
Adelaide’s first skyscraper approved
The 160-metre, 38-storey Festival Plaza Tower 2 by the Walker Corporation will be the tallest commercial building in Adelaide once completed.
Highlights from the South Australian Budget
The South Australian Government handed down its final budget before it goes to the polls in 2026.
Centennial inks Adelaide’s largest CBD office sale for FY25
While the sale of 63 Pirie Street is Adelaide’s largest CBD office transaction for the year, it is also Centennial’s largest office acquisition since the company formed in 2011.
Programs
Our programs and initiatives help promote a strong future and encourage a more diverse and inclusive industry. Find out more about programs that might interest you.
500 Women in Property
500 Women in Property helps our members promote female talent and empower them to advance in the workforce. The program aims to accelerate more women into leadership positions in the property industry through sponsorship of high-potential talent. Men and women can get involved as sponsors, and women as participants.
Champions of Change
The Champions of Change Coalition is a globally recognised strategy for advancing gender equality and building respectful, inclusive workplaces. We established the Champions of Change Property Group in 2015 to advance this cause in the sector, and today the group involves leaders who oversee more than 25,000 employees.
Girls in Property
Girls in Property is a program that informs high school students of the various career paths available across the property industry. It aims to generate a more diverse pipeline of talent by encouraging more women into the sector. Students gain insights into the industry and hear from leaders about what a career in property looks like.
Corporate Partners
Corporate Partners are member companies that partner with us to sponsor events, programs or campaigns.
We are deeply grateful to our Corporate Partners for their contributions. These partnerships enable us to deliver quality work and experiences for our members, which in turn benefits the entire South Australian property industry.