From empty paddocks to residential properties, Adelaide suburbs have undergone a rapid expansion, the extent of which has been revealed in a series of specialist images given exclusively to 9NEWS.

Urban in-fill is changing the look of the city's western suburbs, with areas including Mansfield Park and Woodville West experiencing a population explosion as developers replace larger blocks with medium to high level density housing.

"A lot more urban sprawl is happening, a lot more smaller allotments, smaller property sizes," says Stephen Neal, a Sales Consultant with Harcourts.

From empty paddocks to residential properties. Adelaide has undergone a rapid expansion. Picture: 9NEWS (9news)

"What used to be seen as a very unsought after property area is now becoming a brand new housing development and quite sought after," he says.

Eighty five per cent of the homes sold in the Woodville West Square, have been sold to first home buyers who are drawn to the area for its access to public transport along with lifestyle factors.

"It is proximity to the city, it is the cost of living, your property prices aren't dramatically huge," says Mr Neal.

In the northern suburbs, Munno Para and Paralowie have also experienced a boom, with barren land now covered in rooftops.

Adelaide is experiencing a population explosion as developers replace large blocks with medium to high level density housing. Picture: 9NEWS (9news)

Developments in the southern suburbs of Aldinga and Seaford Heights reflecting the changing nature of Adelaide's urban landscape.

"The Nearmap imagery shows significant change in Adelaide," says Rob Newman, the CEO of Nearmap.