Repeat buyers are one of the strongest measures of confidence in any apartment development.

At <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/era-newcastle-west-124-126-bull-street-newcastle-west-nsw-2302">ERA</a> in Newcastle West, some purchasers are returning to <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/gwh">GWH</a> after living at the developer's One Apartments. Their decision to purchase again was driven by the quality of life they found after moving into their first GWH home.

Keith Wilton had spent years living in a house in East Maitland before deciding it was time for a change. Apartment living had always been on his radar, but he was selective about what he wanted.

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"I had some boxes I wanted to tick," he says.

Keith points to the open-plan design, generous outdoor areas and considered inclusions as key reasons One Apartments worked for him.

“One of those things was a nice indoor open plan area, but also I wanted a nice outdoor open area that I could entertain on in summer or Christmases or birthdays,” he says.

He also found value in the smaller details, from integrated appliances to shared resident spaces including the pool, cinema and rooftop areas.

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After comparing several developments, he chose One Apartments because of GWH's longstanding local reputation and his own experience working with the developer on a commercial project more than a decade earlier.

"I knew that they were local, that the quality of the build was going to be up there. I'd looked at other apartment complexes around and close by, and I just knew that here was a better decision location wise."

Today, Keith says the move has completely changed how he experiences Newcastle.

"I enjoy living in this location because it's more of a lifestyle change. That Newcastle city living where you can walk to restaurants and bars and even beaches and parks and even shopping across the road."

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Beyond the location, he says it's the sense of community that has surprised him most.

"Everyone loves living here because they chose to live here, but everyone looks out for each other. It's a real great community feel here."

For Aimee and Lyle Goodman, the journey started almost by chance.

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The couple happened to be having coffee in Newcastle when they noticed the site where One Apartments was about to begin construction.

"We were aware GWH was planning a development," Aimee says. "We made one phone call and things moved pretty quickly after that."

As busy business owners, they initially thought apartment living would simply reduce the maintenance that came with larger homes. Instead, it fundamentally changed how they spent time together.

"We actually catch up more as a family now," Aimee says.

"We've had homes with big yards and lots of space, but everyone ended up in different rooms. Here we'll have dinner together, the kids can play, and we spend far more quality time together."

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Lyle says their confidence came from GWH's reputation within Newcastle's building industry.

"I know people who've worked across different apartment projects, and whenever GWH came up the feedback was always the same. They're rock solid. They're quality."

That confidence only grew throughout the buying process.

"One of the things that really impressed us with GWH was the whole process, was the communication," Lyle says. "It was consistent, it was regular, there was no problem if we had some weird questions, there was no problems in getting answers."

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Aimee says one moment stood out.

"The project actually finished on time. We realised we needed to hurry up and sell our house because everything was happening exactly when they said it would."

The positive experience at One Apartments ultimately gave all three buyers the confidence to purchase again with GWH, this time at ERA.

Their confidence reflects what many buyers are seeking in today's apartment market. Location remains important, but so too does certainty around delivery, quality and long-term liveability.

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ERA builds on those foundations with 280 one, two and three-bedroom apartments across two landmark towers in <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/newcastle-west-nsw-2302">Newcastle West</a>.&nbsp;

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/fk-australia">Fender Katsalidis</a>, the project will include more than 2,000 square metres of resident amenities, including a resort-style pool, gym, sauna, private cinema and rooftop entertaining spaces overlooking the harbour and coastline.&nbsp;

The development is also within walking distance of the Newcastle Interchange, Honeysuckle, Darby Street, the harbour foreshore, restaurants, retail and the city’s beaches, continuing the walkable lifestyle that existing GWH buyers say has transformed how they live.

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For Keith, the appeal remains straightforward.

"You feel at home even before you've moved into your home."

For Aimee, the change is measured in time.

“I just felt like I had more time,” she says.

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Construction at ERA is now underway, with more than half of the residences already sold and limited two and three-bedroom apartments remaining in the East Tower release. Priced from $980,000 for two-bedroom residences and $1.46 million for three-bedroom residences, buyers can secure an apartment with a 10 per cent deposit, with premium homes offering ocean views from Level 8 and harbour views from Level 10.

ERA is also backed by Resilience Insurance's 10-year Latent Defects Insurance policy, providing protection against structural or waterproofing defects for 10 years after completion. The project is anticipated to be completed in early 2028.

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Joel Robinson

From ONE to ERA: Why buyers are choosing GWH again in Newcastle West

Virgate Property Group is preparing to commence construction of Verdé, its new apartment development in Melbourne's Arts Precinct at Southbank, following a strong run of sales that has seen more than half of the project's 173 apartments secured.

Verdé has attracted a broad mix of first home buyers, owner-occupiers upgrading from nearby inner-city suburbs and investors, with younger owner-occupier couples aged between 28 and 45 accounting for the strongest enquiry. Many are already living in Southbank, South Melbourne, Albert Park, Port Melbourne, South Yarra and the CBD.

"Verdé is located in one of the most desirable pockets of southern Melbourne," Blair Property Group Director Darren Blair, who is managing sales at Verdé, said.

"It's within walking distance of the Arts Centre, Royal Botanic Gardens, Albert Park Lake, and Southbank's restaurants and retail. It's a great lifestyle location with strong amenity and liveability, which made it a very attractive choice for the project."

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Virgate was already familiar with the precinct, having previously delivered the successful Domain House development in neighbouring South Melbourne. That experience gave the developer confidence to acquire the Coventry Street site and continue expanding its presence in Melbourne's inner south.

"We had been keeping an eye on the site and the broader precinct for a few months before deciding to move forward with the acquisition," Virgate said.

The project was ultimately secured in 2020 following feasibility studies, planning assessments and due diligence, with the brief centred on delivering "a high-quality, considered design that feels both refined and fit for purpose."

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/bruce-henderson-architects">Bruce Henderson Architects</a>, Verdé comprises 173 one, two and three-bedroom apartments priced from $599,000. The architecture is distinguished by a faceted glass façade that responds to both the site's outlook and Melbourne's changing light conditions.

According to Bruce Henderson Architects, the coloured glazing gives the building a distinctive identity while also providing privacy and solar shading, with residences oriented to capture views across the bay, city skyline and surrounding parklands.

Inside, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/designoffice">DesignOffice</a> has created interiors focused on natural light, efficient planning and enduring materials. Apartments feature engineered oak flooring, natural stone benchtops, floor-to-ceiling glazing and SMEG appliances, while a restrained material palette aims to complement the expansive outlooks rather than compete with them.

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Resident amenity has also been designed around everyday functionality rather than occasional use. Facilities include a concierge-serviced lobby, residents' lounge with fireplace, library and co-working space, gym, terrace garden with barbecue facilities, ground-floor café, and package delivery management.

The project's location continues to be one of its strongest drawcards. Positioned on Coventry Street, Verdé sits within walking distance of the National Gallery of Victoria, Arts Centre Melbourne, Royal Botanic Gardens and Albert Park Lake, while Southbank's dining precinct, Sturt Street trams and the new ANZAC Station are all nearby. The surrounding education catchment also includes Melbourne Grammar, Melbourne Girls Grammar, Mac.Robertson Girls' High School and several major university campuses.

The sales team says buyers have responded particularly well to the combination of location, design quality and long-term liveability.

"They're responding really positively to the quality of the design, premium resident amenities and the uninterrupted views. Many also appreciate the location and how connected it is to everything they need."

The ability to secure stamp duty savings before completion has also been a key factor for purchasers, alongside the opportunity to personalise finishes ahead of settlement.

With construction set to commence soon and more than half the apartments already sold, Verdé enters its next phase as one of the Arts Precinct's more established apartment developments, offering remaining buyers an opportunity to secure a residence before construction advances further. Expected completion is scheduled for late 2027.

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Virgate's Verdé Southbank moves toward construction as sales fly past halfway stage

Downsizer-focused apartment development Kooyongkoot in Hawthorn has been recognised at the 2026 Better Future Melbourne Design Awards, taking home Gold and Silver awards in two categories.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kooyongkoot-hawthorn-1-kooyongkoot-road-hawthorn-vic-3122">Kooyongkoot</a>, currently being delivered by developer PQD and designed by Cera Stribley, received Gold in the Interior Design – Proposed category and Silver in the Architecture – Proposed category.

The dual recognition reflects the design approach behind the boutique development on prestigious Kooyongkoot Road, where the focus has been on creating homes for downsizers seeking the space, quality and functionality of a detached house within a low-rise apartment building.

Rather than maximising apartment numbers, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/pqd">PQD</a> and <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cera-stribley-architects">Cera Stribley</a> limited the development to just 18 residences, allowing for larger floorplans, greater privacy, generous landscaping and expansive communal spaces.&nbsp;The majority of the apartments also benefit from corner aspects, allowing for dual sources of natural light.

Now around 70 per cent complete and on track for completion in November 2026, Kooyongkoot will comprise a mix of garden residences, ter​race apartments, sub-penthouses, and is crowned by two half-floor penthouses with direct lift access and private rooftop terraces.

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The Silver Award for Architecture recognised the way the building responds to its prominent corner position at the ent​rance to Hawthorn's Scotch Hill precinct, one of Melbourne's most established residential neighbourhoods.

Rather than competing with the grand homes that line Kooyongkoot Road, the architectural approach focused on restraint and longevity, using curved brickwork, generous landscaping and carefully considered proportions to integrate with the existing streetscape.

"The form feels fluid and timeless, as though shaped by the landscape itself – architecture that belongs, rather than competes," said Chris Stribley, Co-Founder and Managing Principal of Cera Stribley.

The judging submission also highlighted practical innovations throughout the building, including lift cores servicing only nine homes each, a central landscaped lightcourt designed to bring daylight and ventilation into the building, and fully enclosed private storage rooms with lighting, power and shelving to better accommodate residents transitioning from larger family homes.

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The Gold Award for Interior Design recognised the project's focus on long-term liveability rather than display-home aesthetics.

According to the awards submission, the interiors were designed from the inside out, prioritising how homes would function over decades of daily use through generous proportions, practical storage, durable natural materials and flexible layouts.

The specification includes natural stone throughout, upgraded acoustic glazing, V-ZUG appliances and fully enclosed storage rooms, alongside an amenity offering focused on wellness, entertainment and everyday convenience.&nbsp;

Residents will have access to a gym and yoga studio, a wellness centre featuring traditional and infrared saunas, a cold therapy shower and treatment room, as well as a residents' lounge and golf simulator/cinema room for entertainment.&nbsp;Kooyongkoot has also considered the everyday convenience of its residents by offering a private carwash and pet wash facilities on site as well as dedicated parcel lockers and oversized fully enclosed storage rooms.&nbsp;

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The project's attention to detail has already resonated with buyers. Earlier this year, Kooyongkoot recorded one of Boroondara's highest apartment sales when an $8 million penthouse was purchased by a Melbourne CEO downsizing from a nearby family home.

"Every detail feels deliberate, from the overall design down to the smallest touches," the purchaser said.

"The level of quality and refinement is exceptional, but what really sold it was how liveable it felt... It felt like a place where everything had been considered, not just a luxury building."

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Sustainability also formed a key part of both award submissions. Kooyongkoot is targeting a minimum 7.5-star NatHERS rating across all residences, supported by passive design principles, high-performance glazing, EV charging infrastructure, water reuse systems and a wellness model focused on lower-energy dry facilities rather than pools and large wet areas.

Located within walking distance of Scotch College, Methodist Ladies' College, Koo​yong Lawn Tennis Club, Aubur​n Village and Camberwell Junction, Kooyongkoot continues to target owner-occupiers looking to remain in Melbourne's inner east without compromising on space or quality. A limited selection of two, three and four-bedroom residences remains available, with prices starting from $1.9 million.

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Kooyongkoot wins Gold and Silver at Better Future Melbourne Design Awards

New apartment supply has become increasingly constrained across <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/parramatta-nsw-2150">Parramatta</a> in recent years, with fewer projects progressing through to completion as development conditions have become more challenging.

It makes <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/novm">NOVM</a>'s 2021-completed <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/the-lennox-parramatta-12-phillip-street-parramatta-nsw-2150">The Lennox</a> one of the most recently completed residential towers on the Parramatta River, and among the newest apartment developments in Sydney's second CBD.

With the project largely completed before the sharp escalation in construction costs and inflation following the pandemic, The Lennox is now offering pricing that would be difficult to replicate in a comparable new development in Parramatta today, or across much of Western Sydney.

The majority of the 413 apartments at The Lennox sold before and shortly after completion. A limited release of the remaining apartments has recently been brought to market by capital partner <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/equitifund-group">Equitifund</a>, with entry-level pricing from $700,000 and two-bedroom apartments available from under $1 million.

Rising above the Parramatta River at 12 Phillip Street, The Lennox comprises one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments, appealing to first home buyers, young professionals, families, downsizers and interstate investors seeking a completed apartment in one of Australia's fastest-growing economic centres.

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Rather than positioning Parramatta as an alternative to Sydney's CBD, Equitifund believes the city has reached a point where it stands on its own merits.

"Parramatta is no longer simply an alternative to Sydney CBD, it's becoming a destination in its own right," Equitifund Executive Chairman Greg Huxley said.

"The Lennox captures that evolution with a level of quality and amenity that's difficult to match at its price point."

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/marchese-partners">Marchese Partners</a>, the tower responds directly to its riverfront setting through expansive glazing and open-plan layouts that maximise views across the Parramatta River and city skyline. Interiors feature engineered timber flooring, stone benchtops, stainless steel appliances and floor-to-ceiling glazing, while generous balconies extend the living spaces outdoors.

Marchese Partners says the project was conceived to balance high-quality apartment living with practical, long-term functionality, pairing larger, efficient floorplans with amenities more commonly associated with five-star hotels.

That emphasis continues through the resident facilities, which include a 20-metre rooftop swimming pool, fully equipped gym and wellness spaces, full-time concierge, a residents' lounge, function room, private lifts, secure basement parking and rooftop communal areas overlooking the Parramatta River. Ground-floor boardwalk retail and dining further activate the riverfront and integrate the building into the surrounding public realm.

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Australian housing and finance group Equitifund has secured the remaining apartments, believing there are few completed apartment opportunities in Parramatta that offer the same combination of location, amenity and pricing.

Equitifund National Sales Director Ben Hamblett says buyers are increasingly recognising that premium apartment living no longer needs to come with Sydney CBD pricing.

"The Lennox is where aspirational living becomes attainable," Hamblett said.

"Wake to river and mountain views, step into Sydney's Second CBD, and arrive home to resort-calibre amenities, all without the harbour price tag."

Hamblett says owner-occupiers are also attracted by the convenience of having Westfield Parramatta, Church Street's dining precinct, Parramatta Park, Riverside Theatres, Western Sydney University and major transport connections all within walking distance.

"At The Lennox, lifestyle is not an afterthought, it is the foundation."

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The Lennox places residents within walking distance of Parramatta Square, Westfield Parramatta, Church Street Eat Street, Parramatta Station, the ferry wharf, Light Rail, the future Sydney Metro West, Parramatta Park and CommBank Stadium, reinforcing Parramatta's position as one of Australia's most connected metropolitan centres outside Sydney's CBD.

Equitifund says buyers visiting the display suite consistently comment on the quality of the finishes, generous floorplans, river and skyline views, and the walkability of the location. The project has attracted a broad mix of local professionals, upsizers, downsizers, buyers relocating from Sydney's inner suburbs and interstate investors seeking long-term growth opportunities.

That demand aligns with Parramatta's continued evolution as an economic powerhouse. Equitifund Research and Market Insights specialist John Bekiaris says sustained population growth, infrastructure investment and expanding employment opportunities continue to support long-term housing demand across the city.

"Parramatta has evolved from a satellite city into one of Australia's most important economic centres. Population growth, infrastructure investment and employment are all supporting sustained long-term housing demand."

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The apartment price gap drawing Sydney buyers west

A luxury beachfront apartment at Rainbow Bay has more than doubled in value since it sold off the plan six years ago, setting a new local apartment record in the process.

The three-bedroom apartment in the Flow development on Petrie Street, the first of four new projects locally by Paul Gedoun's S&amp;S Projects, has sold for $7.4 million, after originally selling for $3.27 million when the project launched in 2020.

The seventh-floor apartment, comprising 187 sqm of internal living space and a 54 sqm balcony overlooking Froggies Beach and Snapper Rocks, was purchased by a local family.

The transaction was negotiated by Pezet Matheson director Kerry Pezet and equates to more than $30,000 per sqm.

Pezet said the sale reflected the limited opportunities to buy into the boutique beachfront development.

"The sale highlights the rarity of opportunities within the boutique beachfront development, where residences seldom become available," Pezet said.

"Flow is one of the Gold Coast's most tightly held buildings. Buyers from our database move quickly when residences become available, and achieving an off-market sale at $7.4 million demonstrates the depth of demand for property of this calibre."

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Flow was the first of four luxury apartment developments delivered by Paul Gedoun's S&amp;S Projects at Rainbow Bay and was completed in 2023.

Positioned on the beachfront overlooking Snapper Rocks, the residence includes three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a powder room and views stretching north along the coastline towards Surfers Paradise.

Pezet Matheson Residential principal Mitchell Lambert said buyers continued to prioritise quality beachfront apartments in tightly held locations.

"Flow Residences offers a rare combination of elevated beachfront positioning, architectural excellence, comprehensive resident amenity and premium finishes, which is exactly what discerning purchasers are seeking," Lambert said.

"The transaction further reinforces Rainbow Bay's reputation as one of Australia's premier coastal lifestyle destinations, where limited supply and growing demand continue to support strong market performance."

Pezet Matheson originally marketed and sold out Flow off the plan, making the latest transaction a return to one of the project's original buyers.

Paul Gedoun is selling his third project, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/radia-rainbow-bay-271-boundary-street-coolangatta-qld-4225">Radia Rainbow Bay</a>, after recently completing, and selling out, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/esprit-217-227-boundary-street-coolangatta-qld-4225">Esprit</a>. He has plans for a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/qld/first-look-s-s-projects-proposes-88-apartment-wellness-tower-at-coolangattas-boundary-street">fourth building</a>, 88 apartments on <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/209-213-boundary-street-coolangatta-qld-4225">Boundary Street</a>.

Rainbow Bay apartment doubles in price since off the plan sale during pandemic

Ringwood

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Melbourne’s median house price has surged over $750,000 for the first time, new data from the REIV shows.
Ringwood - East and North - along with Caulfield South - and prestigious Toorak - led Melbourne's median house to $750,000 plus. 
In the three months to December 31, Melbourne’s median house price increased 5.0 per cent to a record high $770,000.
Growth was widespread across Melbourne and the market – from Toorak and Brighton to Moonee Ponds and Macleod. Double-digit growth was experienced in 43 of suburbs with more than 30 sales. 
Growth was also recorded in the outer, more affordable suburbs, including Cranbourne in the south-east, and Hoppers Crossing and Wyndham Vale in the west.
The median house price in all three suburbs remains below $450,000.
Units and apartments also increased in price over the December quarter in Melbourne, rising 3.0 per cent to $563,500. 
In regional Victoria, house prices experienced growth of 2.0 per cent to $358,000, while the unit and apartment median was slightly lower than the September quarter at $269,000.
The REIV President, Joseph Walton, said the latest quarterly figures indicate strength in the Victorian market.
“Transaction numbers in the inner and middle suburbs of Melbourne were up more than 20 per cent from the September quarter,” he said. 
“The ongoing interest from investors and homebuyers in the Victorian market looks likely to continue well into this year,” he said.
He said buyer demand continues to drive price growth and high clearance rates.
TOP 20 SUBURBS - DECEMBER 2016 QUARTER
 
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Top Growth Suburbs
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<td valign="middle">
Dec-16 Median
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<td valign="middle">
Sep-16 Median
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<td valign="middle">
Quarterly Change
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1
</td>
<td valign="middle">
RINGWOOD EAST
</td>
<td valign="middle">
$900,000
</td>
<td valign="middle">
$717,000
</td>
<td valign="middle">
25.5%
</td>
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2
</td>
<td valign="middle">
CAULFIELD SOUTH
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<td valign="middle">
$1,807,500
</td>
<td valign="middle">
$1,450,000
</td>
<td valign="middle">
24.7%
</td>
</tr>
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3
</td>
<td valign="middle">
TOORAK
</td>
<td valign="middle">
$4,762,500
</td>
<td valign="middle">
$3,900,000
</td>
<td valign="middle">
22.1%
</td>
</tr>
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4
</td>
<td valign="middle">
BRIGHTON
</td>
<td valign="middle">
$2,740,000
</td>
<td valign="middle">
$2,245,000
</td>
<td valign="middle">
22.0%
</td>
</tr>
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<td valign="middle">
5
</td>
<td valign="middle">
ARMADALE
</td>
<td valign="middle">
$2,460,000
</td>
<td valign="middle">
$2,020,000
</td>
<td valign="middle">
21.8%
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="middle">
6
</td>
<td valign="middle">
BROADMEADOWS
</td>
<td valign="middle">
$481,000
</td>
<td valign="middle">
$397,000
</td>
<td valign="middle">
21.2%
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="middle">
7
</td>
<td valign="middle">
PRAHRAN
</td>
<td valign="middle">
$1,685,000
</td>
<td valign="middle">
$1,394,000
</td>
<td valign="middle">
20.9%
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="middle">
8
</td>
<td valign="middle">
MOONEE PONDS
</td>
<td valign="middle">
$1,235,000
</td>
<td valign="middle">
$1,030,000
</td>
<td valign="middle">
19.9%
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="middle">
9
</td>
<td valign="middle">
BOX HILL SOUTH
</td>
<td valign="middle">
$1,316,000
</td>
<td valign="middle">
$1,101,000
</td>
<td valign="middle">
19.5%
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="middle">
10
</td>
<td valign="middle">
MACLEOD
</td>
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$925,000
</td>
<td valign="middle">
$775,000
</td>
<td valign="middle">
19.4%
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="middle">
11
</td>
<td valign="middle">
HAWTHORN
</td>
<td valign="middle">
$2,470,000
</td>
<td valign="middle">
$2,080,000
</td>
<td valign="middle">
18.8%
</td>
</tr>
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<td valign="middle">
12
</td>
<td valign="middle">
THOMASTOWN
</td>
<td valign="middle">
$567,000
</td>
<td valign="middle">
$477,500
</td>
<td valign="middle">
18.7%
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="middle">
13
</td>
<td valign="middle">
RINGWOOD NORTH
</td>
<td valign="middle">
$950,500
</td>
<td valign="middle">
$815,000
</td>
<td valign="middle">
16.6%
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="middle">
14
</td>
<td valign="middle">
DONCASTER
</td>
<td valign="middle">
$1,398,000
</td>
<td valign="middle">
$1,202,500
</td>
<td valign="middle">
16.3%
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="middle">
15
</td>
<td valign="middle">
DROMANA
</td>
<td valign="middle">
$659,000
</td>
<td valign="middle">
$566,750
</td>
<td valign="middle">
16.3%
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="middle">
16
</td>
<td valign="middle">
UPWEY
</td>
<td valign="middle">
$645,000
</td>
<td valign="middle">
$555,000
</td>
<td valign="middle">
16.2%
</td>
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<td valign="middle">
17
</td>
<td valign="middle">
NARRE WARREN SOUTH
</td>
<td valign="middle">
$577,500
</td>
<td valign="middle">
$500,000
</td>
<td valign="middle">
15.5%
</td>
</tr>
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<td valign="middle">
18
</td>
<td valign="middle">
LALOR
</td>
<td valign="middle">
$560,000
</td>
<td valign="middle">
$487,000
</td>
<td valign="middle">
15.0%
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="middle">
19
</td>
<td valign="middle">
SPRINGVALE
</td>
<td valign="middle">
$727,500
</td>
<td valign="middle">
$635,000
</td>
<td valign="middle">
14.6%
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="middle">
20
</td>
<td valign="middle">
MOUNT MARTHA
</td>
<td valign="middle">
$945,000
</td>
<td valign="middle">
$825,000
</td>
<td valign="middle">
14.5%
</td>
</tr>
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Source REIV
This time last year Melbourne’s median price had moderated following four successive quarters of growth, with the median price down marginally in the 2015 December quarter – down 0.1 per cent to a median house price of $718,000.
At Ringwood East a three bedroom house at <a href="https://www.realestateview.com.au/real-estate/38a-holland-road-ringwood-east-vic/property-details-buy-residential-10589674/" target="_blank">38a Holland Road</a>, Ringwood East (above) has been listed for sale.
Similarly an eight bedroom house at <a href="https://www.realestateview.com.au/real-estate/19-fernwood-avenue-ringwood-east-vic/property-details-buy-residential-10603034/" target="_blank">19 Fernwood Avenue</a>, Ringwood East (below) has been listed for sale.
<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/c_scale,w_580,q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/po.images/2017/01/27/19-fernwood-avenue-ringwood-east-vic-3135-real-estate-photo-1-large-10603034.jpg" alt="">
A four bedroom home at <a href="https://www.realestateview.com.au/real-estate/3-debbie-place-ringwood-north-vic/property-details-buy-residential-10797060/" target="_blank">3 Debbie Place, </a>Ringwood North (below) has been listed for sale for between $750,000 to $850,000.
<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/c_scale,w_580,q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/po.images/2017/01/27/3%20Debbie%20Place.jpg" alt="">
A four bedroom home at <a href="https://www.realestateview.com.au/real-estate/54-evelyn-road-ringwood-north-vic/property-details-buy-residential-10799125/" target="_blank">54 Evelyn Road,</a> Ringwood North (below) has been listed for sale.
<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/c_scale,w_580,q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/po.images/2017/01/27/54%20Evelyn%20Road.jpg" alt="">
At Ringwood East a two bedroom home at <a href="https://www.realestateview.com.au/real-estate/12a-wenwood-street-ringwood-east-vic/property-details-sold-residential-10667314/" target="_blank">12A Wenwood Street</a>, Ringwood East (below) was sold for $730,000.
<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/c_scale,w_580,q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/po.images/2017/01/27/12a-wenwood-street-ringwood-east-vic-3135-real-estate-photo-1-large-10667314.jpg" alt="">
Similarly a three bedroom home at <a href="https://www.realestateview.com.au/real-estate/13-isabel-avenue-ringwood-east-vic/property-details-sold-residential-10663319/" target="_blank">13 Isabel Avenue</a>, Ringwood East (below) was sold.
<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/c_scale,w_580,q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/po.images/2017/01/27/13-isabel-avenue-ringwood-east-vic-3135-real-estate-photo-1-large-10663319.jpg" alt="">
A four bedroom home at <a href="https://www.realestateview.com.au/real-estate/6-unsworth-road-ringwood-north-vic/property-details-sold-residential-10634164/" target="_blank">6 Unsworth Road,</a> Ringwood North (below) was recently sold for $1,310,000.
<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/c_scale,w_580,q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/po.images/2017/01/27/6%20Unsworth%20Road.jpg" alt="">
A five bedroom home at <a href="https://www.realestateview.com.au/real-estate/625-627-ringwood-warrandyte-road-ringwood-north-vic/property-details-sold-residential-10681851/" target="_blank">625-627 Ringwood-Warrandyte Road,</a> Ringwood North (below) was sold for $1,600,000.
<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/c_scale,w_580,q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/po.images/2017/01/27/625-627%20Ringwood-Warrandyte%20Road.jpg" alt="">
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Ringwood, Caulfield and Toorak price growth lead Melbourne's median house to $750,000 plus: REIV

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Ringwood finds itself in an interesting position in that a handful of major apartment projects are circling the outer eastern suburb. Traditionally the domain of smaller 2-3 level apartment projects, these upcoming and relatively very large developments if delivered have the ability to add thousands of new apartments.

Garnering most public attention of late is 42-58 Nelson Street which is on a substantial site overlooking Mullum Mullum Creek.

Recently subject to a revised application at the hands of CHT Architects, the project now seeks approval for 249 apartments and townhouses over three separate buildings. Plans for the development overseen by Hantang Taifu Pty Ltd can be seen <a href="http://elton.com.au/nelsonstreetringwood/">here</a>. 

<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_8.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="42-58 Nelson Street Ringwood. Image: CHT Architects"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="487" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image11_8.jpg?itok=X67uAUbf" title="42-58 Nelson Street Ringwood. Image: CHT Architects" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>42-58 Nelson Street Ringwood. Image: CHT Architects</figcaption></figure>Also shaping up is 94 Feet's substantial 301 Maroondah Highway project which has been christened Evita Ringwood and is reportedly close to its sales launch campaign.

Set over 3,188sqm the design is also the work of CHT Architects after initially gaining approval at the hands of Design Consortia Australia. Located within the Ringwood residential growth zone, Evita is adjacent to the existing 80-apartment Lakewood complex which was completed during 2011 and for the time being stands as Ringwood's tallest apartment building at 9 levels.

With the initial scheme gaining approval for 231 apartments, it's expected that Evita will have a similar number of dwellings along with the possibility of a serviced apartment component.

<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/ren_301-maroondah_v01_south.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Developer 94 Feet's image of Evita Ringwood"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="459" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/ren_301-maroondah_v01_south.jpg?itok=mZl1CVNw" title="Developer 94 Feet's image of Evita Ringwood" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Developer 94 Feet's image of Evita Ringwood</figcaption></figure>What shapes as Ringwood's largest prospective development is located at 28-30 Maroondah Highway with developer Orion International Group providing a brief glimpse of what can be expected via their website.

With 9,428sqm of land abutting Eastlink to develop, the early scheme seen below looks to include three towers of between 10 and 21 levels with the potential to house hundreds of apartments.

More definitive plans for the site remain to be seen.

<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/3c.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Early imagery for The Ring. Image: Orion "><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="363" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/3c.jpg?itok=R2gkME8u" title="Early imagery for The Ring. Image: Orion " width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Early imagery for The Ring. Image: Orion</figcaption></figure>Whilst the three above projects stand to be Ringwood's largest for the time being, there is a support cast of smaller projects also in the works. Quest is set to gain a foothold in Ringwood with builder CornoNero commencing works on a mixed-use serviced apartment and commercial building at 96-98 Maroondah Highway.

Quest would be close to the planned 120-room hotel at 171-175 Maroondah Highway which equates to the final stage of Eastland's redevelopment. 

Also in the wings is 233 Maroondah highway which has been dubbed 233 East. Jellis Craig Projects is set to market the development which under a previous form held approval for 131 dwellings and commercial space over 10 levels. New design imagery for the development has yet to be released.

<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/image17_3.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Quest Ringwood and marketing material for 233 East"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="520" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image17_3.jpg?itok=KpnJSMMz" title="Quest Ringwood and marketing material for 233 East" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Quest Ringwood and marketing material for 233 East</figcaption></figure>Most recent to planning with Maroondah City Council is 8 Bond Street with plans submitted during May for a seven level building with ground level retail which would replace a single level clinic.

Add the raft of upcoming projects such as 8-10 Bourke Street, 44 Bond Street plus 92 Maroondah Highway and it looks like many a developer has identified Ringwood as an upcoming apartment hotspot.
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Ringwood apartment living looks set to boom

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Suburban shopping centres are known more for their tendency of being surrounded by car parks rather than embracing their immediate urban surrounds. Chadstone, Highpoint and Southland definitely fall into the former category, yet as Eastland's metamorphosis continues it is emerging as one of Melbourne's most progressive and inclusive retail destinations.

With Ringwood Station directly opposite (images of its redevelopment can be seen below), centre owner <a href="/developers/qic">QIC</a> and architects <a href="/architects/the-buchan-group">The Buchan Group</a> went about creating a new town centre for <a href="/new-apartments/ringwood-vic-3134">Ringwood</a>, taking full toll of Eastland's unique position of being located adjacent to a major transport node.

The addition of further retail space as part of the redevelopment is frankly neither here nor there from an urban perspective, but the delivery of a genuine town square is highly commendable.

<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/img_8468_0.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="The distinctive shard entry"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="356" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/img_8468_0.jpg?itok=TndgvB7k" title="The distinctive shard entry" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>The distinctive centre shard entry</figcaption></figure><blockquote>
The creation of a true Town Centre for Ringwood is a shared vision of QIC, the Victorian Government and Maroondah City Council. A new Ringwood Town Square will set a new standard for quality, service and amenity, featuring exceptional retailing, contemporary al fresco dining incorporating signature restaurants, as well as generous public space for an integrated mix of activities.
<cite>Ringwood Going Places</cite>
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As part of the development a new community facility dubbed 'Realm' has recently been commissioned. Incorporating a fully integrated library, learning and cultural centre, Council Customer Service Centre, cafe plus art gallery/exhibition spaces, Realm shapes as the key aspect of Ringwood's new public realm.

Positioned to the fore and soon to be linked with the revamped Ringwood Station via improved pedestrian links, Realm is veiled in a distinctive latticework design that compliments the new exterior of the entire complex. Finishes over the entire redevelopment to date are a step above equivalent recent centre redevelopments.

Slated for the new town square over summer are night markets and music events while the addition of a large TV screen next to Realm will further draw in crowds if and when major events are telecast.

<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/img_8460.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Work still continues on the complex"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="387" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/img_8460.jpg?itok=DOBml0Av" title="Work still continues on the complex" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Work still continues on the complex</figcaption></figure>Elsewhere within Eastland and work continues on the $665 million transformation with <a href="/builders/probuild">Probuild Constructions'</a> efforts centred upon the north east section of the site. Upon completion Eastland in its totality will hold 127,000sqm of retail space and in excess of 350 specialty stores plus ancillary services.

The next phase of redevelopment is expected to see a 120-room, five storey hotel front Maroondah Highway. Abutting the newly completed town square, the hotel will frame the western interface of the public thoroughfare and sit opposite the state-of-the-art Realm facility.
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A new public realm for Ringwood

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A relatively unknown developer is in the process of asserting itself on the Melbourne property landscape with Orion International Group (OIG) accumulating a handful of substantial apartment development sites. Unlike the majority of Asian-affiliated property developers who have sought to secure inner-city development plots for large to ultra projects, OIG has gathered substantially sized middle and outer suburban sites.

OIG's current projects listed within the Apartments.com.au project database have the ability to yield in excess of 400 new dwellings, with this number likely to exceed 1,000 suburban dwellings based upon forthcoming projects. This may prove to be a wise move with many pundits predicting Melbourne's inner-city apartment market will reach saturation point in the period ahead.

Headed by Director Sean (Shujun) Li whose property development background flows to both Australia and China, OIG now holds key development sites in suburbs such as Mont Albert, Ringwood, Frankston and Maribyrnong. A recent acquisition saw <a href="/buildings/residence-east-692-whitehorse-road-mont-albert">692 Whitehorse Road</a> added to the portfolio, with scope for an approved 56 dwellings onsite.

<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/image16oi.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Maribyrnong is set to gain hundreds of dwellings. Images courtesy Orion International Group"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="182" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image16oi.jpg?itok=5CTu5wZf" title="Maribyrnong is set to gain hundreds of dwellings. Images courtesy Orion International Group" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Maribyrnong is set to gain hundreds of dwellings. Images courtesy Orion International Group</figcaption></figure>Maribyrnong has become a focal point for OIG with dual projects on the radar. 2 Wests Road has been christened <a href="/buildings/summus-2-wests-road-maribyrnong">Summus</a>, with local registrations of interest open in addition to the project appearing on a number of Asian-based sales portals.

In its approved guise 2 Wests Road was to have contained 192 dwellings over three buildings in a staged development encompassing a corner 3,871sqm site, although the Doig Architecture-designed project has been revised (at least externally) since OIG purchased the site earlier in the year.

265 Gordon Street on the other hand shapes as a longer term development prospect. Situated next to Edgewater Estate which is itself witnessing the construction of multiple high-density apartment projects, 265 Gordon Street's sheer size suggests that any development of the site will be rolled out over a number of years and contain in part high-density living options.

<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/image23ring.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="8-10 Bourke Street Ringwood. Image courtesy Eliana Group"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="275" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image23ring.jpg?itok=W_0to1PX" title="8-10 Bourke Street Ringwood. Image courtesy Eliana Group" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>8-10 Bourke Street Ringwood. Image courtesy Eliana Group</figcaption></figure>Also appearing on OIG's website is <a href="/buildings/8bourke-8-bourke-street-ringwood">8-10 Bourke Street, Ringwood</a>. Currently at planning with Maroondah City Council, the three building development finds itself in an area west of Ringwood Street that is already popular with apartment developers.

Covering 8-10 Bourke Street and 1-7 Nelson Street, the application calls for a staged development with buildings of up to six levels. 119 apartments fronting Nelson Street are expected within the first stage with a further 52 apartments holding a Bourke Street address to follow.

Signifying Ringwood's growing stature as an apartment hot spot, OIG also secured 28-30 Maroondah Highway Ringwood with the prominently positioned 9,428sqm site offered for sale during 2014. Dubbed 'Gate of Ringwood' and with near on 70 metres frontage to Ringwood's premier thoroughfare, the site is likely to take three buildings with heights up to 13 levels an depicted below.

<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/image20oi.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Artist's impression of Gate of Ringwood. Images courtesy Orion International Group"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="314" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image20oi.jpg?itok=otl_ojcM" title="Artist's impression of Gate of Ringwood. Images courtesy Orion International Group" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Artist's impression of Gate of Ringwood. Images courtesy Orion International Group</figcaption></figure>424-426 Nepean Highway, Frankston is also inline for eventual development with the 2,678sqm site in OIG's control. Currently known as Brockwood House the double storey commercial building holds three street frontages and is likely to be redeveloped into high-rise apartments in line with a number of other proposals for the bayside suburb.
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When there's a matter of 28 kilometres between the The Big Smoke and Ringwood, it's understandable that the spotlight may not reach all the way out toward the leafy eastern locality. Far from the multitude of towers appearing within Melbourne's CBD, Ringwood is going about establishing its own development surge albeit without the kudos.

Anchoring Ringwood's current uplift in development is QIC's <a href="http://www.probuild.com.au/projects/eastland-shopping-centre-stage-5/">Eastland Stage 5</a> expansion, with the build increasing the complex by approximately 50%. Current works are valued at $575 million and upon completion the retail hub will weigh in at approximately 127,000 square metres in size, but of more interest is the new library, learning and cultural centre to be constructed conjointly as part of Eastland's expansion.

<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/contentimages_2.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Realm. Image courtesy ringwoodgoingplaces.com.au"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="410" src="/sites/urbanmelbourne.info/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/contentimages_2.jpg?itok=0_FlRO7W" title="Realm. Image courtesy ringwoodgoingplaces.com.au" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Ringwood's community hub - Realm. Image courtesy ringwoodgoingplaces.com.au</figcaption></figure><blockquote>
Realm will provide enhanced service delivery and develop Maroondah’s educational, cultural and community identity through the establishment of a facility that will be the first of its kind offering seamless provision of service, incorporating an integrated library, Council service centre, community spaces and art gallery.

Realm will be situated in a prime location within the Eastland redevelopment facing and interacting with the new 4000sqm town square and with frontage to Maroondah Highway. It will have direct links to the new $66 million Ringwood Station and bus interchange and forecourt space which the Victorian Government is constructing over the next 18 months.
<cite>Maroondah Mayor Councillor Les Willmott</cite>
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With design input from <a href="http://www.buchan.com.au/">Buchan Group</a> and Acme, <a href="http://www.ringwoodgoingplaces.com.au/content/356/">Realm</a> will sit opposite a new $66 million public transport interchange due to begin shortly. A Victorian Government project, the redevelopment will principally involve upgrading Ringwood Station, a new pedestrian concourse and revamped Ringwood Bus Interchange.

Crucially both Realm and the new Ringwood Transport Interchange will both include traffic calming and diversion measures, intended to lessen vehicle movements and make the area a more pedestrian friendly experience.

<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/image30301.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="DCA and CHT's versions of 301 Maroondah Highway"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="187" src="/sites/urbanmelbourne.info/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image30301.jpg?itok=CJt6fVaC" title="DCA and CHT's versions of 301 Maroondah Highway" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>DCA and CHT's versions of 301 Maroondah Highway</figcaption></figure>Apartment developments are never far from the action with the <a href="/buildings/ringwood-residences-301-maroondah-highway-ringwood">301 Maroondah Highway</a> currently acting as the marquee Ringwood development. Initial planning approval was given for a <a href="http://www.designconsortia.com.au/">Design Consortia Australia</a> scheme which was to have included 239 apartments over a 14 level structure.

Subsequently Armadale-based <a href="http://www.94feet.com.au/">94 Feet</a> have snapped up the site, listing it on their website as a pending development. A new taller design for the site carries what seems to be the hallmark <a href="http://chtarchitects.com.au/">Carabott Holt Turnicov</a> diagonal pattern which would be highly visible for motorists from the prominent Maroondah Highway/Rinwood Bypass intersection.

A host of other residential projects are also on the radar, most notable of which is <a href="/buildings/233-east-233-maroondah-highway-ringwood">233 Maroondah Highway</a> with 131 apartments on offer. Various other smaller developments have gained approval while two large 'gateway' development sites are currently on the market seeking a new owner. <a href="http://cbre.realcommercial.com.au/property-land+development-vic-ringwood-501121743">28-30 Maroondah Highway</a> and <a href="http://cbre.realcommercial.com.au/property-land+development-vic-ringwood-501049371">43-55 Maroondah Highway</a> are for sale, with concept plans showing 28-30 Maroondah Highway capable of carrying a tower in the 13-15 level range.

<h2>Future Forecast</h2>

As part of the Melbourne 2031 blueprint, forecasts suggest 5,000 additional dwellings are required to meet Ringwood's expectant demand by 2031 with 800 apartments already having already gained approval. Furthermore Maroondah City Council have implemented a dedicated Ringwood Commercial Precinct with an additional 60,000sqm of commercial floor space envisaged by 2031.

Further information on Ringwood's development surge can be found on the <a href="http://www.cg.ringwoodgoingplaces.com.au/content/315/development-log">Ringwood Going Places</a> website; see below a selection of assorted Ringwood project images.
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