Why North Adelaide’s New Health and Wellness Hub at Eighty Eight O’Connell Is a Game-Changer
North Adelaide is on the cusp of a healthcare and lifestyle renaissance, and it’s all centred around one transformative development: Eighty Eight O’Connell. What was once an underutilised pocket of prime city-fringe real estate is now being reimagined as a thriving health, wellness and lifestyle precinct—set to redefine the way South Australians access care, rehabilitation, and rejuvenation.
National fitness chain Change will form part of a health hub at Eighty Eight O'Connell. Picture: newscorp
At the heart of this $300 million project is the integration of medical excellence with luxury wellness. The jewel in the crown is the Icon Cancer Centre, which will soon begin offering world-class radiation oncology services. Featuring the Varian TrueBeam linear accelerator and the Varian Identify Surface Guidance System, this facility represents a quantum leap forward in patient care. The use of these technologies not only enables more precise treatment but also eliminates the need for traditional radiation markings—a particularly compassionate advance for breast cancer patients.
For the people of North Adelaide and beyond, this means access to cutting-edge cancer care in their own neighbourhood. But the vision for Eighty Eight O’Connell doesn’t stop at treatment—it embraces a holistic view of health. The inclusion of Radiology SA, InHealth Medical Centre, and other allied health services ensures patients can transition seamlessly from diagnosis to recovery, all under one architecturally stunning roof.
And that’s where this development really shines. The health hub isn’t just a collection of clinics—it’s a thoughtfully curated community. Alongside the medical giants, you’ll find wellness offerings such as infrared saunas, physiotherapy, pilates, and even the highly anticipated Blume Medspa, providing everything from cosmetic injectables to laser treatments and lymphatic drainage. National fitness chain Change adds a layer of accessibility for those seeking daily health and fitness options, while Blue Lagoon Float and Spa rounds out the restorative end of the spectrum.
National Pharmacies will soon open its flagship SA store here, and with only one tenancy left—hopefully to be filled by a female fashion brand—it’s clear that this precinct is not just about health; it’s about lifestyle. It’s where science meets style, and wellness is woven into everyday life.
Artists impression of InHealth interior at Eighty Eight O'Connell development.
From a design perspective, this integration of health and high-end living is evident in every detail—from the floating stairways connecting the health podium to the three towers of residential apartments, to the addition of nine new medical practitioners expected to bring energy, expertise and employment into the area.
The Executive Chairman of Commercial & General, Jamie McClurg, described it best: “It’s a luxe feel to going to the doctor.” And that is precisely what the residents and visitors to North Adelaide will come to expect—premium care, in a premium location.
This isn’t just about convenience. It’s about redefining the health experience for a new generation. For too long, medical treatment has been confined to sterile, transactional settings. Eighty Eight O’Connell tears down that model, replacing it with something human, holistic and—most importantly—hopeful.
As the first residents begin moving in and services open their doors, this project marks more than a construction milestone. It marks a new chapter for North Adelaide—one where community health is front and centre, and where every South Australian can access the very best in treatment, recovery, and wellbeing, right on their doorstep.
For a suburb steeped in tradition and elegance, Eighty Eight O’Connell is a bold, future-facing evolution—and it couldn’t come at a better time.
