Adelaide’s northern suburbs are about to get a major appetite boost, with a new $20 million fast food and retail hub officially approved for Edinburgh North.
Set to open in 2026, the development is the latest project from Leyton Property, led by Hamish and Will Brown. It’s shaping up to become a 24/7 pitstop for everything from burgers to petrol and even a sneaky midnight snack or two.
Positioned at the busy corner of Womma and Heaslip Roads, the site connects directly to the Northern Expressway. That will make it a hot spot for locals and commuters alike. It’s also the reason Leyton has made the bold move to keep it running day and night.
“Because of the connectivity to the Northern Expressway, people use Womma Road at all hours of the day to connect to where they need to be, so it made sense to be open 24/7,” says Hamish Brown, Managing Director of Leyton Property.
The project will feature a McDonald’s, Hungry Jack’s, a petrol station and a second drive-thru outlet. A mix of national retailers will also join the line-up, although details are still under wraps. But Hamish says it’s not just about fast food.
“We see this as a true retail convenience hub that gives people the opportunity to shop without getting out of the car, or dine in at the various outlets,” he says.
The vision for the precinct is a response to real demand, both from Adelaide’s growing industrial workforce and the surrounding residential boom.
“It will bring a great line-up of quick service retail offerings to an emerging area in northern Adelaide that is both experiencing extreme residential growth but also significant industrial warehousing and logistics growth in the surrounding area,” Hamish explains.
While the site was previously earmarked for a large childcare centre, zoning feedback prompted a rethink. But Leyton hasn’t abandoned the idea completely and revised plans may still be in the works.
The tenant mix has also been carefully curated.
“We spend a lot of time looking at demographics to understand what people want in the area. It was obvious that retail food offerings were required,” Hamish says.
Construction is set to begin in early 2026 and doors expected to open by the end of next year.
