From enjoying artisanal delights to soaking in serene landscapes, Australia’s wine regions can be an exciting choice for those looking to buy or build a new home.
Australia’s wine regions offer more than just award-winning Shiraz or Chardonnay. They also offer an idyllic lifestyle with lush surroundings, culinary richness and accessibility to urban centres.
With the growing trend of city dwellers moving to regional areas across Australia and an increasing interest in new homes, it is an opportune time to consider these regions.
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Let’s explore five wine regions where you could find your new home.
1. Adelaide Hills, South Australia
Only a short drive from Adelaide, the Adelaide Hills region is home to more than 60 wineries such as Longview Vineyard and Shaw + Smith.
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Aston Hills provides amenities such as fitness trails, a gold club, a new shopping centre and many more. Picture: realestate.com.au/buy
It also offers a mix of rural living with modern convenience with local markets, artisanal food producers and award-winning restaurants.
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Aston Hills by Lanser is a Mount Barker masterplanned estate with land available from 734sqm across its two precincts Maplewood and Pine Valley.
Located five minutes from the town centre, Aston Hills has its own gold course, shopping centre, mountain bike trail, childcare and many more. It’s also just a 35-minute drive from Adelaide’s CBD.
2. Margaret River, Western Australia
Western Australia’s Margaret River region offers a blend of coastal elegance and renowned winemaking.
Spindrift offers easy access to shopping, dining, and medical amenities, just four minutes from the heart of Margaret River. Picture: realestate.com.au/buy
With more than 95 cellar doors, including Voyager Estate and Vasse Felix, the region is known for producing premium Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay.
It also has a thriving food culture with an array of restaurants, artisanal producers and craft breweries.
Spindrift Margaret River by Goldfields is a new land estate which sits in this vibrant landscape, selling land from 400sqm, as well as house and land packages.
The development has three new parks, access to schools and is only a four-minute drive from the Margaret River township.
Stage 3 Release 1 and 2 are now sold out, with Stage 3 Release 3 set to come later in 2025.
3. Alpine Valleys, Victoria
Located in Victoria’s High Country, the Alpine Valleys are acclaimed for their ski fields, mountain trails and flowing rivers.
Each home at Bright Valley showcases a modern alpine design. Picture: realestate.com.au
Bright Valley by Deague Group is a new development here, located in the town of Bright, which is surrounded by some of the state’s best wineries and restaurants, such as Gapsted Estate and Billy Button Cellar Door.
Bright Valley offers a range of two-, three-, four- and five-bedroom homes, which reflect the region’s natural surroundings.
The homes are designed for active lifestyles and eco-friendly living. The garages are ideal for storing skis and bikes and there are also mudrooms for kicking off boots.
Inside, sustainable features such as double-glazed windows, solar panels, and efficient heating and cooling keep the homes cosy and reduce energy bills.
4. Hunter Valley, New South Wales
Known as Australia’s oldest wine region, the Hunter Valley has more than 150 wineries including Tyrrell’s Wines and Brokenwood Wines.
As Australia’s oldest wine region, the Hunter Valley has over 150 wineries. Picture: Getty
Being close to Sydney, the region offers an accessible escape from city living. It’s also steeped in history, with some wine families having cultivated their vineyards for generations.
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LWP Group’s Aria Hunter Valley is one land estate selling land from 2000sqm up to 4.1ha. The estate sits right on the Pokolbin border, which has more than 60 cellar doors, giving residents easy access to wineries, restaurants, day spas and golf courses.
It’s also just 45 minutes from Newcastle and 90 minutes from Sydney when using the expressway.
5. Yarra Valley, Victoria
Just an hour from Melbourne, the Yarra Valley has more than 80 wineries, ranging from boutique operations to larger-scale producers such as Hubert Estate and Rob Dolan Wines.
The Yarra Valley has over 80 wineries and offers activities such as hot air ballooning. Picture: Getty
The area is also known for its hot air ballooning, art galleries and premium dining options, offering a well-rounded lifestyle for residents.
Kinley by Intrapac Property is a land estate located in Lilydale, which is described as the “gateway to the famed Yarra Valley”, with new lots and house and land packages expected to be released in 2025.
The masterplanned estate aims to be a walkable community with all amenities available to residents at their doorsteps, including walkways, tree-lined footpaths linking each of the five neighbourhoods to the village centre, parks and open spaces.
