Anu Corp's The Grange reaches 80 per cent sold in first stage as Mount Barker demand continues

As buyers continue to look beyond the metropolitan fringe, masterplanned communities that combine open space, established amenity and long-term liveability are increasingly shaping the next chapter of residential growth.

In South Australia's Adelaide Hills, The Grange by Anu Corp brings together more than 500 future homesites within a landscape where parklands, waterways and everyday convenience are designed to sit side by side. With Stage One now more than 80 per cent sold, demand is reinforcing the appeal of Mount Barker as one of the state's fastest-growing residential destinations.

About The Grange

Positioned on the corner of Flaxley Road and Old Mount Barker Road, The Grange spans approximately 50 hectares and will ultimately comprise more than 500 residential allotments. Buyers can choose from a wide variety of homesites ranging from approximately 225 to 850 square metres, including elevated lots, reserve-facing parcels and sites overlooking wetlands and open space. More than 30 acres of the community have been dedicated to parks, reserves and landscaped green corridors, creating a network of recreational spaces that connect throughout the neighbourhood.

Rather than treating landscaping as an afterthought, the masterplan places the natural environment at the centre of the community. A rejuvenated Western Flat Creek reserve winds through the estate, complemented by interconnected walking and cycling paths that extend into the neighbouring Newenham Linear Park. Tree-lined streets, playgrounds, wetlands and generous open spaces have been designed to encourage residents to move through the community on foot or by bike while creating opportunities for recreation and informal gathering close to home.

The landscape strategy, prepared by award-winning practice Landsite, focuses on long-term environmental outcomes as much as visual appeal. Mature River Red Gums, Blackwoods and Sugar Gums are paired with native shrubs, grasses and flowering species to increase biodiversity while establishing a canopy that will mature over time. The planting palette has been selected to blend naturally into the adjoining ecological corridor, supporting local habitat while providing shaded streets and parks for future residents.

The project reflects Anu Corp's longstanding approach to community creation. According to the developer, its philosophy centres on delivering places that continue to benefit residents well beyond completion.

That emphasis on long-term liveability is reinforced by Landsite's vision for the public realm.

"Our approach is grounded in thoughtful planning and long-term stewardship, creating places designed not just for today, but for generations to come," the landscape architects say. "The Grange is a place where nature and community come together, integrating open spaces, waterways and tree-lined streets that enhance everyday life and celebrate the site's natural character."

The Grange also benefits from Mount Barker's growing amenity. Residents will be within minutes of Mount Barker Central Shopping Centre, schools including King's Baptist Grammar School and Cornerstone College, Mount Barker Hospital, Summit Aquatic and Leisure Centre, Aston Hills Golf Club and Adelaide Metro's Park 'n' Ride service, while Adelaide's CBD is approximately 30 minutes away via the South Eastern Freeway. The Adelaide Hills wine region, Hahndorf and the Fleurieu Peninsula are also within easy reach for weekend outings.

Builders in the Mount Barker region

A number of established South Australian builders are active across the broader Mount Barker and Adelaide Hills region, giving buyers a range of options for house and land or custom builds nearby.

Kookaburra Homes

Kookaburra Homes is a South Australian-owned and operated builder with more than 40 years of construction experience across the state.

The builder has been named HIA South Australian Professional Medium Home Builder of the Year for three consecutive years (2019, 2020 and 2021) and won the HIA South Australian Country Home of the Year award in 2024.

Kookaburra offers custom design across single storey, double storey and pole frame homes, catering to city, coastal, riverside and acreage lifestyles, with recent project locations including Hahndorf and other parts of the Adelaide Hills.

Sarah Homes

Sarah Homes has been building homes across South Australia since 1961, with a design philosophy built around open-plan living, natural light and floorplans that respond to a block's natural landscape and orientation.

The builder offers more than 50 home designs, with current house and land packages ranging from smaller three-bedroom homes through to larger four-bedroom designs, giving buyers flexibility across different budgets and lifestyle stages.

Rivergum Homes

Rivergum Homes has been operating in South Australia since 1994 and is one of the state's most established builders, specialising in medium-density housing.

The company has partnered with Truevest Finance to support buyers through the loan process, and its build pathway runs from finance and package selection through to land settlement, council approvals, construction and a two-part handover process, backed by an after-care period in the first three months following handover.

Weeks Homes

Weeks Homes has been building homes in Adelaide and across South Australia for more than 30 years, with a design range spanning single and double storey homes, narrow block designs and acreage-style country living homes.

Weeks emphasises price certainty in its build process, providing a professionally estimated, site-specific quote before contract signing and holding that price for 12 months.

Hickinbotham Homes

Hickinbotham Homes has been building in South Australia since 1954, delivering more than 50,000 homes. The builder has also been recognised as South Australia's number one home builder for more than 21 years according to HIA rankings.

Hickinbotham's house and land packages are positioned toward first home buyers, bundling design, land and council requirements into a single process, with home designs across its range collaboratively developed with architect Max Pritchard.

Bottom line

Located roughly 3km from the Mount Barker town centre, the estate sits within a region that has become one of South Australia's fastest-growing areas outside metropolitan Adelaide. Mount Barker has recorded 32 per cent population growth over five years, low vacancy rates and continued investment in transport, education and community infrastructure. The suburb combines lifestyle appeal with strong housing fundamentals, reinforcing its position as one of the state's most resilient residential markets.

With Stage 1 now more than 80 per cent sold, The Grange is quickly establishing itself as one of Mount Barker's newest masterplanned communities, offering buyers the opportunity to secure land within a neighbourhood where open space, connected infrastructure and the natural character of the Adelaide Hills sit at the centre of the masterplan.