Functions

Warradale Barracks is located approximately 11km south of Adelaide central business district. The site contains maintenance areas, workshops, fuel store, and administration, training, logistics and distribution facilities. This site will be partially divested to retain the critical capability, with the exact portions to be finalised through the divestment process.

This site serves as office space, storage, logistics and distribution base for Army Reserves.

Interdependency with the South Australian Land Swap to deliver the Optimal Pathway for Australia’s conventionally-armed nuclear-powered submarine capability. This is through receiving the personnel and capability from Keswick Barracks, which delivered the Commonwealth the land for the submarine construction yard and Skills and Training Academy at Osborne.

Address

Corner of Oaklands and Morphett Roads
Oaklands Park SA 5046

Size

3.4 hectares

Community engagement

Defence held an information session on 21 May 2026 to engage with the community on the Defence Audit and divestment of Warradale Barracks. Community members shared valuable local insights and feedback with Defence. This feedback will help inform transition planning and next steps.

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Factsheet

Warradale Barracks estate audit factsheet (PDF, 130.99 KB)