ALAND's sales success at The Walden, North Sydney launch
Builder-developer ALAND has had buyers jump at the opportunity to buy into their first inner-city Sydney apartment development.
Over $103 million in sales were achieved at the launch of The Walden, North Sydney's newest apartment tower. The sales equated to around 55 per cent of the first release of residences.
Located at 177 Walker Street, North Sydney, The Walden boasts a front-row position on the eastern fringe of the North Sydney CBD, offering uninterrupted Sydney Harbour views stretching from the Sydney Harbour Bridge all the way to Sydney Heads.
The harbour views, not to mention North Sydney’s relatively limited housing supply compared to other North Shore suburbs, as well as high demand from a wealthy downsizer demographic and a growing population, is driving the strong demand and premium prices commanded in the area.
The harbourside suburb also continues to benefit from significant government and private sector investment, which is changing the face of North Sydney as it transitions to an 18-hour a day living, dining and recreation hotspot, with more spending set to come over the next decade.
ALAND Founder Andrew Hrsto says North Sydney has fast become a sought-after destination for discerning property buyers.
“It’s clear that North Sydney’s changing rapidly, and property buyers are excited both by what’s on offer in
the suburb now, as well as what’s yet to come,” Hrsto says.
“Against this backdrop, The Walden is set to become a benchmark for luxury living in North Sydney, and it’s perfectly poised for buyers to capitalise on the continued growth and transformation in the local area."
Hrsto says with its unrivalled amenities, refined design, and rare balance of sophistication and community connection, The Walden delivers a lifestyle unlike anything else on the market.
Residents will enjoy access to a comprehensive suite of facilities, including a fully equipped gym, wellness and treatment room, spa, wine cellar, resident lounge, private dining room, pool, dedicated work-from-home and meeting spaces, as well as the convenience of a dedicated concierge.
Ben Stewart, Partner at SRM Residential, which is overseeing sales at The Walden, says North Sydney offers the perfect balance of city convenience and lifestyle appeal for prospective buyers.
“Apartment sales in North Sydney have remained robust throughout 2025, and today’s opening sales at The Walden reflect strong buyer confidence in the area’s ongoing revitalisation,” said Stewart.
“All the purchasers I spoke to are appreciating the unparalleled amenity and expansive apartments, coupled with North Sydney’s connectivity through the Metro with Barangaroo accessible in three minutes and Martin Place in five – all these factors are key drivers for a purchaser demographic that includes lower North Shore owner-occupiers and downsizers, plus a few city-based, high-end investors."
Stewart says the views, design, and sizing of the apartments at The Walden, is a level above the majority of other projects on the market.
"We’re seeing buyers prioritise well-designed apartments that offer both lifestyle appeal and long-term investment potential. ALAND’s 23 years of delivery success, backed its Gold Star iCIRT rating and Latent Defect Insurance (LDI) have been embraced by this market.”
ALAND will commence construction of The Walden in early 2026, ahead of planned completion by 2028.
Joel Robinson
Joel Robinson is the Editor in Chief at Apartments.com.au, where he leads the editorial team and oversees the country’s most comprehensive news coverage dedicated to the off the plan property market. With more than a decade of experience in residential real estate journalism, Joel brings deep insight into Australia’s evolving development landscape.
He holds a degree in Business Management with a major in Journalism from Leeds Beckett University in the UK, and has developed a particular expertise in off the plan apartment space. Joel’s editorial lens spans the full lifecycle of a project—from site acquisition and planning approvals through to new launches, construction completions, and final sell-out—delivering trusted, buyer-focused content that supports informed decision-making across the property journey