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eleanora development
Eleanora Housing Development
UnitingSA is developing the two hectare ‘Eleanora’ site at Noarlunga Downs. The 48-dwelling housing development will include social and affordable rental housing as well as homes that will be sold to market.
The site is on the traditional land of the Kaurna people. It is located one kilometre from Noarlunga Centre and borders Nurlu Karrangka/Eleanora Park Reserve.
In 1867, Alfred Perry established a farm on the site that later became known as ‘Eleanora’ after his wife, Eleanora Gordon Clark.
In 1958, the agricultural land was sold by Alfred and Eleanora’s granddaughter, Mrs Holman. The homestead and outbuildings were purchased by the Westbourne Methodist Church who operated the site as a campsite for around 20 years.
In 1980, Rev Jack and Peggy Goodluck, with the support of the Uniting Church, opened ‘Eleanora’ as a community centre. Over the years, the site expanded to become a 26-bed homelessness shelter. It provided crisis accommodation to adults in the Noarlunga area until it closed in 2017.
Features
- Site area of two hectares (approx. 20,000sqm)
- 48 modern dwellings with a range of housing options
- Walking distance to services, train station and public transport interchange
- Landscaping with indigenous plants for continuity with the surrounding reserves
Timeline
The community housing is expected to be completed by June 2028.
General Enquiries
For any general enquiries regarding the Eleanora development, please get in touch with our Housing team by calling (08) 8440 2244 or email housing@unitingsa.com.au.