Northern Adelaide leveraging the power of proximity

The City of Playford has identified the defence sector as an industry that can provide significant economic benefits to its community. There is an opportunity to support the state agenda leveraging the power of proximity to defence industries in the north of Adelaide, as well as harness the potential presented by the AUKUS agreement.

Join forces to expand the Defence and Aerospace Precinct

We are actively pursuing the opportunity to jointly plan and develop the Defence and Aerospace Precinct, north of the RAAF Base Edinburgh. Our aim is to extend the precinct beyond stage one, the Deeper Maintenance and Modification Facility.

Enhancing the existing defence ecosystem with the expansion of the Defence and Aerospace Precinct will allow for overflow of less sensitive activity on the Edinburgh Defence Precinct to relocate nearby, providing flexibility for future growth on the Defence Base. Flow-on benefits include business attraction and private investment to the region, creation of new job opportunities and export prospects.

The location is of national significance and requires collaboration by all levels of government. By leveraging collective expertise and resources we can strengthen the state’s position as a security partner of choice.

Capitalise on a growing workforce in northern Adelaide

Northern Adelaide (including Playford and Salisbury) is one of the most populous and fastest growing regions in South Australia. With a diverse cultural mix, growth has been driven by popularity with overseas migrants, as well as affordability for first home buyers, families and investors.

Playford has historically demonstrated that it has a capable, experienced and willing workforce.

As the economic centre of the state with defence, technology, manufacturing and food industries, the region is well placed to provide a workforce with expertise in a range of industries to meet current and future demands.

250,000 Residents by 2036

291,000 Population growing to

24% have a trade qualification compared to 19% in Greater Adelaide

50% of residents 35 are aged under