Designed for over 4500 residents, providing much-needed housing in the region, the $1.5-billion masterplan by <a href="/developers/lewis-land-group">Lewis Land Group</a>, Harbour Shores, is set to rise on one of the last large-scale greenfield waterfront development sites on the <a href="/new-apartments/gold-coast-qld">Gold Coast</a>.

<a href="/new-apartments/harbour-shores-biggera-waters-564-oxley-drive-biggera-waters">Harbour Shores</a> is located along Oxley Drive in Biggera Waters, in between Biggera Creek and the Harbour Town Premium Outlets shopping mall developed by Lewis Land in 1999.

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Traditionally settled by retirees, <a href="/developments/biggera-waters-qld-4216">Biggera Waters</a> has seen a recent surge in younger buyers attracted to the retail and dining hub with the development of the shopping centre.&nbsp;

Biggera Waters offers residents a quiet lifestyle, minutes from the <a href="/new-apartments/broadwater-qld-4380">Broadwater</a> yet still in proximity to major shopping centres and natural attractions, and only ten minutes from the CBD during peak hour traffic. The suburb also boasts excellent restaurants, cafes, specialty stores, parklands, and proximity to boat ramps and waterways.

A quick coffee and breakfast are available at The Coffee Club in Harbour Town Premium Outlets shopping mall across the road, while lunch and dinner options range from Japanese at Ichi Ban Ya, Chinese at 8 Street, to Nonna's Italian.

After a satisfying meal, residents can stroll around the mall and shop for everything from designer fashion and accessories to&nbsp;homewares and electronics. There is also the Reading Cinemas for a date or family night.

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For outdoor enthusiasts, there are numerous fishing spots in the vicinity, with the closest one just a five-minute drive away.

Additionally, there are large parks just less than one kilometre from Harbour Shores, such as Ngulli Bui Park and Cos Zantiotis Park, adjacent to Cooke Murphy Oval used by the NEAFL's Labrador Australian Football Club team as their home game base.

Meanwhile, a seven-minute drive north will take residents to Quota Park and the beachside Harley Park and Ian Dipple Lagoon towards the south.

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Families in Harbour Shores will enjoy convenient access not only to parks and playgrounds but also to several education facilities located in Biggera Waters and nearby suburbs. Biggera Waters State School, Arundel Early Intervention Centre, Coombabah State High School, and Labrador State School are all situated within just one kilometre of Harbour Shores.

The Harbour Shores' master plan revolves around 1.5 kilometres of canal frontage, linked to private marina berths, providing direct boat access to the Broadwater and beyond. Residents can access this via the public boardwalk and extensive parklands.

Lewis Land CEO Matthew McCarron anticipates the project generating up to 5,000 jobs over its development lifespan.

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Joel Robinson

From bare to burgeoning: How Lewis Land has overseen the transformation of Biggera Waters

Sydney's ongoing transformation into a metro-driven city is having a significant impact on the real estate market.

The expansion of the Sydney Metro network, which will eventually include four lines, 46 stations, and 113 kilometres of rail by 2030, is not just changing how people move around the city, but also driving price growth and altering the demographics of the suburbs along its routes.

Suburbs near metro stations have experienced a population surge of 23 per cent over the past decade, almost double the growth seen in suburbs further away from the metro lines.

The increased density has been accompanied by a shift towards apartment living, with nearly half of the residents in these areas now living in apartments.

The demand for apartments is particularly strong in regions like the Hills District, Lower North Shore, CBD, and Canterbury Bankstown, where there is a need for about 9,000 new units annually.

Data from CBRE and PropTrack found that over the past decade, suburbs along the metro line have seen a 49 per cent increase in capital value, outperforming suburbs further out by five per cent.

They cited that the value of property in Castle Hill has grown by 72 per cent, compared to 49 per cent in the neighbouring Baulkham Hills.&nbsp; It was the same story in Crows Nest, which had 79 per cent compared to Camerray's 62 per cent.

"Enhanced accessibility provided by the metro, potential for additional infrastructure development, increased demand, and possibilities for re-zoning, have all contrinued to an overall increase in dwelling values," the report noted.

The substantial reductions in travel time, in many cases over an hour, has made the&nbsp;metro-line suburbs increasingly attractive to younger residents, particularly Gen Z and Gen Y, who now make up 45 per cent of the population in these areas.

There are several suburbs which are already benefitting extensively from having the Sydney Metro dissecting them.

<h2>Crows Nest</h2>

Residents of <a href="/developments/crows-nest-nsw-2065">Crows Nest</a> both current and future, are among those who are likely t o benefit the most from the new metro, with no train station previously in the small, village-led suburb.

Now it's just seven minutes to Martin Place for commuters. Between Victoria Cross and Chatswood, the Crows Nest Station is perfectly located on the border of Crows Nest and St Leonards.

Developer&nbsp;<a href="/developers/twt-property-group">TWT Property Group</a>&nbsp;is perfectly positioned to take advantage of the new connectivity to the city. They've recently launched the first stage of their suburb-defining masterlpan,&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/the-collective-crows-nest-23-35-atchison-st-crows-nest">The Collective</a>.

The first building in the large 1.3-hectare precinct will home 93 one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments with interiors by DBI. West Bourne Construction has already started excavation on the Atchison Street site that will also home several food and beverage offerings on the ground floor.

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No building will be closer to the metro than <a href="/new-apartments/elevate-hume-place-crows-nest-25-hume-street-crows-nest-nsw-2065">Hume Place</a>, located directly above Crows Nest Station.

Hume Place, a joint venture between Third.i and Phoenix Property Investors, comprises three buildings designed by Woods Bagot.

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Around 131 apartments will be on offer in the trio of buildings that will also home street-level retail and commercial premises.

Crows Nest Station will also be less than one kilometre from Top Spring Australia's The Newlands, opposite Newlands Park in the area now known as "St Leonards South". Ditto Hyecorp's under-construction Audrey, just up the road.

<h2>North Sydney</h2>

The Victoria Cross Station has been one of the most talked about stations as part of the new Metro. It's the first stop under the water from Barangaroo, just three minutes from station to station.

It was the proposed location of the station, just a pipedream back in 2014, that lured luxury Sydney developer Aqualand to North Sydney. They secured a site on Walker St and coincidentally timed the completion of the new luxury development, AURA by Aqualand, at the same time as the opening of Victoria Cross.

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<a href="/buildings/aura-by-aqualand-north-sydney-168-walker-street-north-sydney-nsw-2060">AURA by Aqualand</a> at 168 Walker Street, 200 metres down the road from the McLaren St entrance to Victoria Cross, features 386 apartments across a striking, curved, Woods Bagot-designed tower.

AURA by Aqualand is part of the broader transformation of <a href="/developments/north-sydney-nsw-2060">North Sydney</a> into a new thiving precinct, providing residents with an array of transportation options, green spaces, and cultural amenities. AURA contributes to the evolution, with four world-class hospitality venues in the two-level podium at the foot of the building.

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The hospitality on offer ranges from a bakery turned wine bar, a boutique grocer, and two restaurants curated by former Sepia chef Rhy Connell.

<h2>Castle Hill</h2>

<a href="/developments/castle-hill-nsw-2154">Castle Hill</a> had a shot in the arm in 2018 when it was announced the underutilized Showground Precinct would be redeveloped and home $3 billlion worth of apartments and infrastructure.

It was a race to the Hills District for several developers, knowing the opportunity was one not to be missed, given the plans for the Metro to run through <a href="/developments/castle-hill-nsw-2154">Castle Hill</a> to <a href="/developments/tallawong-nsw-2762">Tallawong</a>. Now it's just 33 minutes from Castle Hill to Barangaroo.

The latest development to launch in Castle Hill is <a href="/new-townhouses/larool-crescent-castle-hill-2-22-larool-crescent-castle-hill-nsw-2154">Larool Crescent</a>, a rare low-rise building around the corner from the rejuvenated Castle Towers shopping centre.

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Marketed by Boston Buckler,&nbsp;Larool Crescent comprises&nbsp;110 apartments and townhouses spread across four five-level buildings on its sprawling 8,000 sqm block. The buildings have been designed by PTW to wrap around a central courtyard with extensive landscaping.

There will be one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments on offer, as well as a handful of large townhouses, a rarity in new developments in the area.

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Boston Buckler Principal, Alex Walker, said the residences are&nbsp;"tailor-made for owner-occupiers," with designs catering to first home buyers, downsizers, and young families.

The interiors of Larool Crescent have been crafted by&nbsp;<a href="/interior-designers/coco-republic-interior-design">Coco Republic</a>, who have focused on combining form with function.&nbsp;

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"There were certain elements that we put together to achieve warm and clean interiors for this project," Coco Rebuplic's Head of Interior Design, Diana Ribarevksi said.

"Things like the black accents, natural stone in the kitchen, beautiful tactile tiles throughout. All these elements add interest, but also a perfect base for people to bring their own style into the interiors."

The substantial reductions in travel time, in many cases over an hour, has made the metro-line suburbs increasingly attractive to younger residents, particularly Gen Z and Gen Y,

The Sydney suburbs set to benefit the most from the new Sydney Metro

Ballina has long been known as the southern neighbour of the popular tourist hotspot, Byron Bay.

But the coastal enclave just south Byron is starting to have its time in the sun, much like Byron had during the pandemic.

That's what <a href="/developers/omira-property-group">Omira Property Group</a> saw in <a href="/developments/ballina-nsw-2478">Ballina</a> when they secured a prime site on Norton Street, on the fringe of the centre of the township.

"Ballina has everything Byron Bay has and more," Omira Property Group Founder Alasdair Baker says.

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Omira has recently launched <a href="/new-townhouses/mana-ballina-86-90-norton-street-ballina">Mana</a>, just 14 villas both in the heart of Ballina and on the fringe of North Creek. Omira has previously completed successful developments in both Byron Bay and the southern Gold Coast.

They brought the same team down from Byron Bay, which includes C2 Architecture, to create a slice of <a href="/developments/byron-bay-nsw-2481">Byron</a> in Ballina.

WATCH:&nbsp;<a href="/news/nsw/inside-mana-ballina-urban-speaks-to-the-key-stakeholders-in-ballinas-best-new-development">Inside Mana Ballina: Urban speaks to the key stakeholders in Ballina's best new development</a>

Set privately off Norton Street, the Mana villas each offer three bedrooms and over 200 sqm of internal living space.

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The location of Mana in particular lends itself to either the holidaymaker or local downsizer.

Ballina is centrally located to several different beaches and bays, each offering something different, whether it be walking paths or lookouts.

Metres from the doorstep of Mana is&nbsp;Meldrum Park and playground, as well as The Kerry Saxby Walkway which stretches one kilometre across Commemoration Park, Missingham Park and Kingsford Smith Park to Missingham Beach.

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Aside from its natural beauty, Ballina is also known for its strong sense of community. The town has a vibrant arts and culture scene with regular events such as the Ballina Fine Food and Wine Festival and the Northern Rivers Performing Arts program, embracing the village vibe.

The Ballina Farmers Market is just a seven-minute walk from Norton Street, across Kingsford Smith Park, where residents can also buy fresh produce directly from the grower.

The Ballina Fair Shopping Centre and Ballina Central Shopping Centre are adjacent to each other and both are only a four-minute drive from Mana.&nbsp;

The malls are home to Palace Fair Cinemas, Woolworths, Kmart, Coles, SUPA VALU IGA Supermarket, Big W and 23 specialty shops including over nine dine-in and takeaway food stores.

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For the holidaymakers, Ballina is just five minutes down the highway from Ballina Airport, the second busiest regional airport in Australia which offers short flights to all major capital cities.

Mana presents a unique opportunity for buyers in Ballina, not only due to the fact new development is incredibly scarce in the area, but that only 20 per cent of the current residential property makeup of Ballina is townhouses.

"We're providing barefoot luxury in a low-maintenance environment," Baker says.

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Ballina is centrally located to several different beaches and bays, each offering something different, whether it be walking paths or lookouts.

How Mana takes advantage of the very best of Ballina's beaches and bays

Historically, Melrose Park was an industrial and pharmaceutical manufacturing hub.

Today, the 55-hectare area is undergoing a major urban renewal. The vision for the new Melrose Park is taking shape, with recent plans outlining what the suburb will look like a decade from now.

Redevelopment planning for Melrose Park began in 2016, and the area was rezoned in 2022 following the council’s endorsement of the <a href="/new-townhouses/parramatta-nsw">Parramatta</a> Employment Lands Strategy.

Deicorp, in partnership with PAYCE, has recently launched the first tranche of apartments within their extensive landholding.

<a href="/new-apartments/melrose-central-melrose-park-33-hope-street-melrose-park-nsw-2114">Melrose Central</a>, designed by <a href="/architects/turner-studio">Turner Studio</a>, will consist of six buildings atop a five-level podium. This development will include a 30,000 sqm shopping centre anchored by a Coles supermarket, along with several specialty stores, health and wellness facilities, and various retail and hospitality venues.

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Sekisui House Australia has $5 billion committed to redeveloping Melrose Park.

This year, they submitted plans for stages five and six of their master plan, which will ultimately add 5,500 homes to Melrose Park.

In addition, they are developing Melrose Park Village, featuring business workspaces, wellness facilities, and a large internal private park.

Last month, Holdmark unveiled its plans for what is being called Melrose Park South. They have filed a State Significant Development Application for 82 Hughes Avenue, Ermington, which will introduce over 1,300 apartments on a 5.2-hectare site.

This proposal is part of a broader renewal strategy for the <a href="/developments/melrose-park-nsw-2114">Melrose Park</a> area, which has been designated as a key growth precinct within the Parramatta local government area.

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At least 15 percent of the 1,377 proposed apartments will be allocated for affordable housing, which amounts to just over 200 units. Of the 1,377 apartments, 70 percent will have two bedrooms, 20 percent will be one-bedroom units, and 10 percent will have three bedrooms.

Holdmark has commissioned COX Architecture to design the project, which will also include a new waterfront park.

In their Urban Design Report, COX Architecture highlighted that transforming Sydney’s industrial precincts into new residential, retail, and commercial spaces reflects changes in Australia’s economy. This shift underscores the need for high-amenity residential developments to address Sydney’s housing demand.

"Land use needs in Sydney have evolved significantly, with many existing industrial areas no longer suitable or viable for industrial operations," COX Architecture noted.

"Melrose Park is one such area that has seen a decline in recent years due to the restructuring of the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry, which is increasingly relocating offshore or to larger industrial parks.

"As the industrial and pharmaceutical base shifts to alternative urban uses, Melrose Park’s location on the Parramatta River, halfway between the CBD and Parramatta, combined with the availability of large contiguous sites, makes it an ideal candidate for urban renewal."

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COX Architecture stated that the introduction of a new light rail corridor, featuring three light rail stops providing direct service to Melrose Park, will significantly enhance movement and accessibility to and from the precinct.

The proposal will undergo review by a State Design Review Panel, as mandated by the Department of Planning, Housing, and Infrastructure.

There will be two separate State Significant Development Applications (SSDAs) submitted: one for Melrose Park West and another for Melrose Park East.

"Land use needs in Sydney have changed significantly over the years with many existing industrial areas no longer considered suitable or viable for continued industrial operations," COX Architecture said.

Melrose Park vision starts to take shape

Hampton's Service Street offers everything that attracts home owners to Melbourne's Bayside.

The tree-lined street sits in a quiet pocket of Hampton, connected to the heart of Hampton where there's the station, shops, and most importantly, the beach.&nbsp;

There's been no new apartment developments on Service Street in decades. Local developer <a href="/developers/noetic-places">Noetic Places</a> identified the 860 metre street as where they wanted to craft something similar to Reunion Place which they developed on the nearby Linacre Road.

Noetic Places, led by Stephen Barrow Yu, worked diligently with local community groups and council to produce something the neighbourhood could be proud of, and something that would have a positive impact on the area.

The recently launched apartment development, Noetic Place, has been designed by <a href="/architects/fk-australia">Fender Katsalidis</a>&nbsp;to feature a stepped facade that is designed to offer privacy from neighbouring properties while blending seamlessly with the street's layout.&nbsp;

Noetic Place is located on a 3,662 sqm site toward the western end of Service Street, just 400 metres to the intersection of Service Street and Hampton Street which serves the focal point of the suburb.

In the heart of <a href="/developments/hampton-vic-3188">Hampton</a>, Noetic Place is an eight-minute walk to Hampton Station, where from there is a 20-minute train into the Melbourne CBD.

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Hampton's picturesque coastline, with its sandy beaches and cliff-top lookouts, offers year-round enjoyment for swimmers, walkers, and nature enthusiasts.

Hampton Street serves as the bustling heart of the neighbourhood, featuring an array of specialty stores and eateries. Residents can enjoy fresh produce from the local grocer, baker, gourmet delicatessen, juice bar, and fruit market, all just moments from home.

The retail strip of Hampton Street is also home to a diverse selection of boutiques and amenities. From local designer goods and homewares to antique stores and lifestyle activities such as yoga and day spas, Hampton Street caters to a wide range of interests and needs. This vibrant hub is a short walk from Noetic Place, making it a convenient destination for daily essentials and leisurely pursuits.

Families will find several reputable education options within proximity to Noetic Place. Schools such as Hampton Primary School, Sandringham Primary School, St. Mary's School, Sacred Heart School, and St. Leonard's College are all within 800 metres of Hampton Street, providing a variety of choices for quality education.

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Noetic Place itself comprises 33 large-scale two and three-bedroom apartments spread across three levels.

The development also prioritises green spaces, with local landscape architect <a href="/landscape-architect/eckersley-garden-architecture">Eckersley</a> retaining established trees on-site and introducing curated pockets of local and native flora.&nbsp;

Construction by&nbsp;<a href="/builders/vcon-builders">VCON Builders</a> on Noetic Place is set to commence later this year, with completion staged for 2025.

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mikah.m@urban.com.au

The peaceful heart of Hampton: Around the tree-lined location of Noetic Place

Luxury developer Aqualand's involvement in the transformation of North Sydney started right from the company’s outset.

It was 2015 when Aqualand secured a 4,000 sqm site at 168 Walker Street, one of its first site acquisitions just a short walking distance to the new Victoria Cross Station. At that time, the plans for the station were only being drafted.

Now, with construction recently completed on schedule, which is rare in the industry, the timing couldn’t be better for Aqualand to be welcoming new residents to its luxury apartment precinct, <a href="/buildings/aura-by-aqualand-north-sydney-168-walker-street-north-sydney-nsw-2060">AURA by Aqualand</a>. Victoria Cross Station is to open imminently, and will take <a href="/developments/north-sydney-nsw-2060">North Sydney</a> residents to Barangaroo in just three minutes.

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There are also new laneways as part of the Metro that has completely revitalised North Sydney. No longer just a commercial precinct, North Sydney is well and truly on the map for everything from cafes and culture to connectivity and convenience.

The recent announcement that Reddam House, one of the most prestigious private schools in the country, is coming to North Sydney, is also now drawing families to the area. Reddam House North Shore is being developed directly across the road from AURA.

<a href="/developers/aqualand-australia">Aqualand</a> wanted to do more to contribute to the transformation of North Sydney over and above crafting a luxury apartment building. They wanted to create a community, not only for their residents, but integrate them with the wider North Sydney neighbourhood.

On the doorstep of AURA by Aqualand is a two-level curated food and beverage podium with four world-class venues operated by their hospitality business Etymon Projects. They have recently opened and are thriving under the eye of former Sepia chef Rhys Connell. Within the podium there's Sol, a bakery and wine bar; Una, an artisanal providore; Soluna, an LA-inspired, relaxed dining, bar and lounge and Genzo, a Japanese restaurant (pictured below).

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Aqualand Head of Sales and Marketing, Alex Adams, says there's never been a better time to be in North Sydney.

“We’re proud to be a leading the way in North Sydney’s rapid transformation into one of the harbour city’s most sought-after new residential lifestyle destinations," Adams says.

“With the ongoing commitment of North Sydney Council to revitalise North Sydney CBD, and the recent grand opening of our landmark AURA by Aqualand precinct, there’s never been a better time to be in this part of Sydney."

Adams says the growth of North Sydney as a live-work-play destination is bringing the community, workers, students and more visitors to the CBD by supporting activities after work hours, transforming it into a more vibrant and attractive suburb.

“Key to this vision is the investment in infrastructure with the Victoria Cross Metro opening early August and a series of activated laneways that connect Miller Street to two new plazas, while Ward Street across from AURA is being pedestrianised and will link to Denison Street, completing part of the north-south laneway network running from St. Leonards Park to the North Sydney train station then onto Lavender Bay.&nbsp;

“This pedestrian-friendly laneway and café culture will promote connectivity within the town centre, creating enticing pockets filled with lively cafés, bars and walking trails that add to the evolving cultural ecosystem of the area."

Aqualand scaled back its initial 2016 plans for 441 apartments so they could offer larger floorplans for their residents. Now there are 386 apartments in the 28-level <a href="/architects/woods-bagot">Woods Bagot</a>-designed tower that feature luxury interiors by Richards Stanisich.

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Kirsten Stanisich, Director and Founder of Richards Stanisich, said their interior design interprets the architectural concept for the building to reflect the sculptural shorelines and cliff faces of Sydney Harbour. Three colour schemes are available, light, mid, or dark palettes.

All residences afford a seamless flow from open space living to winter gardens, while some apartments feature a multi functional room that facilitates use as a secondary living area, an office, bedroom, or guest room. Completing the offering, select apartments enjoy sunlit glazed studies instead.&nbsp;

Having recently taken a tour of AURA by Aqualand, the apartment size, configurations, fixtures and fittings, are truly unmatched in North Sydney.

A combination of one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments remain and are ready to move in now

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Having recently taken a tour of AURA by Aqualand, the apartment size, configurations, fixtures and fittings, are truly unmatched in North Sydney

AURA by Aqualand residents to benefit from North Sydney's continuing transformation

Metro Equity PG is attracting families to its unique Doncaster townhouse development, <a href="/new-townhouses/arden-residences-doncaster-east-18-amdura-road-doncaster-east">Arden Residences</a>.

The townhouses are designed for a large family. Each townhome has four bedrooms across a three-level floor plan, with an open-plan layout that connects the kitchen, dining, and lounge to north-facing outdoor areas for indoor-outdoor living and entertaining.

Arden Residences' large family-centred design combined with its strategic location further caters to family buyers seeking a new home in a well-connected and vibrant community.

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Strategically located 17 kilometres east of Melbourne’s CBD and within the highly sought-after <a href="/developments/doncaster-east-vic-3109">East Doncaster</a> Secondary College and Donburn Primary school zones, Metro Equity PG positions the family buyers at the epicentre of education and leisure.

The surrounding area is home to libraries, parks, and restaurants, offering a well-rounded lifestyle for young and established families.

The development's location also provides access to natural reserves and major sports and entertainment precincts, supporting a balanced lifestyle of convenience and recreation.

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The proximity to Tunstall Square Shopping Centre ensures residents have access to daily necessities, including retail outlets, cafés, and bakeries.&nbsp;

Westfield Doncaster Shoppingtown, one of Victoria’s largest shopping centres, provides a broader range of retail stores, galleries, and diverse dining options.

Arden Residences starts at $1.49 million, with potential homebuyers eligible for stamp duty savings.

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Arden Residences will sit within the highly sought-after East Doncaster Secondary College and Donburn Primary school zones

Metro Equity PG caters to families in Doncaster townhouse development, Arden Residences

"It was all about the location."

That was the view of Adam Sloane, founder of <a href="/developers/sloane-property">Sloane Property</a>, when discussing his Brighton townhouse development, 111 Carpenter.

"I knew <a href="/new-townhouses/111-carpenter-brighton-111-carpenter-street-brighton">111 Carpenter</a> was a fantastic, central site for a townhouse project based on the tree-lined streets, shops, schools, and transport which are all at your door," Sloane added.

"It is the ideal spot to base your family and explore all that Bayside has to offer."

Sloane highlighted Brighton's exceptional lifestyle offerings.

"There’s the beach, the parks, the café culture, cinemas, retail… it has it all."

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<a href="/developments/brighton-vic-3186">Brighton</a> is known for its vibrant beachside lifestyle, featuring iconic beach boxes, panoramic views of the city skyline and Port Phillip Bay, and a range of outdoor activities.

Future residents of the boutique collection of seven three and four-bedroom townhouses will be a quick five-minute drive from a swim at Brighton Beach, or a sail and casual meal from the restaurant and bar at Royal Brighton Yacht Club.

The suburb also offers numerous green spaces, perfect for family-friendly activities and outdoor fun within walking distance.

Wilson Reserve, with a playground, lawned playing field and the Brighton Recreation Centre, is a 12-minute walk. Opposite Wilson Reserve is the Crowther Oval, across from Brighton Grammar School.

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Brighton’s dining scene features modern gastropubs, elegant Italian eateries, artisanal gelati, and high-end dining options, along with a plethora of local cafes.

Residents of 111 Carpenter will be just a four-minute walk from Bay Street, home to a variety of shops, restaurants, and cafes, including popular spots like Mr &amp; Mrs P, Vivace, Hecho en Mexico, and Rocksalt Cafe and Restaurant.

111 Carpenter is also located within the catchment area of some of Brighton’s top schools, making it an even more ideal option for family buyers.

Aside from Brighton Grammar School, 111 Carpenter is only within 800 metres from Brighton Primary School, Firbank Grammar School, St James' School, and Gardenvale Primary School.

Sloane had go-to architectural partner Chris <a href="/architects/megowan-architectural">Megowan</a> design 111 Carpenter.&nbsp;All seven townhouses are north-facing, and some feature a master bedroom on the third level which overlooks neighbouring rooftops.

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“It’s rare to find a development in Melbourne where every dwelling has an ideal orientation and access to at least two exposures for ventilation," Chris Megowan, a Brighton local, said.

Each townhouse has either three or four bedrooms across two or three levels with private landscaped gardens by <a href="/landscape-architect/john-patrick-landscape-architects">John Patrick Landscape Architects</a>.&nbsp;Each home also offers double lock up garages with internal private access.

Sloane has gone with long-time collaborator and award-winning architectural practice Megowan to design 111 Carpenter.

Award-winning builder Virgon Construction has begun works on site, with completion forecast for late 2025.

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Why location is paramount at Sloane's latest Brighton townhouses 111 Carpenter

In 2016, developer Hyecorp identified a prime location, the site of the Roseville RSL Club, which had been a fixture next to Memorial Park since the 1930s.

They envisioned transforming it into a boutique apartment building.

After extensive discussions with both the Roseville community and the local council to ensure the best outcome for the area, Hyecorp unveiled Juliet, 35 apartments above a redesigned ground floor club that will be more fine-dining than sticky floors with tired decor.

<a href="/new-apartments/juliet-roseville-64-pacific-highway-roseville">Juliet</a>&nbsp;offers a point of difference in a suburb dominated by larger family homes, with very little supply of new apartments. Less than a third of housing in Roseville is apartments, and of those, only 30 per cent have more than two bedrooms.

Hyecorp has identified the gap in the downsizer market and has prioritized larger apartments, with nearly half of the Juliet apartments offering three or four bedrooms.

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Hyecorp had its sights set on the site due to its connectivity, being just 150 metres from Roseville Station, and proximity to nature with the adjoining Roseville Memorial Park.

Future Juliet residents will also find a variety of recreational and leisure options nearby. The Roseville Cinemas, Roseville Park Tennis Courts, and several parks and nature reserves are within a short distance.&nbsp;

The development’s strategic position also means that shopping and dining options are abundant, with Chatswood Chase, Westfield Chatswood, and The Concourse Chatswood all accessible within minutes.&nbsp;

Roseville Village, with its cafés, restaurants, and retailers, is just a five-minute walk away, offering a lively cosmopolitan experience within a serene setting.

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For families, the suburb is home to several prestigious schools, making it a desirable location for those with educational priorities.

Roseville is renowned for its excellent educational options, including Lindfield Public School, Roseville College, Roseville Public School, Our Lady of Dolours K-Y6, and Mercy Catholic College, all within five minutes of Juliet.

Retirees will also have convenient access to several healthcare institutions within a few minutes drive including the North Shore Private Hospital, Royal North Shore Hospital and Mater Hospital.

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Juliet, a collaboration between Hyecorp, the Roseville Memorial Club, and <a href="/architects/pbd-architects">PBD Architects</a>, comprises just 35 one, two, three, and four-bedroom apartments, many of which feature multipurpose and study rooms.&nbsp;

The development also includes a rooftop entertaining area with views across the local area and back to Sydney.

North Shore Property Construction has been appointed as the builder of Juliet.

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Hyecorp had its sights set on the site due to its connectivity, being just 150 metres from Roseville Station, and proximity to nature with the adjoining Roseville Memorial Park

Juliet: One of the most connected apartment developments in the leafy Roseville

Before the onset of COVID-19, Chevron Island's newest apartment development would have been at least two decades old.

Fast forward four years, and some reputable apartment developers later, the small island just a bridge away from Surfers Paradise, is absolutely booming.

The island broke headlines in 2017 when Melbourne-based developer Bensons Property announced it was going to develop Chevron One, a 40-level tower on Stanhill Drive. The under-construction tower will be the only skyscraper on the island, following a change in planning laws shortly after the approval.

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But the island didn't truly boom until a few years later, around the opening of the Home of The Arts (HOTA) Gallery, located just across the green bridge from Chevron Island and the cultural hub of the Gold Coast. With the new gallery came&nbsp;The Exhibitionist Bar on the Gallery Rooftop, Palette Restaurant, and a new HOTA Shop.

Further investment by the Gold Coast City Council will bring a new&nbsp;1800-seat lyric theatre to the precinct, as well as a refurbishment of the current 800-seat theatre.

Apartment developers took note of the activity on the island and the surrounding area, and buyers have responded in a big way.

Brent Thompson's Siera Group made <a href="/developments/chevron-island-qld-4217">Chevron Island</a> home for their first <a href="/new-apartments/gold-coast-qld">Gold Coast</a> apartment development.

Thompson, who had been scoping out the Gold Coast market for 18 months before purchasing a prime 1500 sqm site on Darrambal Street, had a string of boutique townhouse and apartment developments in Brisbane's inner-ring suburbs to his name before moving Siera south.

"We have always built in-house, so it was really more about building a team of experienced high-rise staff to deliver Tapestry as we always have as builder/ developer," Thompson says.

On submitting plans for Tapestry in 2021, Thompson said <a href="/developments/chevron-island-qld-4217">Chevron Island</a>&nbsp;has a "great local community".

"It's a tight-knit community, while being ideally located just a five-minute walk from the international tourist hub of Surfers Paradise."

Thompson kept everything local when he submitted plans for Tapestry, a 22-level arts-inspired apartmet project designed to be in keeping with&nbsp;Chevron Island’s growing standing at the cultural arts hub of the Gold Coast. He had the local BDA Architecture team undertake the design, while also commissioning a piece from local artist Tania Blanchard that will hang in the lobby when the building is completed.

Tapestry will home 113 two and three-bedroom apartments with an impressive rooftop comprising a swimming pool, barbecue and alfresco space, a private dining room with a terrace and fire pit, an edible garden, a private gym with a sauna and steam room and landscaped gardens.

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“After all the research and understanding&nbsp;<a href="/developments/chevron-island-qld-4217">Chevron Island</a>&nbsp;as a whole, it really felt like it was the perfect place to deliver a project like&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/tapestry-chevron-island-39-darrambal-street-chevron-island" target="">Tapestry</a>, where we’ve created this phenomenal amount of amenity and beautiful residences that locals will be able to move into and downsize," Thompson said.

Siera Group recently brought construction in-house and kicked off the build at Tapestry, which is expected to complete in late 2025.

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Another reputable builder developer on the island is Aniko Group, who has a strong track record of delivering qualiy on a Gold Coast island before. They've previously developed over $400 million worth of apartments and townhouses on Hope Island.

Aniko's construction arm will be completing their Chevron Island apartment development, Orama, in late 2025. A similarly impressive rooftop to Tapestry, Orama will have 102 two and three-bedroom apartments designed by Plus Architecture. The project is currently over 80 per cent sold.

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When Aniko secured the Weemala Street site, Aniko Founder George Mastocrastas said they wanted to create something that was "in keeping with the community fabric of the island suburb."

“Chevron is just a short walk to Surfers Paradise, the beach, the Gold Coast’s cultural heart and all the amenities the central Gold Coast has to offer. It’s both laid back and sophisticated at the same time."

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Another local developer Sherpa Property Group, also recently launched Perspective Helm, the most boutique apartment development on the island.

The waterfront building on Stanhill Drive comprises just 10 three and four-bedroom residences, a mix of apartments and villas, that start from $4 million. Some of the residences have their own private marina berth.

Chevron Island's boom has been reflected in enquiry data collected by MatterFact, the data product from Apartments.com.au. The data shows that the average price per square metre has skyrocketed over the last three years, increasing between 35 to 50 percent in most cases.

In 2022, the average price per square metre for two-bedroom apartments was $8,200. This figure jumped to $9,900 in 2023 and currently sits closer to $11,000 in 2024.

Three-bedroom apartments saw a similar increase, rising from $8,900 in 2022 to $11,200 in 2023, and further to $13,200 in 2024.

Chevron Island's boom has been reflected in enquiry data collected by MatterFact, the data product from Urban.com.au

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