Villawood: 36 years at Forefront of Australia’s Developers
Thirty-six years along its remarkable journey, Villawood Properties is Australia’s leading greenfields developer. Its reputation, built on a record of innovative quality, community care and delivery, has set benchmarks for developers across the country. Our modest Bendigo beginnings of 1989 have grown exponentially to 73 completed projects, with 29 currently on market and a pipeline of at least 18 more, covering the full length of the eastern seaboard from Adelaide to Cairns.
The Villawood Spirit mantra is simple but profound: It’s About Life. This means building long-lasting ties and groups, friendships and networks. It’s not just about houses and blocks of land. It is about helping build greater purpose into people’s lives, about watching each other’s backs and caring for one another.
Bid with heart. Live with purpose.
Proudly donated by Villawood Properties and Weeks Homes, this one of a kind 3 bedroom home set within the thriving community of Oakden Rise in South Australia, is the first major initiative of the Kids’ Appeal, and will go under the hammer on Saturday 1st November 2025, with 100% of the final sale price donated to The Advertiser Foundation Kids’ Appeal, supporting South Australian children’s charities.
The Good Home is a beautifully designed Japandi-style, two-storey residence that offers more than just contemporary living. With 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and thoughtfully crafted open-plan living, it’s a home built to make a difference.
The Good Home isn’t just about building a house, it’s about building hope. With funds raised at Auction going toward supporting local children’s charities and the young lives they serve.
Auction ♥ Saturday 1st November 25
24 Bluegum Way, Oakden Rise, South Australia
House and Land proudly donated by:
5% ‘Foot In The Door’ for First Home Buyers
Have you heard? The Federal Government has introduced the First Home Guarantee program, giving first home buyers the chance to secure a home with as little as 5% deposit!*
Check out these benefits!
- Enter the market with just a 5% deposit* – for example, on a $600,000 home and land package, this could mean a deposit of just $30,000!^
- Avoid Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI) – saving you approximately $25,000 – $30,000^
- Higher property caps for house & land packages
- No income caps – making it easier for more first homebuyers to get started
*Subject to your eligibility. ^ These figures are indicative only. This does not constitute financial advice and does not consider personal circumstances. Buyers should make their own enquiries regarding deposit and repayments with financial advisor.
Seriously Sustainable: Oakden Rise
Villawood SA is leading the way in renewable energy and sustainable living. At Oakden Rise, residents can access 100% green power through the innovative Community Energy Network, sourced from South Australian solar and wind. Not only is it cleaner, but it’s also cheaper, delivering household savings of up to 33% compared with major energy providers.
Villawood’s upcoming Aldinga community is set to become Australia’s first net-zero mainstream greenfields development, with gas-free homes, solar, batteries, microgrids and smart design making sustainable living both accessible and affordable.
Beyond energy, Villawood has also gifted almost 1000 hectares to Warrenben Conservation Park, safeguarding rare and endangered fauna and flora species for generations to come.
Together, these initiatives showcase a bold new model of housing that is good for people, for nature, and for the planet.
Reaching Out to the Future
The Villawood Foundation has announced an exciting new partnership with The REACH Foundation, committing $250,000 to help provide young Australians a better start in life. Recently, at an event held at REACH’s headquarters, Foundation ambassador Jacqui Felgate joined Villawood’s Rory Costelloe and REACH’S Fergus Watts, and close to 100 staff, facilitators and supporters to celebrate the partnership.
Facilitator Josh Robinson provided a compelling hands-on account of how REACH’s workshops engage with youth while Villawood’s Rory Costelloe and REACH chairman Fergus Watts outlined the over-arching community focus of both foundations.
The $250,000 will go to REACH’s crew training program for staff who support tens of thousands of young people deal with life’s challenges while trying to reach their full potential.
Latest Villawood News & Updates
7 October 2025
House is designed to change kids’ lives
Scandi home design has been popular in South Australia for years, but now there’s a new kid in town, and it’s showcased in a home that’s set to do a lot of good.
1 October 2025
Room for Growth: 5 Inspiring Ways to Use Your Backyard Space
Your backyard is more than just extra space — it’s a blank canvas waiting to be transformed. We’ve rounded up 5 of the best ways to make the most of your backyard — ideas that will help you create a space you’ll love coming home to.
1 October 2025
Villawood SA Spearheading Renewables Charge
Villawood SA is spearheading a new era in renewable living, with Oakden Rise delivering 100% green energy to residents at almost half the cost of major suppliers through its Community Energy Network. Together with Australia’s first net-zero mainstream community at Aldinga and a landmark biodiversity gift of nearly 1000 hectares to Warrenben Conservation Park, Villawood is setting new benchmarks in their commitment to sustainable communities.
