Marlborough Capital and 1835 Property have been granted planning approval for a AUS$ 400m purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme on North Terrace, Adelaide. It will replace the current car park site at the rear of Trinity Church at 88 North Terrace.
The 33-storey development is set to start construction in January and is slated to be completed by April 2028. The building will deliver 1002 bedrooms in a mix of studio, shared and premium apartment options.
Amenities include a cinema, 24/7 gym, yoga studio, collaborative study zones, social lounges, communal kitchen and dining spaces, a cafe and public piazza. This project blends modern innovation with respect for Adelaide’s heritage, cementing its status as a global destination for students and visitors alike.
As co-developers, Marlborough Capital and 1835 Property first filed plans for a similar $450m development on the site in 2022, which were withdrawn and replaced with a version of the now-approved plans. The 2022 plans were for a 28-level office building, but the developers pivoted to PBSA to capitalise on the merging of UniSA and the University of Adelaide.
“Adelaide University welcomes this development.
“It will offer students, in particular those who move here from interstate and overseas, an excellent chance to experience the heart of our city while they settle into university life.
“International education brings great benefit to our city and continuing to attract talent from around the state, nation and globe will play an important role in the success of the new Adelaide University.”
Professor Peter Høj, co-Vice Chancellor, Adelaide University
Trinity Church Network is in full support of the project, which will also incorporate significant heritage upgrades across the Church’s historic landholding. This will include a new ministry and administration facilities for Trinity Church.
“We see this partnership to develop our site as a wonderful opportunity to enhance our ministry to the people of the City of Adelaide.
“This development will place us at the heart of a vibrant university precinct as well as provide an opportunity to redeploy some of our resources into the growing network of churches we have across metropolitan Adelaide and regional South Australia.”
Paul Harrington, Senior Pastor, Trinity Church Adelaide
The PBSA sector in South Australia is on the rise with 3,121 student bedrooms either under construction, in planning or approved as applications ramp up in Adelaide, according to an Urbis’ benchmark report from March.
“This project exemplifies our vision for a vibrant, well-connected city centre.
“It will help attract and support students from across Australia and overseas.
“The approval process carefully considered community feedback and heritage values, resulting in a project that respects the past while meeting the needs of future generations.”
Blair Boyer, Education, Training and Skills, Minister
