Not all apartment amenities are immediately visible.

Swimming pools, gyms, rooftop terraces and residents' lounges have long featured on buyers' wishlists, but as the way Australians live has changed, so too have the features that make apartment living more convenient.

Increasingly, buyers are placing value on the practical aspects of day-to-day life. Fast internet, EV charging, secure bike storage, flexible workspaces and parcel management are becoming just as relevant as lifestyle amenities, reflecting changing habits and expectations.

Online shopping has been one of the biggest drivers of that shift.

Australians spent a record $82.6 billion shopping online in 2025, with almost one in every four retail dollars now spent digitally, making parcel deliveries a routine part of everyday life rather than an occasional convenience.

For apartment residents, however, receiving those deliveries isn't always straightforward.

Without someone home to accept a parcel, deliveries can be redirected to a nearby Post Office, left in building foyers or common areas, or require building management to temporarily store packages. As apartment living continues to grow across Australia's cities, parcel management has become an increasingly important consideration for both residents and developers.

Australia Post's Parcel Locker network is one response to that shift.

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Rather than relying on home delivery, eligible parcels can be directed to a nominated Parcel Locker, where they're securely stored until collected. Once a parcel arrives, residents receive a notification through the AusPost app or SMS and can retrieve it using a one-time code or QR code at a time that suits them.

The network has expanded to more than 1,500 locations nationwide, with Parcel Lockers positioned at Post Offices, shopping centres, supermarkets, transport hubs and, increasingly, within or alongside residential developments.

That growing presence reflects a broader change in how apartment buildings are being planned.

Developers are increasingly considering the operational side of apartment living alongside traditional lifestyle amenities. Just as secure mailrooms, bicycle storage and EV charging have become more common inclusions, parcel management is emerging as another feature that supports everyday convenience.

It also helps preserve the arrival experience within a building. Carefully designed lobbies and communal spaces can quickly become cluttered when deliveries accumulate, while secure parcel solutions reduce the likelihood of missed deliveries or parcels being left unattended.

For buyers comparing apartments, these everyday details are becoming part of the decision-making process.

Location, floorplans and finishes remain fundamental, but the features that simplify daily life are carrying greater weight than they once did. As online shopping continues to shape consumer behaviour, secure parcel delivery is increasingly becoming another amenity worth looking for.

Joel Robinson

Parcel delivery is joining the apartment amenity checklist

Inca Property Group has lodged a State Significant Development Application (SSDA) for Dawn, a 53-apartment oceanfront development overlooking Mona Vale Beach.

The proposal, at 35-39 Darley Street East, would replace an existing 18-apartment strata building with a new owner-occupier-focused development comprising 53 two and three-bedroom apartments, including nine affordable built-to-rent residences delivered under the State's infill affordable housing scheme.

Positioned on a 2,679 sqm elevated site around 280 metres from Mona Vale Beach, the development has been designed to maximise panoramic ocean views while responding to the site's sloping topography.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/inca-property-group">Inca Property Group</a> Managing Director Josh Thompson said the State Significant pathway provided greater certainty for projects of this scale.

"This State Significant pathway gives the team real certainty to progress <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/dawn-35-39-darley-street-east-mona-vale-nsw-2103">Dawn</a> through to completion," Thompson said.

"It allows us to acquire a one-off site, design it carefully and deliver the right offering for the suburb, assessed by the NSW Government's planning department."

The project is one of the first developments in the area to be assessed under the NSW Government's Low and Mid-Rise Housing policy, with the site sitting on the edge of the policy's designated inner area.

The proposal includes three basement levels providing 124 car spaces, alongside a range of resident amenities including a swimming pool, gym, sauna, wellness facilities and private plunge pools for selected ground-floor and penthouse apartments.

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Thompson said Dawn had been designed specifically for owner-occupiers and downsizers, a buyer profile that has driven demand across Inca's recent Upper North Shore developments.

"The majority of buyers in our recent North Shore projects have been downsizers, and we are learning exactly what this market is looking for. Beyond the location itself, we have included resort-style amenities to deliver a genuine lifestyle offering," Thompson said.

Located within walking distance of Mona Vale Beach, the town centre, Mona Vale Golf Club and the Royal Motor Yacht Club, Dawn represents Inca's first Northern Beaches project following the sell-out of Tara on Park in Waitara and Ellis Residences, currently under construction in St Ives.

Construction will be undertaken by Inca's in-house construction arm, GOP Constructions.

Dawn is the latest major apartment proposal for Mona Vale, with the suburb emerging as one of the key beneficiaries of the NSW Government's new Low and Mid-Rise Housing policy.

New developer One Living, led by industry veteran Joseph Scuderi, recently secured a site on Mona Vale Road, on the border of Mona Vale and Pymble, where it is planning around 140 apartments.

IPM is also planning its third project in Mona Vale, significantly increasing the scale of its previous developments with an 82-apartment proposal at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/159-167-darley-street-west-mona-vale-nsw-2103">159-167 Darley Street West</a>, opposite Bayview Golf Course and less than 800 metres from Mona Vale town centre.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/one-living-enters-sydneys-new-apartment-market-with-northern-beaches-site-acquisition">One Living enters Sydney's new apartment market with Northern Beaches site acquisition</a>

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-ipm-plans-third-mona-vale-project">First look: IPM plans third Mona Vale project</a>

First look: Inca eyes Mona Vale with State Significant DA for Dawn apartments

Seasoned Victorian apartment developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/central-equity">Central Equity</a> has logged more than $400 million in sales in its luxury apartment project Palmera Residences at Northcliffe on the Gold Coast.&nbsp;

Central Equity Director Karl Kutner said the sales result reflected a combination of location, product quality and delivery certainty with the project already under construction by building powerhouse Multiplex.&nbsp;

"Surpassing $400 million in sales since launch is a significant milestone and an outstanding endorsement of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/palmera-residences-gold-coast-18-garfield-terrace-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">Palmera Residences</a>,” he said.&nbsp;

"We believe one of the key reasons for this strong result is the confidence purchasers have in knowing the project is under construction with Multiplex. Buyers are increasingly looking for certainty. They want to know that the project they commit to today will be delivered by an experienced team with a proven track record."&nbsp;

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Kutner said it was clear there was still high demand for luxury projects that offered certainty of delivery.&nbsp;

“We are in a market where many residential developments have faced delays due to rising construction costs, labour shortages and financing challenges,” said Kutner.&nbsp;

"But having construction underway has provided our buyers with resounding confidence backed by more than 40 years of development delivery by Central Equity combined with construction by one of Australia's most respected construction companies."&nbsp;

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Central Equity is one of Australia's most experienced privately-owned property developers. Over more than four decades, the company has delivered in excess of 85 residential developments including 10,000 apartments and many thousands of stand alone homes.&nbsp;

Located on Garfield Terrace at Northcliffe, between Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach, Palmera Residences occupies one of the Gold Coast's most sought after beachside locations. The development has been designed to appeal to owner occupiers seeking premium residences that combine generous living spaces and resort style amenities.&nbsp;

Palmera Residences will feature an exceptional collection of resort style amenities, including two swimming pools: a generously sized family pool with safe shallow zones for relaxed recreation, and a 20 metre lap pool positioned to maximise all day sunlight.&nbsp;

Residents will also enjoy exclusive access to wellness and recreational facilities including a magnesium pool, sauna, yoga studio, expansive fitted gymnasium, resident lounge, outdoor BBQ’s&nbsp;and indoor and outdoor dining areas, together with a dedicated concierge and luxurious hotel inspired entrance foyer.&nbsp;

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A unique feature at Palmera Residences has been designed to enhance the Gold Coast lifestyle which includes both indoor and outdoor gymnasium facilities, together with thoughtfully designed indoor and outdoor dining and entertaining areas. A corner café has also been incorporated to provide residents with a destination for their everyday needs.&nbsp;

Kutner said buyer demand had been broad based with purchasers attracted from interstate as well as throughout South East Queensland.&nbsp;

"We're seeing strong interest from owner occupiers, lifestyle buyers and people relocating to the Gold Coast. Many purchasers have been searching for a premium beachside residence where quality, design and delivery are equally important."&nbsp;

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Kutner said the sales milestone was an important achievement, but the focus remained firmly on delivering an exceptional development.&nbsp;

"While reaching $400 million in sales is an important milestone, our priority remains delivering a project that exceeds purchaser expectations,” he said.&nbsp;

"Palmera Residences has been designed to become one of the Gold Coast's landmark residential addresses, and we look forward to welcoming our purchasers to their new homes."&nbsp;

There are a limited number of residences remaining in selected configurations with pricing from $2,950,000 to $8,950,000. Palmera Residences is also crowned by expansive penthouses with wrap around views.

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Construction certainty and strong buyer demand drive major sales result for luxury Gold Coast development

Palmera Residences fly out the door as sales pass $400 million

National property developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/goldfields-group">Goldfields</a> has appointed BINAH as its construction partner for Quartet, its new Brisbane apartment development in the undersupplied suburb of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/milton-qld-4064">Milton</a>.

Located just two kilometres from the Brisbane CBD and moments from key 2032 Olympic precincts, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/quartet-milton-33-manning-street-milton-qld-4064">Quartet</a> will deliver 131 one, two, three, and four-bedroom apartments priced from $1 million to $4.2 million, combining elevated design with a wellness-focused lifestyle offering.&nbsp;

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Goldfields’ Chief Executive Officer, Lachlan Thompson, said the appointment of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/binah-constructions">BINAH</a> marked an important milestone for the project.&nbsp;

“Bringing BINAH on board as our construction partner will allow us to bring our vision for Quartet forward with a team that has a proven track record of delivering high-quality residential projects,” Thompson said.&nbsp;

“We’ve taken a considered approach to progressing the site because we wanted to deliver the whole package. Buyers ultimately back great developers, great projects and great builders, and with Quartet, we’ve made sure all three line up.

“People want certainty, they want to know the project will be built, that the homes will be delivered as promised, and that the developer stands behind the quality of what they create. That’s something Goldfields has built its reputation on over many years.”&nbsp;

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BINAH’s Managing Director, Khalil Hafza, said the company was proud to be partnering with Goldfields to deliver Quartet.&nbsp;

“Quartet is an exciting project to bring to life, particularly given the level of detail in the residences and the extensive rooftop amenity planned for the building,” Mr Hafza said.&nbsp;

“Our focus is on delivering a high-quality build that brings that design vision to life and creates homes residents will enjoy for many years.”&nbsp;

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The facilities at Quartet have been feared towards the roof, with a&nbsp;25 metre lap pool, spa, sauna and cold plunge, and a communal barbecue area and alfresco.

Town planning was designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/rothelowman">Rothelowman</a> and brought to life by Melbourne-based architecture firm Cera Stribley.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/cera-stribley">Cera Stribley</a> Co-Founder and Managing Principal, Dom Cerantonio, said the project responds to both its riverside setting and Brisbane’s evolving urban character.&nbsp;

“Quartet has been designed to sit comfortably within its riverside context, offering a refined take on urban living through well-planned, generously proportioned residences that will stand the test of time,” Mr Cerantonio said.&nbsp;

“An emphasis on natural light, natural textures and carefully selected finishes from timber and marble to premium appliances, creates calm, considered interiors designed for comfort and long-term liveability.”&nbsp;

Construction of Quartet will commence in July 2026, with completion anticipated in Q4 2028.

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Construction to commence on 131-residence tower designed around wellness-focused living

Goldfields appoints BINAH for Quartet apartments in Milton

The first partnership between national developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/fortis">Fortis</a> and Adelaide-based developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/otello">Otello</a> has made a strong start, with the pair securing $21 million in unconditional sales at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/one-four-four-hutt-adelaide-144-hutt-street-adelaide-sa-5000">One Four Four Hutt</a>&nbsp;on the edge of the Adelaide CBD.

Over a third of apartments have been snapped up in the boutique 44-apartment project on the corner of Hutt Stret and Wakefield Road. Local downsizers and owner-occupiers wanting to remain in Adelaide's tightly-held southeast quarter have been the most prominent purchasers.

The DKO-designed, mixed-use development is one of the few new apartment projects in the precinct, an area where new housing supply has remained limited despite continued demand from buyers wanting to stay close to the CBD, Victoria Park and Adelaide's established east-end amenities.

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Fortis Head of Development SA Arthur Dendrinos said the early sales reflected both the strength of the local owner-occupier market and confidence in the Hutt Street location.

"The level of early commitment reflects the confidence local buyers have in the Hutt Street precinct," Dendrinos said.

"Many purchasers are long-term east-end residents who love the area and want to stay connected to the neighbourhood. They recognise the value of a well-designed, well-located development.

"Our partnership with Otello has been central to this success, and the number of unconditional sales at this stage only strengthens our confidence in the South Australian market."

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Otello Director Daniel Harris said the sales result also highlighted the lack of new apartment opportunities within the Hutt Street precinct.

"One Four Four Hutt has clearly resonated with buyers, with strong early sales reflecting both the appeal of the Hutt Street corridor and the lifestyle on offer," Harris said.

"The activated ground-floor retail has also been a key drawcard, with purchasers responding to the vision of a more vibrant and connected streetscape, not just the residences themselves."

One Four Four Hutt will deliver 44 one, two and three-bedroom apartments, alongside a collection of penthouses, above a ground-floor retail offering designed to further activate the Hutt Street precinct.

Construction is scheduled to commence in the third quarter of this year, with completion anticipated in 2028.

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Fortis Head of Development SA Arthur Dendrinos said the early sales reflected both the strength of the local owner-occupier market and confidence in the Hutt Street location.

Fortis makes Adelaide debut with Otello as One Four Four Hutt records strong early sales

Doncaster

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Creating an apartment building which will cater to every need of its inhabitants can be a challenging pursuit. However, Mirvac’s newest addition to its Tullamore precinct 'Folia Apartments' challenges this idea with a multitude of resident amenities including co-working facilities, private gardens and opportunities to entertain guests. 

<blockquote>
“We recognise that as the Tullamore community evolves, living options need to be more customisable, responsive and flexible. Mirvac Design has achieved this at Folia, with a diverse range of apartment configurations and generous floor plans that provide a genuine alternative to a traditional home.”
</blockquote>

- Elysa Anderson, Mirvac General Manager of Residential Victoria

The low-rise structure will feature 102 boutique apartments, ranging from one bedroom apartments through to 171 square meter penthouses will join Tullamore's Phoenix Apartments which are due for completion next month. The precinct will be replacing the former 47-hectare Eastern Golf Course in Melbourne’s Doncaster region, and will feature a Next Gen Health &amp; Lifestyle Club; cafes and restaurants; walking and cycling trails; indoor and outdoor pools; tennis courts; and even events hosted by Tullamore’s management. 

The Mirvac design team have taken into consideration the needs of owner-occupier buyers. Whether it be savvy first-home-buyers, down-sizers or those wanting a low-maintenance lifestyle, the design will offer something unique for everyone.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/mirvac_apartments_of_tullamore_folia_living.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Three bedroom and penthouse apartments offer the option to use timber flooring. Credit: Mirvac"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="236" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/mirvac_apartments_of_tullamore_folia_living.jpg?itok=MsP8biEk" title="Three bedroom and penthouse apartments offer the option to use timber flooring. Credit: Mirvac" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Three bedroom and penthouse apartments offer the option to use timber flooring. Credit: Mirvac</figcaption></figure><blockquote>
“We listen and learn from our customers and there is demand in particular from downsizers who want an apartment tailored to their needs, as well as a secure, low-maintenance lifestyle within an established community. They want to remain in the area where they may have lived for the past 20 to 30 years, in an environment that fosters social connectivity and a healthy lifestyle."
</blockquote>

- Elysa Anderson, Mirvac General Manager of Residential Victoria

A semi-enclosed, generous entertaining area is located on the building’s rooftop and has been designed to ensure residents have somewhere private and relaxing to entertain friends. A kitchen, lounge and dining areas are available to book for events. The precinct itself also contains over 20% of green open spaces to be enjoyed by the community — including multiple BBQs, parks and picnic areas, perfect for alfresco dining. 

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/mirvac_apartments_of_tullamore_folia_kitchen_garden.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Folia's luxurious shared dining area, surrounded by lush greenery. Credit: Mirvac"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="331" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/mirvac_apartments_of_tullamore_folia_kitchen_garden.jpg?itok=UMUWksMK" title="Folia's luxurious shared dining area, surrounded by lush greenery. Credit: Mirvac" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Folia's luxurious shared dining area, surrounded by lush greenery. Credit: Mirvac</figcaption></figure>A co-working facility will give residents the flexibility to work from home, while a ground level kitchen garden will provide fresh produce year-round. Each balcony and terrace will feature large planter boxes for the keen gardener. Each kitchen will boast state-of-the-art Miele appliances, island benches and even the option to upgrade your appliances for those who seriously love cooking.

The design draws on inspiration from its surrounding landscape by using organic free-flowing curves and natural materials such as timber, soft grey terrazzo tile flooring as well as neutral colouring. Large stacker-slider doors and recessed downlights create a sense of space in each apartment, and an abundance of greenery inspires a relaxing and tranquil environment.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/mirvac_apartments_of_tullamore_folia_conservatory_1.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="An apartment conservatory and kitchen area featuring terrazzo tiles. Credit: Mirvac"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="386" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/mirvac_apartments_of_tullamore_folia_conservatory_1.jpg?itok=t15sbhOb" title="An apartment conservatory and kitchen area featuring terrazzo tiles. Credit: Mirvac" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>An apartment conservatory and kitchen area featuring terrazzo tiles. Credit: Mirvac</figcaption></figure><figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/mirvac_apartments_of_tullamore_folia_bedroom.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Large stacker doors and recessed lighting creates a feeling of spaciousness. Credit: Mirvac"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="383" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/mirvac_apartments_of_tullamore_folia_bedroom.jpg?itok=lxPlWJ9l" title="Large stacker doors and recessed lighting creates a feeling of spaciousness. Credit: Mirvac" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Large stacker doors and recessed lighting creates a feeling of spaciousness. Credit: Mirvac</figcaption></figure><blockquote>
“The design of Folia is graceful and organic, featuring expansive glass and timber surrounded by hanging greenery that creates a connection to the landscaped environment of the Tullamore community. The building is a series of linked pavilions, complemented by a curved façade with balconies that wrap the building, creating a natural viewing platform for residents to enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding parks and garden.” 
</blockquote>

- Michael Wiener, Mirvac Design Director

The limited collection of off-the-plan new apartments includes:

<ul>
<li>One bedroom apartments from $395,000 </li>
	<li>Two bedroom apartments from $560,000</li>
	<li>Three bedroom apartments from $995,000</li>
	<li>Six luxury penthouses are also available for purchase. </li>
</ul>
Folia apartments have been scheduled for completion by 2020.

Lead image credit: Mirvac
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Olivia Round

Mirvac’s latest apartment building to offer private gardens, co-working spaces and unparalleled entertaining facilities

In stark contrast to our growing database of <a href="/news/top-20-sydney-suburbs-with-the-largest-development-pipeline">Sydney projects</a>, Melbourne's been in <a href="/">Apartments.com.au's</a> DNA for over five years.&nbsp; And what a difference it is with postcode 3000 (actually, the suburb name Melbourne, but you know what I mean) leading the pack among the top 20 suburbs across metropolitan Melbourne with the largest development pipeline.

Not to be outdone, <a href="/new-apartments/southbank-vic-3006">Southbank</a>, home to some of the largest skyscrapers (and proposals) in the city comes in second with a 5 figure number in its development pipeline and spilling over from Southbank, <a href="/new-apartments/south-melbourne-vic-3205">South Melbourne</a> takes the third top spot.

<a href="/new-apartments/box-hill-vic-3128">Box Hill</a> and <a href="/new-apartments/doncaster-vic-3108">Doncaster</a> are two suburbs in the top 10 which stand apart from the trend of much of inner Melbourne ruling the roost and <a href="/new-apartments/brunswick-vic-3056">Brunswick</a>, <a href="/new-apartments/moonee-ponds-vic-3039">Moonee Ponds</a>, <a href="/new-apartments/coburg-vic-3058">Coburg</a> in that inner-city to middle-ring transition area are present within the top 20.

In fact, beyond the top 20, there are many middle-ring Melbourne suburbs with over 1000 dwellings in the development pipeline including <a href="/new-apartments/carnegie-vic-3163">Carnegie</a> (1602), <a href="/new-apartments/essendon-vic-3040">Essendon</a> (1527), <a href="/new-apartments/north-melbourne-vic-3051">North Melbourne</a> (1407) and <a href="/new-apartments/maribyrnong-vic-3032">Maribyrnong</a> (1279).

For a while I've been saying both privately and publicly, <a href="/new-apartments/footscray-vic-3011">Footscray</a> is on the same level as <a href="/new-apartments/south-yarra-vic-3141">South Yarra</a> - similar distances from the centre of Melbourne and with the rail transport to match - and lo and behold Footscray is well ahead of South Yarra's pipeline numbers at this time.

<a href="/new-apartments/collingwood-vic-3066">Collingwood</a> (2668) outstrips <a href="/new-apartments/fitzroy-vic-3065">Fitzroy</a> (1169, ranked #35) by a long margin and <a href="/new-apartments/preston-vic-3072">Preston</a> (3369) is way out ahead of all the other suburbs on the High Street / South Morang corridor.

The monster numbers at the top can be explained that the suburb 'Melbourne' applies to St Kilda Road as well as the CBD, however when we look exclusively at postcode 3000, there are still over 18,000 dwellings in the pipeline.

The number of dwellings below are&nbsp;for all projects on the Apartments.com.au project database across all four main statuses - Planning Assessment, Approved, Registration &amp; Sales and Under Construction.

Click on a suburb name to view a summary of the development pipeline for each region.

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			<th scope="col">Rank</th>
			<th scope="col">Suburb</th>
			<th scope="col">Number of Dwellings</th>
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			<td>1</td>
			<td><a href="/developments/melbourne-vic">Melbourne</a></td>
			<td>20,035</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2</td>
			<td><a href="/developments/southbank-vic-3006">Southbank</a></td>
			<td>16,015</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>3</td>
			<td><a href="/developments/south-melbourne-vic-3205">South Melbourne</a></td>
			<td>6573</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>4</td>
			<td><a href="/developments/footscray-vic-3011">Footscray</a></td>
			<td>6526</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>5</td>
			<td><a href="/developments/docklands-vic-3008">Docklands</a></td>
			<td>6276</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>6</td>
			<td><a href="/developments/box-hill-vic-3128">Box Hill</a></td>
			<td>5645</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>7</td>
			<td><a href="/developments/west-melbourne-vic-3003">West Melbourne</a></td>
			<td>4980</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>8</td>
			<td><a href="/developments/richmond-vic-3121">Richmond</a></td>
			<td>4402</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>9</td>
			<td><a href="/developments/south-yarra-vic-3141">South Yarra</a></td>
			<td>4124</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>10</td>
			<td><a href="/developments/doncaster-vic-3108">Doncaster</a></td>
			<td>3808</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>11</td>
			<td><a href="/developments/preston-vic-3072">Preston</a></td>
			<td>3369</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>12</td>
			<td><a href="/developments/brunswick-vic-3056">Brunswick</a></td>
			<td>3044</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>13</td>
			<td><a href="/developments/brunswick-east-vic-3057">Brunswick East</a></td>
			<td>2828</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>14</td>
			<td><a href="/developments/north-melbourne-vic-3051">North Melbourne</a></td>
			<td>2793</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>15</td>
			<td><a href="/developments/moonee-ponds-vic-3039">Moonee Ponds</a></td>
			<td>2749</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>16</td>
			<td><a href="/developments/collingwood-vic-3066">Collingwood</a></td>
			<td>2668</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>17</td>
			<td><a href="/developments/st-kilda-vic-3182">St Kilda</a></td>
			<td>2618</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>18</td>
			<td><a href="/developments/port-melbourne-vic-3207">Port Melbourne</a></td>
			<td>2493</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>19</td>
			<td><a href="/developments/coburg-vic-3058">Coburg</a></td>
			<td>1792</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>20</td>
			<td><a href="/developments/hawthorn-east-vic-3123">Hawthorn East</a></td>
			<td>1757</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

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Another Doncaster East two bedroom apartment has been listed for mortgagee sale.
It comes with an indicative selling price of $410,000 to $440,000.
It was offered by Mehron Mashayekh and Danial Reza Ali from Ray White.
The auction of the low rise Santorini complex has been scheduled for June 23. 
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-vic-doncaster+east-128436226" target="_blank">The 105/927 Doncaster Road apartment</a> comes with two bedrooms, living and dining zone, and alfresco terrace adjoining a kitchen.
Other features include a concealed laundry, video intercom, security entrance and single basement car space plus storage unit. 
It is situated opposite parkland. 
The suburb's median unit price sits on $720, 000, according to CoreLogic.
Another Doncaster East apartment in the Santorini Complex has been listed by mortgagees with an indicative selling price of $440,000 to $480,000.
The second floor apartment is offered by Danial Reza Ali from Ray White for June 23 auction.
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-vic-doncaster+east-128436866%20https://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-vic-doncaster+east-128436866" target="_blank">Located at 201/927 Doncaster Road, Doncaster East</a>, the apartment comes with main bedrooms with built-in, a second robed bedroom, living and dining zones connecting to the large alfresco terrace.
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Another Doncaster East apartment listed by mortgagee

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A Doncaster East apartment in the Santorini Complex has been listed by mortgagees with an indicative selling price of $440,000 to $480,000.
The second floor apartment is offered by Danial Reza Ali from Ray White for June 23 auction.
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-vic-doncaster+east-128436866%20https://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-vic-doncaster+east-128436866" target="_blank">Located at 201/927 Doncaster Road, Doncaster East</a>, the apartment comes with main bedrooms with built-in, a second robed bedroom, living and dining zones connecting to the large alfresco terrace.
Other features include a concealed laundry, video intercom, security entrance and single basement car space plus storage unit. 
It was a $480 a week rental in late 2016 when offered with $560,000 to $600,000 hopes.
Opposite Doncaster Reserve, it is within walking distance from Jackson Court shops and cafes, East Doncaster Secondary College, Doncaster Gardens Primary School, public transport and Tunstall Square. 
The suburb's median unit price sits on $720, 000, according to CoreLogic.
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Doncaster East two bedroom apartment listed by mortgagee

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A two bedroom top floor Doncaster apartment has been recently sold by mortgagees for $485,000.
It was offered by Thi Nguyen and Matthew Dunn from Jellis Craig Doncaster.
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-apartment-vic-doncaster-127547302" target="_blank">The 806/1 Grosvenor Street</a> home features two bedrooms with BIR's, secure car space and heated outdoor pool, BBQ and entertaining area. 
The apartment is in the Pearl building designed by architect Rothe Lowman and landscaped by Land Design Partnership.
Its price guidance was between $490,000 to $539,000.
It last sold at $589,000 in 2014. It has been a rental at around $450 a week.
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It positioned across the road from exclusive shopping, restaurants, gym, entertainment and buses with the freeway, schools and parks only minutes away.
The suburb's median unit price sits on $579,000, according to CoreLogic. 
 
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Loss taken at Pearl, Doncaster two bedroom penthouse mortgagee sale

Apartment buyers may soon have another option atop Doncaster Hill on the back of developer Metro Equity gaining approval for a substantial apartment development across&nbsp;90-96 Tram Road.

Council voted in favour&nbsp;of the Fender Katsalidis-designed apartment building earlier last week, with a permit granted on Friday for the high density project. Documents which were first lodged for the development at the tail end of 2016 show the project has a build value of $45.4 million.

By far and away Metro Equity&#39;s largest project in Melbourne, the developer may well pull the trigger on a sales campaign shortly, already labelling the project Casablanca on its website.

<h2>90-96 Tram Road approval details</h2>

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<figcaption>Internal communal space. Application image: Fender Katsalidis</figcaption>
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<ul>
	<li>Submitted: 12/2016</li>
	<li>Site area: 4097sqm</li>
	<li>Floor count &amp; height:&nbsp;8 / 21.5m</li>
	<li>Number of Dwellings:&nbsp;158 - 4 x 1BR / 133 x 2BR / 21 x 3BR</li>
	<li>Total NSA: 13,602sqm</li>
	<li>Car Spaces:&nbsp;203&nbsp;</li>
	<li>NLA commercial: 672sqm</li>
	<li>Amenities:&nbsp;Communal courtyard, Pool, Gym, Cinema</li>
	<li>Cost of construction:&nbsp;$45.4 million</li>
	<li>Approved: 04/2018 by Manningham City Council</li>
</ul>

Council was suitable impressed by the design aesthetics and functionality of the proposal during their sitting last week, easily carrying the motion of approval. Indeed&nbsp;90-96 Tram Road does look to be quite progressive relative to the first wave of apartment projects that &#39;graced&#39; Doncaster Hill; these earlier projects can be summarised as &#39;cookie cutter&#39; precast developments.

The large size of the site has seen&nbsp;Fender Katsalidis place the development&#39;s communal facilities in the centre of the development, creating a sizeable void in the built form. This allows for&nbsp;a primary source of natural light for certain apartments, with others receiving natural light on two fronts.

The communal zone sees a pool, gym, library, lounge, dining room and exercise/yoga room arranged around a central&nbsp;landscaped area.

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<figcaption>Tram Road interface. Application image: Fender Katsalidis</figcaption>
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<h2>Here&rsquo;s looking at you, Doncaster Hill</h2>

The prospect of&nbsp;Metro Equity launching Casablanca to the market in the not too distant future does give cause to look at the current state of Doncaster Hill and surrounds.

Urban.com.au has 24 separate current apartment developments within our <a href="/developments">Project Database</a>&nbsp;in Doncaster. It is a generally soft time in the market for 3108 in terms of apartment projects at registrations and sales; only a handful of&nbsp;developments are at registrations and sales with Delta Property Group&#39;s <a href="/buildings/the-point-doncaster-hill-600-doncaster-road-doncaster">The Point</a> and WinEx Property&#39;s <a href="/buildings/manning-doncaster-399-manningham-road-doncaster">Manning Doncaster</a> the standout projects.

A further five developments are well down the path of construction and are poised to add a further 550 apartments to Doncaster&#39;s supply in coming months.

For Metro Equity, Casablanca is a sizeable step up is scale of project. To date the developer has worked on a number of small-scale luxury townhouse and apartment projects in and around Doncaster Hill.

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Metro Equity enters the Doncaster limelight with Casablanca

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A Doncaster top floor two bedroom apartment in the Pearl building has been listed for mortgagee sale with subdued price expectations.
Its price guidance is between $490,000 to $539,000.
It last sold at $589,000 in 2014. It has been a rental at around $450 a week.
Designed by architect Rothe Lowman, the <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-vic-doncaster-127547302" target="_blank">806/1 Grosvenor Street </a>home comes with two bedrooms, open plan kitchen and a terrace balcony.
It positioned across the road from exclusive shopping, restaurants, gym, entertainment and buses with the freeway, schools and parks only minutes away.
The auction has been scheduled for March 10.
The suburb's median unit price sits on $584,500, according to CoreLogic.
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Loss expected at Pearl, Doncaster apartment mortgagee sale

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A final planning decision looms next week for Doncaster Hill's latest apartment development.

Already holding the consent of Council planners, a positive result at next week's Council Meeting will see 666 Doncaster Road add to the measured flow of high-density residential projects atop the hill. In their report, Council planners have recommended that the Plus Architecture-designed scheme be approved, subject to conditions.

Now home to a low-rise commercial complex, the 3,257sqm site would be razed to accommodate the project which is backed by Brabian Investments Pty Ltd, with consultancy proUrban also involved in realising the project.

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<figcaption>666 Doncaster Road in context. Image: Google</figcaption></figure>666 Doncaster Road is designed as a 13-storey, mixed-use building accommodating 161 dwellings. The called for dwelling yield and respective internal size is as follows:

<ul>
<li>4 townhouses at 140sqm</li>
	<li>43 x 1BR at 50sqm</li>
	<li>31 x 2BR at 65sqm</li>
	<li>43 x 2BR + 2 bath at 75sqm</li>
	<li>25 x 2BR + 2 bath + study at 80sqm</li>
	<li>12 x 3BR at 110sqm</li>
	<li>3 penthouses at 270sqm</li>
</ul>
The project also includes 227 car parking spaces over four basement levels, 68 bicycle spaces, 3 retail tenancies amounting to 350sqm and a 224sqm restaurant. Plus Architecture's design covers 58% of the site and reaches 45.38 metres in height, with the building capped by a GBLA Landscape Architects-designed rooftop terrace.

Manningham City Council note that 28 objections were received for the application, covering a range of issues.

For its part, Council planners have via their report stated "that the proposal complies with the relevant planning policy in the Scheme and should be supported, subject to conditions requiring design changes to the building and the submission of management plans for Council approval."

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<figcaption>666 Doncaster Road's 40m height limit envelope. Planning image: Plus Architecture</figcaption></figure>Doncaster Hill has for the best part of a decade seen medium to large apartment projects filter through on a regular basis, without necessarily experiencing an oversupply. This in turn has made it a steady contributor to Melbourne's growing acceptance of higher density living, without generating a boomtown, high-rise reputation that neighbouring Box Hill now has.

Doncaster Hill's only major current build is that of <a href="/buildings/nest-at-the-hill-642-doncaster-road-doncaster">Nest at the Hill</a>, which is under the guidance of Crema Constructions. Adjoining Doncaster Hill, Mirvac's <a href="/developments/doncaster-vic-3108">Apartments of Tullamore</a> project is due for a construction start whilst <a href="/buildings/the-point-doncaster-hill-600-doncaster-road-doncaster">The Point Doncaster Hill</a> and <a href="/new-apartments/686-doncaster-doncaster">686 Doncaster Road</a> are at registrations and/or sales.

Upon approval, 666 Doncaster Road would join three additional project on Doncaster Hill in holding approval for a minimum of 100 apartments. They are 9-11 Wiliamsons Road with 151 dwellings, <a href="/buildings/north-eastern-tower-659-669-doncaster-road-doncaster">659-669 Doncaster Road</a> with 385 dwellings and <a href="/new-apartments/602-630-doncaster-road-doncaster">602-630 Doncaster Road</a> which includes 267 dwellings.
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Doncaster Hill's next major apartment project verges on approval

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Mirvac's Tullamore community in Melbourne's Doncaster features a series of luxury homes on the former fifth hole of the Eastern Golf Course.
Named the Emerald Precinct, the '8 Edition' homes are priced at $1.85 million and feature Tesla Powerwall 2 batteries and Evergen solar technology.
Mirvac’s General Manager of Residential Victoria, Elysa Anderson, said the Doncaster market was performing well and producing a strong demand for large contemporary properties to suit families, including those with multiple generations living at one address. 
“As a well-established blue chip suburb, Doncaster continues to attract a range of purchasers, however those looking for a large and modern luxury home have previously been under serviced,” she said. 
“Mirvac has identified a gap in the market for luxury homes to cater for the needs of local families who want a quality, low maintenance new home, with a flexible design allowing for zoned living in a superb natural environment.
"These contemporary luxury home designs were complemented by a diverse mix of housing types across Tullamore, catering for a range of purchasers. 
“Tullamore is a once in a lifetime place to call home, a place to secure property for future family generations.
"We felt such a striking setting, such as the rolling greens of a golf course, commanded homes that respect the retreat-like feel and cater to future family needs and multigenerational living. 
Andrew La, National Housing Design Director at Mirvac said with such a rare and unique site we wanted to ensure we were designing homes that families could see themselves living in for a lifetime.
"We undertook extensive research into how homes are used and what our buyers were looking for to ensure their dream home today continues well into the future,” he said.
“We looked at the way home use changes over the years, from having children’s rooms on the upper level near parents when they are young to allowing them to have their own downstairs retreat when they are older.” 
“We wanted to ensure maximum enjoyment of the site and the reserve is effectively a Tullamore homeowner’s backyard,” said La, whose team was stepping out floor plans from day one to ensure windows were in the best places, maximising light in winter and blocking harsh sun in summer. 
“Mirvac has over 40 years of experience and every day we are looking at data and talking to people about how they use their homes,” said La. “These premium homes have been created to adapt to life stages from nuclear to growing families with facilities for all ages.”
The design-led floorplans offer refined luxurious living and include innovative sustainable features with the integration of the CSIRO-backed Evergen solar generation technology, and the  to reduce energy bills and generate power using renewable energy.
For further information, including display suite location, <a href="https://tullamore.mirvac.com/" target="_blank">click here</a>.
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Mirvac's 8 Edition homes to feature Tesla, Evergen technology

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It's been a long time coming, but Doncaster Hill may finally receive a hotel.

As far back as 2006 Manningham Council sought to facilitate a luxury hotel in the area. A nine story, 140-suite hotel which was to be constructed at 682 Doncaster Road as part of the Doncaster Hill vision even had an operator inked, with Crowne Plaza Doncaster Hill the expected outcome.

Although that particular project never eventuated, Doncaster Hill may now play host to a hotel at 810 Elgar Road. Previous applications for the 983sqm Elgar Road land holding were approved for residential use, although an amendment was received by Council during August 2016 seeking an 11-storey residential hotel outcome.

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<figcaption>Doncaster Hill's first hotel site. Image: Real Properties</figcaption></figure>Manningham City Council lists 810 Elgar Road's application as in progress, nonetheless the site has been offered for sale with Real Properties the handling agent.

Developer <a href="http://nicsonproperty.com.au/portfolio_page/doncaster-hill-hotel/">Nicson Property Group</a>'s website carries provisional imagery of a design for 810 Elgar Road, along with a brief summary of the project which has an end value of $35 million. Kyriacou Architects has conceived a prospective design for the site for a building which includes 116 suites across 11 levels.

While 810 Elgar Road shapes as Donacster's first hotel, residential projects on the hill are still active as always. 9-11 Williamsons Road is also on the market with approval for 8 townhouses and 137 apartments within a Bruce Henderson architects-designed building.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/image11_17.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="9-11 Williamsons Road and The Peak"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="272" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image11_17.jpg?itok=m5DVzqpj" title="9-11 Williamsons Road and The Peak" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>9-11 Williamsons Road and The Peak</figcaption></figure>Nest at the Hill is well into construction while fellow large-scale projects The Peak and The Point Doncaster Hill are at registrations and sales.

Urban.com.au's <a href="/developments">Project Database</a> is currently keeping tabs on 2,200 apartments in development within Doncaster. 810 Elgar Road is in fact the first entry within Doncaster that is not residential in use.
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