By George Giannakakis, Editor and Founder, BuildPilot. M.Arch, Licensed Real Estate Agent (RLA300580), HIA Industry Judge. Last reviewed: 13 October 2026.

Urban Edge SA vs Urban3

Name: BuildPilot Adelaide Building Industry Dataset
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An independent, side-by-side look at two of our building partners to help you understand your options.

Last updated June 2026 · reviewed by the BuildPilot team

Custom & Project Builder

Project Builder

Note: BuildPilot partners with both builders. This comparison provides factual information to help you understand your options. It's not a recommendation of one over the other. The right builder depends on your specific needs, budget and preferences.

At a glance

Urban Edge SA is a custom & project builder; Urban3 is a project builder.
Urban Edge SA is based in Pooraka, Adelaide (SA); Urban3 in Adelaide.

Quick Comparison

Attribute

Urban Edge SA

Urban3

Builder Type

Custom & Project Builder

Project Builder

Indicative Rate (per sqm)

Contact for quote

$2,400 - $3,300/sqm

Established

Adelaide based

Headquarters

Pooraka, Adelaide (SA)

Adelaide

Service Area

South Australia

Warranty

Statutory SA builder's warranty

Structural warranty

Display Homes

Selections Centre, 869 Main North Road, Pooraka

Adelaide locations

Often Suited For

Custom home designs, NDIS / SDA homes, Single & double storey homes

Modern designs, Contemporary style, Innovative homes

About Each Builder

Urban Edge SA

Independent Adelaide custom & NDIS home builder

An independent Adelaide home builder offering original, contemporary single and double storey designs that can be fully customised, alongside a catalogue of ready-to-build plans. Urban Edge SA guides clients through the whole journey, from finding land and tailoring a design to finishes at its Pooraka Selections Centre and construction. The company is also a licensed builder of NDIS Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) and works across knockdown rebuilds and subdivisions, with a strong base of referred business built on quality and a hands-on approach.

Often suited for:

Custom home designsNDIS / SDA homesSingle & double storey homesKnockdown rebuilds & subdivisions

Design Approach:

Fully customisable designs plus a catalogue of single and double storey plans, finished at the Pooraka Selections Centre

Build Process:

Guided end-to-end process from land and design through selections to construction, delivered with a select network of trade partners

Visit Urban Edge SA website

Urban3

Modern Adelaide Homes

Creating modern, contemporary homes across Adelaide with focus on innovative design and quality construction.

Often suited for:

Modern designsContemporary styleInnovative homesQuality builds

Design Approach:

Modern contemporary design focus

Build Process:

Quality-driven construction

Visit Urban3 website

How Do I Choose?

There's no "better" builder. There's only the builder that's right for your situation. Consider these factors:

1
Your budget and priorities
Different builders suit different price points. Think about what matters most: price, inclusions, customisation or service.
2
Your land and location
Some builders specialise in certain areas or challenging sites. Consider who builds in your area and has experience with your block type.
3
Your design requirements
Do you want to heavily modify a plan, or are you happy with standard designs? Different builders offer different levels of flexibility.
4
Visit display homes
Nothing beats seeing their work in person. Visit display homes from both builders to compare quality and style firsthand.

Urban Edge SA vs Urban3: common questions

Is Urban Edge SA or Urban3 more affordable?

Pricing depends on your design, inclusions, site costs and the current market. Urban Edge SA does not publish an indicative rate, and Urban3 indicates around $2,400 - $3,300/sqm per sqm. The reliable way to compare is a written quote from each builder rather than a per-sqm guide.

Which has been building longer, Urban Edge SA or Urban3?

Urban Edge SA was established in Adelaide based and Urban3 in Adelaide based.

Where does each builder operate?

Urban Edge SA is based in Pooraka, Adelaide (SA) and services South Australia. Urban3 is based in Adelaide and services South Australia.

What warranty does Urban Edge SA and Urban3 offer?

Urban Edge SA offers a statutory sa builder's warranty, and Urban3 offers a structural warranty. Warranty terms can change, so confirm the current details directly with each builder.

Who is Urban Edge SA best suited to?

Urban Edge SA is often a good fit for custom home designs, ndis / sda homes, single & double storey homes, knockdown rebuilds & subdivisions. Fully customisable designs plus a catalogue of single and double storey plans, finished at the Pooraka Selections Centre

Who is Urban3 best suited to?

Urban3 is often a good fit for modern designs, contemporary style, innovative homes, quality builds. Modern contemporary design focus

Need Help Deciding?

BuildPilot can help you understand which builder might suit your specific situation. We work with both Urban Edge SA and Urban3. Our job is to help you make the right choice for you - not push you toward whichever builder pays the most.

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