Castle Hill’s booming development market is set for another boost, with builder-developer Buildex proposing a new mid-rise apartment building near Castle Towers.

Buildex has submitted plans to The Hills Shire Council for a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/197-old-northern-road-castle-hill-nsw-2154">nine-storey building comprising 57 apartments</a> on Old Northern Road. The company acquired two adjoining sites earlier this year, totalling more than 2,683 sqm.

Texco Design has prepared the scheme, which includes five one-bed plus study apartments, 37 two-bedrooms, and 15 three-bedrooms.

Castle Hill has become a hotspot for developers in recent years, undergoing significant transformation driven by the opening of the Hills Showground Precinct to development and the introduction of two metro stations servicing the suburb.

Developers including Deicorp and Kassis Homes have already completed projects, and are progressing future developments, while Meriton, Arada, and Ellipse are currently delivering new projects in the rapidly evolving area.

Staff Writer

First look: Buildex plans 57 apartments near Castle Towers

Gold Coast developer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/immerse-projects">Immerse Projects</a>&nbsp;has unveiled what it intends to deliver at its recently acquired Toowong site, its debut apartment development in Brisbane.

Immerse, founded by John Kearney who is also the founder of regarded construction company Greyburn, secured the prime Sylvan Road site <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/qld/first-look-immerse-projects-moves-into-brisbane-apartment-market-with-toowong-site-acquisition">earlier this year</a>, in an area which has historical significance to Kearney who&nbsp;studied at the nearby University of Queensland.

"It feels like a full circle moment," Kearney told&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/" target="">Apartments.com.au</a>.&nbsp;

“I spent many nights at the Regatta Hotel just down the road, as have most people in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/brisbane-qld" target="">Brisbane</a>. It’s one of the city’s most well-known hotels, and with several cafes, restaurants, and a CityCat stop nearby, it’s become an even more attractive place to live.”

He is planning a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/22-24-sylvan-road-toowong-qld-4066">15-storey project with 88 apartments</a> above an activated ground plane with a shop and hospitality spaces.

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The architecture, led by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/bda-architecture">BDA Architecture</a>, presents a tower massing that responds to the area's evolving mid-rise context. The scheme incorporates podium and rooftop communal spaces, while the commercial elements aim to activate the Sylvan Road frontage and enhance the site's interface with the adjacent parkland.&nbsp;

Landscaping plans by Ivy May Landscape Architects include subtropical planting and deep soil zones to support stormwater management and visual integration.

Supporting documentation from Mewing Planning Consultants notes that "the proposed development will deliver a mixed-use outcome that enhances the vibrancy of the Sylvan Road corridor" and highlights its proximity to high-frequency public transport and community facilities.

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There's been little new apartment development in Toowong in recent years. The most notable is Consolidated Properties two-tower Monarch Residences, which is approaching completion with nearly all of its 224 residences sold.

Kearney describes&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/toowong-qld-4066" target="">Toowong</a>&nbsp;as a suburb with real depth.

"The suburb attracts everyone, from students to retirees, and that's what makes it interesting."

Joel Robinson

First look: Immerse Projects reveals debut Brisbane apartment development in Toowong

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/hyecorp-property-group">Hyecorp</a> is down to its final three-bedroom apartments at Audrey, the developer’s parkside St Leonards South project, pairing the remaining homes with a limited-time offer.

The developer is extending a five per cent deposit and a $50,000 settlement rebate on selected apartments, aiming to help owner-occupiers secure one of the final homes ahead of move-in in early 2026.

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Located on Canb​erra Avenue opposite Newlands Park, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/audrey-st-leonards-13-19-canberra-avenue-st-leonards-nsw-2065">Audrey</a> comprises 102 residences, including a mix of three-bedroom residences and a double-storey, five-bedroom terrace with two outdoor areas.&nbsp;

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/sjb-architects">SJB</a> and delivered by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/north-shore-property-construction">North Shore Property Construction</a>, the project reflects Hyecorp’s focus on owner-occupier planning, with open-plan layouts, extensive storage integration, and a material palette built around stone, oak timber flooring and bespoke joinery. Many of the three-bedroom apartments capture views toward the city and Harbour Bridge.

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Hyecorp’s internal design team, Jackson Teece, has emphasised a consistent level of specification across the building, including Miele appliances, integrated refrigeration, brushed metal tapware and large-format stone detailing that conceals cabinetry.

The Tiffany Collection, crowning the development on Levels 12 to 15, features added luxury of fluted standalone baths, heated bathroom floors, custom walk-in robes and upgraded appliance packages across its spacious 155 to 159 sqm homes.

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Beyond the private residences, Audrey carries a strong amenity focus. Residents have access to an indoor lap pool and spa, personal training studio, private cinema, music room and private dining room.

A landscaped rooftop terrace with CBD views anchors the communal offering, complemented by an onsite café and an integrated daycare centre within the project.

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The location continues to be a drawcard for buyers, with new retail additions at Mall 88, including Coles, alongside Woolworths and the established offerings of Forum Plaza. St Leonards Station and Crows Nest Metro is within easy reach, as are local health precincts such as the Royal North Shore Public and Private Hospitals. Nearby green spaces include Newlands Park, Gore Hill Oval and Naremburn Park, supporting strong day-to-day amenity for families and downsizers alike.

Hyecorp is expected to welcome residents to Hyecorp in early 2026.

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Audrey St Leonards nears completion – settlement bonus now available

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/freecity">Freecity</a>&nbsp;has been given the green light to develop its flagship mixed-use project in the Crows Nest metro precinct.

The NSW Government's Housing Delivery Authority approved the 40-storey tower, aligning with the NSW Government's Transport Oriented Development (TOD) agenda to deliver more homes in highly connected, high amenity locations.

The $600 million tower, at 378-398 Pacific Highway, will comprise 178 apartments with resident amenities, two levels of commercial offices, and a curated retail offering. Freecity will also dedicate a 10 percent Affordable Housing Contribution, supporting the Governments broader housing objectives.

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cox-architecture">COX Architecture</a>, the tower will offer a diverse residential mix, from one-bedroom homes to expansive four-bedroom penthouses, all crafted to maximise light, views and liveability.

Lawrence Zheng, Co-Founder and Joint CEO of Freecity Group, said the approval represents a significant step forward for both Crows Nest and Freecity.

"We are proud to be delivering a landmark project that brings new homes, new amenity and new economic activity to one of Sydney’s most strategically connected locations,"&nbsp;Zheng said.

"With our $6 billion pipeline of 12 mixed-use projects, this development reinforces Freecity’s commitment to helping deliver the housing supply and transport-integrated precincts the Government is championing.”

Michael Romano, Executive Director of Development, said the companies focus is on "creating places that genuinely enhance how people live day to day - communities that balance accessibility, amenity and neighbourhood vibrancy.”

“This project reflects the future of urban living - design led, highly liveable and seamlessly connected to the city’s major transport, employment and education hubs. Being directly opposite the Crows Nest Metro means residents can access the best of Sydney with unrivalled convenience."

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Freecity secures approval for Crows Nest metro precinct tower

The Bedford by Mosaic marks the culmination of a near-decade journey for South East Queensland’s most active developer.

Mosaic Founder and CEO, Brook Monahan, said the company first identified the prime Prospect Street, Kangaroo Point site in 2016 as an A-grade opportunity they were eager to secure. They almost bought it at the time, before it was ultimately acquired by Woolworths’ development arm, Fabcot.

The opportunity resurfaced late last year when the site, vacant for nearly three decades, was offered for sale again.

Backed by years of history, feasibility research, and detailed product planning for the 3,195 sqm corner site, Mosaic was able to move swiftly. The Bedford by Mosaic is now proving a clear market success, unsurprising given the depth of work the developer had undertaken on the location and potential density mix well before they owned the land.

Active across both Brisbane and the Gold Coast, and with a development pipeline more than $2 billion, Mosaic has already sold 90 per cent of apartments in what has become the area’s most significant residential addition in more than a decade.

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Designed by BDA Architecture, The Bedford comprises 128 two- and three-bedroom apartments, including the Masterpiece Series Skyhomes across the top two levels. These residences offer the largest floorplans and the best views over the river and city. Premium inclusions—such as natural stone benchtops, bespoke cabinetry, and Miele appliances, feature in every apartment, not just the top-tier offerings.

A defining feature of The Bedford is its integrated mixed-use component, set to deliver Kangaroo Point’s first Woolworths supermarket, along with a café and liquor store, bringing long-awaited convenience to the peninsula.

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Residents will also enjoy one of Brisbane’s most comprehensive amenity collections. Dubbed the Rooftop Recreation &amp; Retreat Sky Terrace, the wellness-focused spaces include a resort-style pool with sun deck, an indoor/outdoor gym, spa, sauna, steam room and cold plunge.

Additional amenities include a residents’ lounge and relaxation zones, a private dining room with kitchen, barbecue areas, landscaped gardens, an outdoor viewing deck capturing city and river views, and a bookable golf simulator.

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The remaining residences at The Bedford span the upper levels of the building and include two- and three-bedroom floorplans, which start from $1,645,000.

Mosaic's in-house building arm has already commenced construction on The Bedford. They estimate a late 2027 completion.

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Monahan notes that Mosaic’s most successful projects often begin years before the first plans are drawn. Their new South Brisbane development is no exception, initially making it onto their radar in 2018.

“We aren’t opportunistic,” Monahan says. “Every site purchase is well considered and thought out. As seen with Kangaroo Point and South Brisbane, it can take years to eventuate. There are sites we are looking at now that we might not secure for several years.”

Mosaic is set to launch its new South Brisbane project&nbsp;in the next year, while its latest Gold Coast development,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/josephine-by-mosaic-166-the-esplanade-burleigh-heads-qld-4220">Josephine</a>, is coming soon to Burleigh Heads.

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A decade in the making: Mosaic's long-awaited success story at The Bedford, Kangaroo Point

Sixth Ave

Sixth Ave is the latest Bayside development by the Aultun Group, who pride themselves on identifying development sites close to desirable amenities.

The 59 townhouse development in the sought-after Chelsea Heights&nbsp;has been designed in keeping with its Bayside location&nbsp;by Point Architects. Led by Edgar Grech, Sixth Ave was the first project in the area.

Urban recently sat down with Point Architects director Edgar Grech to discuss&nbsp;the design details of Sixth Ave.

JR: What was the brief of Sixth Ave from Aultun Group?&nbsp;

EG: To develop an open plan neighbourhood community that has active street presence. It was also important to develop efficient two&nbsp;and three&nbsp;bedroom housing for all cross sections of the community.

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JR: Where did you take your inspiration from?

EG: Our inspiration was taken from a contemporary design approach&nbsp;

JR: What was the biggest challenge when designing Sixth Ave?

EG: Ensuring that the internal amenity had opportunity for substantial landscaping, that every residence had a sense of address and most dwellings provided the opportunity to have a backyard and sense of place.

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JR: What do you think buyers will like most about the design?

EG: The development provides design variety in dwelling sizes and bedroom numbers. It&rsquo;s not a generic one type design in floor plan and facade.&nbsp;

JR: How important was matching the townhouses to fit in with the Bayside suburb?

EG: It fits in form and scale, however, it provides a modern approach.

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JR: How important was it to have sustainability features in the Sixth Ave townhomes?

EG: Sustainability is what we all want. We feel this is not an option but an integral part of the design.

JR: Which part of the project are you most looking forward to seeing when completed?

EG: Apart from the architecture, the openness and ease of movement of the development.

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The 59 townhouse development in the sought-after Chelsea Heights has been designed in keeping with its Bayside location by Point Architects

Point Architects discuss the vision behind Chelsea Heights townhouse development Sixth Ave

First home buyers have been attracted to&nbsp;Sixth Ave, the Aultun Group townhouse development in the heart of Bayside Chelsea Heights south of Melbourne.

Sixth Ave was Urban&#39;s most popular project for first home buyers across Q1 2021, with Aultun Group managing director Bruce Yang previously telling Urban that&nbsp;affordability of the townhouses was just as important as quality.&nbsp;

Designed by Point Architects, prices start from just $599,000 for a two bedroom townhouse.

Urban recently spoke to Brigit King, a first home buyer at Sixth Ave, about why she chose to buy in the development.

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JR: What first drew you to Sixth Ave?

BK: The Bayside living was the biggest drawcard.

JR: How long had you been searching for a property?

BK: I had&nbsp;been looking for over a year now but only seriously for the past couple of months

JR: Were you always looking for a townhouse?

BK: Location is always my first priority

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JR: Which townhouse configuration did you opt for and why?

BK: I went for the two&nbsp;bedroom, two bathroom townhouse. It is what best suits my lifestyle at the moment

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JR: What advice would you have for other first home buyers?

BK: Get in the market as soon as you can.

JR: Did you take advantage of any government incentives?

BK: I have the first home buyers grant to help me

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JR: Did you have a set of criteria that your first home had to meet?

BK: Location, minimum 2 bedroom and having an ensuite was high on my wants list

JR: What made you decide to buy off-the-plan rather than an existing dwelling?

BK: The offer was too good to not take. The real-estate market at the moment is booming and the price and location is what sold me.

Sixth Ave was Urban's most popular project for first home buyers across Q1 2021

Why first home buyers are choosing the Chelsea Heights development Sixth Ave

Sixth Avenue is the newest development by the Melbourne developer Aultun&nbsp;Group.

The homes are part of a unique estate that has been designed by Point Architects to provide high quality living for the discerning owner occupier.&nbsp;

Consisting of a total of 59 townhouses, Sixth Ave. captivates modern design boasting a versatility of space and function, with light filled interiors superbly finished with high quality fixtures. Outside private expansive courtyards make for the perfect ultimate family lifestyle by the bay.&nbsp;

We sat down with Aultun Group managing director Bruce Yang to discuss Sixth Avenue.

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JR: What demographic was the development pitched at?

BY: The growing numbers of 25-58 year old bayside residences who wanted to keep the bayside lifestyle &amp; improve on their current living accommodation without moving out several suburbs. Therefore affordability was just as important as quality. The homes had to feel as much a part of the beach side living as they did family wise, inclusive of&nbsp;creature comforts that one would expect in a family home, for example great outdoor entertaining areas, well-appointed fittings &amp; fixtures to name a few.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

JR: What was the brief for Point Architects?

To embrace the bayside lifestyle, using colours of rammed earth &amp; beach tones. Create areas that are bright &amp; airy with room for growing families to entertain.

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JR: Which part of the project are you most looking forward to seeing when completed?

Construction commences very shortly, so the time spent designing &amp; planning have come to an end and it&rsquo;s time for realisation. The collaboration of each stage of the development from the site acquisition to completion.

There are many hero moments, though the one that leaves me with goose bumps is seeing families move into their new homes. The buyers take the same experience as we do, they are in anticipation of the possibilities a new home brings.&nbsp; The joy of home ownership is right up there in one of the greatest experience of a lifetime. &nbsp;&nbsp;

JR: What will be the biggest drawcard for buyers to the project?

They say property is about three things, For us they are beach, transport &amp; amenities. What a perfect storm this is with style, quality &amp; affordability.

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JR: How important is the Bayside location? And why as a development team have you decided to focus your projects in that area?

We love the South East &amp; Bayside, it&#39;s where Melburnians go to the beach be it for a day trip or week on the Peninsula. You will always find something new to do, surrounded by some of Melbourne&rsquo;s best government &amp; private schools, the new Mordialloc by-pass will also bring so much value to the area.

Our expectation is that we will see a sharp price increase in property values in Chelsea Heights end of 2022 start of 2023 when this project &amp; the Chelsea railway upgrade have been expected for completion.

The South East &amp; Bayside will always be a better investment not only financially also holistically &amp; social factors wise.&nbsp;

They say property is about three things, for us they are beach, transport & amenities. What a perfect storm this is with style, quality & affordability.



What buyers need to know about Sixth Ave in Chelsea Heights: Urban chats with Aultun Group managing director Bruce Yang

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Sixth Ave., delivered by the Aultun Group, offers coastal living in Chelsea Heights, ideal for families or downsizers.

Designed by Point Architects, Sixth Ave. features light-filled interiors, bespoke landscaping and recreational amenities within easy reach.  

Boasting a collection of 59 two, three and four-bedroom residences, the project provides perfect bayside living with an endless array of retail, dining, and recreational amenities all within easy reach. Whether you prefer to take a dip in the sheltered bay waters or seek the rush of adrenaline through sports and activities, Sixth Ave.’s premium location provides for all lifestyles.

Nearby leisure and recreational activities include the nearby Chelsea beach home to a number of cafe's and restaurants. Plus there are a number of shopping center's to meet your other shopping needs

Nearby eateries include (numbered on map below): 

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<li>Straight &amp; Narrow Cafe</li>
	<li>Two Feet First Cafe</li>
	<li>The Little French Deli</li>
	<li>Cafe Moto</li>
	<li>The Cove Hotel</li>
	<li>Dainton Family Brewery</li>
	<li>The Craft &amp; Co Farm</li>
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Other leisure locations include the Patterson Lakes Marina, Edithvale Wetlands, Bicentennial Park. Recreational activities on offer in the area range from golf at the Patterson River Golf Club, Chelsea Public Golf Course or Eastern Sward Golf Course to wakeboarding at the Melbourne Cable Wakeboarding Park and horse-riding at the Blinkbonnie or Willow Lane equestrian centre's. 

Also within walking distance is the Good Life Health Club.

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Nearby educational facilities include:

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<li>Chelsea Heights Primary School</li>
	<li>St Joseph's Primary School</li>
	<li>Chelsea Heights Kindergarten</li>
	<li>Good Start Early Learning</li>
	<li>Cornish College</li>
	<li>Patterson River Secondary School</li>
	<li>Mentone Grammar</li>
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With prices starting from $599,000, Sixth Ave is set for completion in 2022.
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Designed by Point Architects, the development features light-filled interiors, bespoke landscaping and recreational amenities within easy reach.  



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