The Gold Coast economy has grown by 25 per cent since 2020/21 to surpass $55 billion, but perhaps the more significant story is what sits behind the headline number.

For decades, the Gold Coast has been viewed through the lens of tourism, lifestyle and population growth. The latest State of the City Report suggests that perception is increasingly out of step with reality.

Released by Invest Gold Coast, the report ranks the Gold Coast as Australia's largest non-capital city economy and, perhaps more notably, second nationally behind Sydney for Economic Complexity, a measure that assesses the diversity and sophistication of an economy.

It's a result that places the Gold Coast ahead of Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide, highlighting the extent to which the city's economic base has broadened beyond its traditional industries.

Today, the Gold Coast supports more than 350,000 jobs, is home to over 83,000 businesses and generates $19 billion in annual exports. Manufacturing now accounts for 62 per cent of international export growth, while sectors including health, education, advanced manufacturing, technology and professional services are becoming increasingly important contributors to the local economy.

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Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate said the report confirmed the city's evolution into one of Australia's most significant economies.

"The Gold Coast economy continues to grow at an incredible pace. This is no surprise to those of us who have watched the evolution up close," Mayor Tate said.

"As one of the most entrepreneurial, investment driven and opportunity focused economies in the country our ambition has been realised and possibilities are endless.

"The Gold Coast has built a reputation as the city that says yes. We say yes to investment, yes to opportunity and yes to people who want to build something.

"It's this mindset helping us drive major growth across health, advanced manufacturing, screen production, marine, technology and the knowledge economy."

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While population growth has been one of the defining stories of the past decade, the report points to a broader economic transformation taking place.

The city's knowledge economy now contributes $7.9 billion annually and supports around 31,000 jobs, while the health and wellbeing sector contributes $5.2 billion and employs more than 42,000 people. Together, the six priority sectors identified in the report account for almost $24 billion in economic output and more than 145,000 jobs.

One of the strongest examples is the Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct at Southport. The 200-hectare precinct now contains more than $5 billion worth of health, education, research and innovation infrastructure and supports over 16,000 jobs.

The report also highlights the growing role of advanced manufacturing, particularly in aerospace, defence and modular construction.

Gold Coast-based Gilmour Space Technologies recently became the first Australian commercial company to attempt an orbital launch, while companies including Modscape and ModnPods are helping establish the Yatala-Stapylton corridor as one of Australia's fastest-growing advanced manufacturing hubs.

The city's entrepreneurial culture is also translating into business growth.

Since 2019/20, the number of businesses operating on the Gold Coast has increased by 22 per cent, while firms employing more than 200 people have grown by 80 per cent. The report suggests the next challenge is converting more local start-ups and medium-sized businesses into nationally significant companies.

Development activity remains another key indicator of confidence.

There are currently more than $23 billion worth of major projects underway across the Gold Coast, supported by a record 75 active cranes, a figure that now exceeds Brisbane and represents a 150 per cent increase since 2016.

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Importantly, the report notes the next phase of investment will need to extend beyond residential development.

While 93 per cent of crane activity is currently tied to housing, Invest Gold Coast argues future investment will increasingly need to focus on cultural, civic, infrastructure and industry-enabling projects that strengthen the city's long-term economic resilience.

Invest Gold Coast Chair Will Hodgman said the city was now benefiting from years of economic diversification.

"What is happening on the Gold Coast is the result of the city's economic base broadening, fuelled by industries with long-term, high-growth potential," Mr Hodgman said.

"This is no longer a secondary Australian economy, the Gold Coast is becoming a globally connected city with deeper capability across health, knowledge and creative industries, advanced manufacturing, technology and exports."

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Looking ahead, the Gold Coast's population is projected to exceed one million residents by 2046.

For a city that was once largely defined by tourism and lifestyle, the latest figures suggest the Gold Coast is becoming something more significant, one of Australia's most diverse and economically sophisticated urban economies, and increasingly one that national and international investors can no longer afford to overlook.

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75 cranes, $23 billion pipeline and a $55 billion economy: Inside the Gold Coast economic boom

Ron Bakir's Homecorp has sold more than 75 per cent of the apartments in its wellness-driven Florence Residences in Surfers Paradise following its first weekend release.

The <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/florence-residences-24-monte-carlo-avenue-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">26-storey project on Monte Carlo Avenue</a>, which commenced construction earlier this year, has seen a flurry of buyers secure their slice of the Gold Coast's latest wellbeing-focused offering in one of the nation's most competitive property markets.

Since the pandemic, the Gold Coast's population has grown by more than 11 per cent, a rate approximately four times faster than Sydney's, driven largely by lifestyle changes and interstate migration. While buyer activity has moderated in some markets nationally, demand for newly built dwellings on the Gold Coast continues to gain momentum as purchasers increasingly prioritise lifestyle, amenity, wellbeing, liveability and long-term investment potential.

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Homecorp CEO Ron Bakir says buyers today are looking for more than just a home.

"What we are seeing is a shift in how people define value in property," Bakir says.

"What attracts residents to new developments is a desire for more than just a residence. They are looking for a place that complements their lifestyle, supports their wellbeing and reflects the way they want to live into the future.

"Lifestyle, longevity, proactive health, wellbeing, connection and a sense of community are increasingly shaping purchasing decisions, particularly on the Gold Coast, where these factors continue to be a major drawcard."

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Bakir says Homecorp is responding to this shift through an approach that places greater emphasis on design, amenity and experience working together to create places that feel considered, connected and enduring in value.

Inspired by Eastern European design, Florence Residences will comprise 120 apartments alongside a private residents-only wellness club featuring a resort-style rooftop pool, hot and cold plunge pools, a spa retreat, contemporary gymnasium, and a spacious yoga and Pilates studio.

The development will also feature a residents-only lounge with private dining facilities and a rooftop bar, premium outdoor entertaining areas, a hotel-style lobby lounge, generous bike parking, and pet-friendly amenities including a heated dog wash.

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A limited number of apartments remain available, with an exclusive collection of four-bedroom sub-penthouses set to be released in the coming months.

Florence is one of the latest additions to Homecorp's expanding multi-billion-dollar property portfolio, which also includes plans for a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/qld/homecorp-lodges-plans-for-260-million-moroccan-bathhouse-inspired-tower-in-budds-beach">$260 million development in Budds Beach</a> tailored to the growing wellness market.

A development application has been lodged for a 27-storey, 156-residence tower at 8–10 Acacia Avenue and 25–27 Oak Avenue, featuring a residents-only Moroccan spa-inspired sanctuary.

Apartments at Florence Residences are priced from $1,249,000, with construction expected to be completed by late 2027.

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Buyers rush to Homecorp's Florence Residences as Gold Coast wellness trend gains momentum

The NSW Government has expanded its $1 billion Pre-sale Finance Guarantee program, broadening access for affordable housing providers and smaller residential developments as it seeks to accelerate housing delivery across the state.

The Minns Government says the program has already helped bring forward more than 600 homes across Sydney and regional NSW since launching in September 2025, with similar models now adopted in South Australia and Western Australia.

The latest changes, announced by Treasurer Daniel Mookhey and Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully, are designed to improve access to finance for projects that have planning approval but are struggling to secure funding.

Among the key changes is an expansion of support for community housing providers. The program will now support up to 100 per cent affordable housing projects valued at up to $30 million when delivered by not-for-profit providers, while support for larger affordable housing developments will increase for projects worth up to $80 million.

The government says the changes will help accelerate the delivery of housing for low-income workers, older people, people living with disability, and those at risk of homelessness, while reducing reliance on direct grants or subsidised loans to bridge funding gaps.

The eligibility criteria for smaller residential developments have also been broadened. The previous $5 million minimum project value threshold has been removed and replaced with a requirement that projects deliver at least four homes.

Support has also increased for projects delivering fewer than 20 homes, with the guarantee now able to cover up to 75 per cent of dwellings in a development, capped at $30 million per project.

The changes are expected to particularly benefit smaller-scale and regional developments, which often face greater challenges meeting pre-sale requirements imposed by lenders.

Treasurer Daniel Mookhey said the scheme demonstrates how government can use its balance sheet to stimulate housing supply without relying solely on taxpayer-funded grants.

"The Pre-sale Finance Guarantee shows how this Government is using its balance sheet to reduce risk and unlock private investment, enabling new homes to move from design to construction faster," Mookhey said.

"This landmark reform allows us to deliver homes for working families at a lower cost to taxpayers, while also maintaining strong financial discipline."

Planning Minister Paul Scully said the program had already proven effective in bringing stalled projects to market.

"The Pre-sale Finance Guarantee has already proven it can unlock stalled projects and accelerate housing delivery by giving lenders the confidence they need to back good developments," Scully said.

"These changes will allow more affordable housing and smaller developments to access support so more homes can be built faster where communities need them most."

Housing Minister Rose Jackson said the expansion would help community housing providers overcome financing barriers that often delay projects.

"We know community housing providers are ready to build more homes, too often they're held back by barriers to finance," Jackson said.

"Expanding the Pre-sale Finance Guarantee helps remove those barriers so more affordable homes can get off the ground sooner."

The announcement was welcomed by the Property Council of Australia, which has long advocated for measures aimed at improving project feasibility and access to finance.

Property Council NSW Executive Director Katie Stevenson described the expansion as a practical intervention that addresses one of the most immediate constraints on housing delivery.

"This is exactly the kind of practical intervention we need right now, focused on getting projects out of the ground, not just approved," Stevenson said.

"It builds on a model the Property Council has worked closely with government to develop following calls for such a scheme ahead of last year's NSW Budget, so it's great to see it being expanded."

Stevenson said the reforms would help unlock projects that are ready to proceed but have been delayed by financing challenges. However, she noted that broader feasibility issues remain a significant barrier to increasing housing supply.

"The biggest challenge in NSW housing today is delivery. Too many projects have planning approval but are simply not financially viable to proceed under current settings," she said.

Speaking at the Property Council's NSW Housing Summit, Housing Minister Rose Jackson acknowledged that feasibility and financing pressures continue to constrain housing delivery, while reaffirming the government's commitment to work with industry on solutions.

Stevenson said the government's recognition of those challenges was encouraging ahead of next week's state budget.

"It's positive to see the government clearly recognising that feasibility pressures are now a binding constraint on supply," she said.

"With the Budget just days away, the focus must be on backing delivery, making sure projects stack up, finance can flow, and more homes can move from approval to construction."

The expanded Pre-sale Finance Guarantee forms part of the NSW Government's broader housing agenda, which also includes planning reforms, the NSW Housing Pattern Book, and a series of rezonings intended to increase housing capacity across the state.

NSW expands Pre-sale Finance Guarantee to unlock more affordable and regional housing

Design-led developer-builder Lowe Living has unveiled its latest residential development, Jardin House, marking its first foray into Melbourne's blue-chip City of Boroondara.

Located a short walk from Camberwell Junction, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/jardin-house-by-lowe-living-camberwell-335-camberwell-road-camberwell-vic-3124">Jardin House</a> has been designed to appeal to affluent local downsizers and established families seeking a low-maintenance alternative to the large homes that have long defined Camberwell and surrounding suburbs.

The project will comprise a collection of two and three-bedroom apartments ranging from 92 sqm to 280 sqm, alongside a limited number of penthouse residences featuring rooftop terraces spanning more than 100 sqm, with optional private pools.

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Lowe Living Co-Founder and Managing Director Tim Lowe said Camberwell represented a natural next step for the developer as it expands into some of Melbourne's most tightly held residential markets.

"Jardin House is an important project for our team as it marks the next evolution of our portfolio into different well-established blue-chip pockets of Melbourne," Lowe said.

"Camberwell, with its incredible walkability, family-led neighbourhood feel and superb access to education and transport, makes it a natural choice for us."

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Designed by Tristan Wong Architects, with interiors by Hecker Guthrie and landscaping by Acre, the development takes inspiration from the Art Deco architecture that remains a defining feature of many of Camberwell's established streets.

A curved facade, arched openings, textured brickwork and sculpted forms reference the suburb's architectural heritage, while extensive landscaping softens the building's presence and creates a strong connection to the surrounding tree-lined streetscape.

The project will be set behind a secure gated entrance, with residents arriving through landscaped gardens designed to create a transition between the public realm and private residences.

Inside, the residences feature natural stone and timber finishes, full-height glazing, Miele appliances and generous open-plan living areas designed for long-term owner occupation.

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While the apartments themselves have been designed to attract discerning owner-occupiers, it is the amenity offering that sets Jardin House apart from many other boutique projects currently launching across Melbourne.

The centrepiece is a 350 sqm private bathhouse curated in partnership with Aurora Spa &amp; Bathhouse founder Lyndall Mitchell.

The wellness precinct includes mineral pools, hydrotherapy experiences, a Himalayan salt room, sauna, steam room, cold plunge pools and dedicated relaxation spaces, creating what Lowe Living describes as a private wellness retreat exclusively for residents.

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The collaboration follows Lowe Living's recent partnership with Aurora at Maison Savoy in Brighton, although Jardin House is the first project to incorporate both indoor and outdoor wellness experiences.

Emma Lowe, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Lowe Living, said wellness was becoming an increasingly important consideration for apartment buyers.

"Collaborating with Lyndall Mitchell from Aurora Spa &amp; Bathhouse for a second time is an intentional nod to creating residences that are more than just homes, but a way to enrich the lives of our residents through wellness and longevity," Lowe said.

The amenity offering is complemented by a Technogym fitness studio, residents' lounge, private dining spaces and concierge services.

The launch comes as developers increasingly target Melbourne's established eastern suburbs, where rising land values, ageing housing stock and growing downsizer demand are creating opportunities for boutique apartment projects.

Lowe said the company expects significant generational wealth transfer across suburbs such as Camberwell in coming years, creating further demand for luxury apartment living.

"Camberwell is a blue-chip suburb where homes regularly transact for multiple millions of dollars," he said.

"The generational change of wealth in these locations expected in the coming years is significant, so we see an opportunity to create exclusive residences that appeal to older families and downsizers in order to meet this demand."

Apartments at Jardin house start from $1,195,000. The project forms part of Lowe Living's near-$1 billion portfolio of new developments across Melbourne.

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Lowe Living launches Jardin House in Camberwell

As <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/north-sydney-nsw-2060">North Sydney</a> continues its transition from a commercial centre into a more layered residential and lifestyle precinct, a new generation of apartment developments is reshaping expectations around scale, amenity, and long-term liveability.

Improved transport connections through the Victoria Cross Metro, continued investment in dining and public spaces, and a constrained supply of new luxury apartments have sharpened demand for homes that combine proximity to the CBD with the privacy and outlook traditionally associated with harbourside houses.

At 177 Walker Street, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/aland">ALAND</a>’s new apartment development <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-walden-north-sydney-177-walker-street-north-sydney-nsw-2060">The Walden</a> enters the market with a distinctly residential approach to high-rise living. The 30-level tower will deliver 161 residences, ranging from one-bedroom apartments through to sub-penthouses and a full-floor penthouse, all oriented to capture uninterrupted views across Sydney Harbour, the Opera House, and out toward the Pacific Ocean.

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/rothelowman">Rothelowman</a>, the project takes advantage of the site’s natural topography and elevated position above the harbour. Rather than relying on density alone, the architecture focuses on outlook, orientation, and spatial flow, with every apartment occupying a corner position to maximise natural light and cross ventilation.

Rothelowman says the site itself shaped much of the architectural response.

“The site has a long history in terms of its inevitable transformation and when we came in, we took inspiration from the idea of reestablishing a sense of the site’s natural terrain and fall. Our scheme aims to integrate with the terrain and the landscape, using the undulating site to slowly reveal glimpses and views of the harbour. The rotation of the tower off grid means every apartment has a view and is naturally cross ventilated. The building's colour palette is quintessentially Sydney, with bronze and sandstone and a luminescent green colour in the glass, making it very earthy and grounded in its location.”

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Inside the residences, the emphasis moves toward larger-format living typically associated with standalone homes. Kitchens sit at the centre of the apartments, connecting directly to open-plan dining and living areas before extending outward into expansive winter gardens and balconies. Calacatta marble, bespoke joinery, integrated appliances, and custom metal detailing are used throughout, while three distinct interior palettes, Terrace, Opera, and Harbour, allow buyers to personalise the spaces without compromising the architectural consistency of the project.

The larger residences place particular attention on separation between entertaining and private zones. In many apartments, master suites occupy the outer corners of the floorplates, allowing bedrooms to benefit from floor-to-ceiling glazing and harbour outlooks independent of the living spaces. Dressing rooms and ensuites continue the material palette through fluted detailing, freestanding baths, and layered stone finishes.

Rothelowman says the design intent centred on creating homes that feel enduring rather than transient.

“Our philosophy is all about the way people live in these spaces, and we wanted to create homes that reflect the quality of life in this unique Sydney location. The apartments showcase expansive living spaces that are generous, sophisticated, and bold, with the ability to connect with views throughout each apartment.”

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A separate four-storey amenity building known as The Pavilion expands the residential offering beyond the apartments themselves. Positioned alongside the tower, the building consolidates wellness, recreation, and social spaces into a dedicated resident retreat. Facilities include a 20-metre rooftop pool and sundeck, sauna, spa, ice bath, wellness studio, gymnasium, concierge service, wine cellar, residents’ lounge, private dining spaces, and dedicated co-working areas with meeting rooms and boardroom facilities.

The amenity mix reflects the buyer profile emerging in North Sydney, where owner-occupiers and downsizers are increasingly prioritising convenience, apartment scale, and long-term usability over purely investment-driven decisions.

The Walden also represents a significant milestone for ALAND, marking the company’s first major move into Sydney’s inner-city luxury apartment market after more than two decades delivering large-scale residential communities across Greater Sydney. Founder Andrew Hrsto says the Walker Street site stood apart because of both its positioning and its rarity.

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“As a company, we had been searching for a site in one of Sydney’s blue-chip locations, spanning the Eastern Suburbs, the Sydney CBD and the North Shore, and when we had the opportunity to purchase this site, we immediately recognised that it could be something iconic.”

At launch, The Walden recorded more than $103 million in sales, with buyers drawn to the project’s harbour positioning, apartment scale, and proximity to the Metro, which now connects North Sydney to Barangaroo in three minutes and Martin Place in five.

ALAND has commenced construction, and is expecting a completion date in 2028.

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The Walden pairs house-scale living with North Sydney connectivity

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Michael and Cathy Wagner, the buyers of the revered central Victorian Musk Farm, have listed in East Melbourne.
They purchased Musk Farm (pictured above), which was famously restored by the late designer Stuart Rattle, because they wanted a tree change.
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-east+melbourne-126837926" target="_blank">Their East Melbourne Victorian home</a> built in 1867 still features its classic facade, but the inside has been reimagined over the last two years.
Spread over two levels serviced by an elevator, the home has four bedrooms, three bathrooms and a second level open roof terrace.
It last traded for $3.7 million in 2014.
Caine Real Estate East Melbourne agent Toby Campbell has set a November 28 private auction.
Since they bought four years ago, they relocated and renovated the kitchen.
They also added a rooftop garden, with an open fireplace and fountain. They have bought a nearby apartment to have as a city base.
The couple spent $2.41 million on Musk Farm. 
This article first appeared in The Weekend Australia.
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Recently retired North Melbourne captain Andrew Swallow and wife, Elise have listed their contemporary Albert Park renovation.
It was reported this week that Swallow is eyeing a role in coaching, possibly linking up with his young brother David who plays in the Gold Coast.
Swallow paid $920,000 in 2013, a year after he was made skipper of the team he spent his whole professional career with.
A $550,000 renovation ensued turning the home in to a "Victorian that transcends time", suggests the marketing.
The three bedroom, three bathroom home feature modern oak floors in the living and dining areas and an slick open plan kitchen.
Greg Hocking Holdsworth Albert Park agents John Holdsworth and Shane Siemers have set a December 2 auction.
He was North Melbourne's third round draft selection in 2005 when picked from East Fremantle. He played 224 games for the club.
This article first appeared in The Weekend Australian.
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Retired North Melbourne skipper Andrew Swallow lists in Albert Park

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Set to split their time between Brisbane and Sydney, ex-Aussie cricketer Shane Watson and wife, sports reporter Lee Furlong, have sold their Bronte home for more than $10.5 million before its scheduled auction.
The couple, who paid $9 million for the home in late 2014, wanted $10 million upon its initial listing.
They have signalled intentions to divide their time between Sydney and Brisbane following the sale.
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They moved in to the home after selling their Caringbah South waterfront for $3,925,000.
Set on the Hewlett Street dress circle, the <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-bronte-126799890" target="_blank">four level home</a> with ocean views from ever floor has four bedrooms, three bathrooms and a theatre room.
A cabana in heated pool sits in the landscaped gardens on the 440 sqm block.
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Ray White agent Ashley Bierman sold the home in conjuction with Laing + Simmons Double Bay without any price disclosure.
Watson, who has been billed the highest paid Australian cricketer over recent times by Forbes, married Lee in 2010.
The couple have a son Will, 4, and daughter Matilda, 2.
 
 
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The former, but original, Yellow Wiggle Greg Page has listed his luxury Glenhaven home, joining what has been a sea of coincidental “Yellow” sales during 2017.
Page’s 3500 square metre sanctuary in the Hills District has been the family home since it was bought for $2.55 million in 2012 with wife Vanessa. 
It was around the time he sold his 3 hectare Dural property for $5.2 million.
The family is off to the Southern Highlands.
The Glenhaven estate, listed through Guardian Realty agent Stephen Giacomelli, has two-levels, with formal and informal living. 
There is a master bedroom with walk-in robes and an ensuite. A further four bedrooms are on the upper level.
Downstairs has a rumpus room and study that opens to an entertaining area, complete with built-in barbecue. Its alfresco terrace overlooks landscaped grounds, a pool and a tennis court.
Page is the Wiggle who retired in 2006 due to ill health, but then briefly returned to the group.
It has been a busy time for past and present Yellow Wiggles on the property front. 
The current Yellow Wiggle Emma Watkins and her husband, Purple Wiggle Lachlan Gillespie, recently sold their 1896 converted English-style manor apartment in Wollstonecraft for $2.05 million, having paid $1,395,000 in 2014.
Sam Moran, who replaced Page for a short time, sold his Rozelle home that he shares with American-born wife Lyn for $1,835,000. 
Moran paid $955,000 for the 1880s worker’s cottage in 2012, just after he was dumped by The Wiggles due to Greg Page returning.
Since later leaving The Wiggles a second time, Page has helped the cast of the educational TV program Butterscotch’s Playground, and more recently teamed up with former cricketer Shane Watson and wife Lee Furlong’s fitness initiative. 
Page has also dabbled in property development in the Hills district.
This article was first published in The Sunday Telegraph.
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Tracey Bartholomew, wife of big punter Sean Bartholomew, has listed their luxury Vaucluse home.
The three-level residence is on a 1056 square metre block with gardens by Paul Bangay.
Its second storey allows a 360 panorama of the Pacific Ocean, Sydney Harbour and city skyline.
Ray White’s Gavin Rubinstein has it scheduled for a December 12 auction.
Designed by architect Michael Suttor, the home came with interiors by Cameron Kimber after its 2011 completion.
Tracey had paid $8.8 million for the home in 2013 when it was bought from Baydon Fischer, the Asia Pacific head of trading for Dutch derivatives company Optiver, and his wife, Megan.
The Fischer family built the five-bedroom house after buying the property for $4.7 million in 2008 from developer Bryan Rose from Rose Group.
It had been a large four bedroom Californian bungalow with huge rear garden that had previously been a tennis court when it was sold in 2008.
Bartholomew's business, Racing Odds which was well known in the industry for its ability to take on larger bets, was acquired by Sportsbet in 2009.
Sean Bartholomew kicked off his career in the Sydney betting rings working for bookmaker Warren Woodcock, later becoming a commission agent.
He calls himself a statistics punter.
Recent Vaucluse sales have included property developer Denis O’Neil and his interior designer wife Charlotte who bought on the clifftop at Vaucluse listed by Ray White Double Bay’s Elliott Placks and Ashley Bierman who were asking $5.5 million.
The Vaucluse home of Westpac senior executive Michael Correa and his stylist wife Heidi Carter has sold for around $7.15 million, well up on the $4.9 million they paid three years ago when it was bought from former prima ballerina Darcey Bussell and her fund manager husband Angus Forbes.
On the Gibsons Beach home of former Deutsche Bank managing director Matt Milsom has sold through Ray White’s Gavin Rubinstein.
This story first appeared in The Sunday Telegraph. 
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Billeroy, the Tallebudgera Creek estate, has been bought by Sunland founder Soheil Abedian.
He's paid $2.2 million for the acreage in the Gold Coast hinterland.
Set on 3.6 hectares, the lifestyle property offers 100 metres of creek frontage.
There's a single level home with five bedrooms, three bathrooms and a home office, built around a central alfresco pavilion.
Floor to ceiling windows frame the views of the paddocks and tailored gardens.
Separate self-contained two bedroom accomodation sits in the manicured grounds with a swimming pool.
Harcourts Coastal Broadbeach agent Katrina Walsh secured the sale.
Abedian, an Iranian born architect, founded Sunland Group in 1983.
This article first appeared in The Weekend Australian. 
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Dean Semler, the Oscar winning cinematographer, and Annie, his actor wife, have listed in Balmoral.
They bought the Sante Fe style home in 1980 for $140,000, now with a part ownership by the daughter Ingrid.
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-mosman-126855954" target="_blank">There are $3 million to $3.3 million hopes</a> for the Botanic Road home through Adam Vernon at Vernon Partners. It comes with pedestrian access only. 
Semler, who has worked on more than 70 feature films, won a 1991 Oscar for the Kevin Costner film Dances with Wolves.
He has been the cinematographer for Mad Max 2, Bodyline, Nutty Professor II, Deadcalm and The Longest Yard.
The home away from home for the South Australian has been on the Pacific Palisades in Los Angeles.
This article first appeared in The Daily Telegraph.
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Oscar winner Dean Semler lists in Balmoral

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2GB Radio broadctaser Ben Fordham and his construction manager mate, Steve Fadel have listed their small-scale development in Redfern for December 2 auction.
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-redfern-126857602" target="_blank">19a Turner Street</a> is a newly built abode developed by Steve Fadel and Fordham. 
The almost identical homes at 19b sold pre-construction 18 months ago for $2.65 million, with 19a having $2.4 million price guidance through the BresicWhitney agent Charles Touma.
The three bedroom, three-bathroom property features an industrial warehouse aesthetic including a front door fashioned from a decommissioned Sydney Ferry.
<div>Fadel and Fordham’s business relationship formed when they were next-door neighbours as Fordham had just bought from Fadel in Wells Street, Redfern.</div>
That industrial Redfern residential terrace sold for $3.2 million recently through Cobden &amp; Hayson when the 2GB drive time host who had paid $1.7 million in 2010 moved across the harbour with his TV presenter wife Jodie Speers with their two children, Pearl and Freddie.
Turner Street is their first joint project,  with the duo going on to acquire a former mechanics workshop in Alexandria with 17 apartments planned and a motel in Strathfield approved for 65 units.
This article first appeared in The Sunday Telegraph. 
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Former World Cup winning Wallabies coach Bob Dwyer and wife Ruth have sold their Centennial Park bolthole.
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-apartment-nsw-centennial+park-126602142" target="_blank">The apartment</a> fetched $703,000, easily above the suburb's $622,500 one bedroom apartment median price.
The Southern Highlands based couple had sought $720,000.
They have owned the Cook Road apartment for five years.
It was a bolthole when they visited Sydney, every few weeks from the Southern Highlands.
“We are coming to Sydney less and less, and we thought it was not really a good use of the money,” Dwyer said.
Dwyer, who coached Sydney club Randwick before becoming the Wallabies coach in the early 1980s, have been in the Highlands since 2002.
They downsized in 2014 when they sold Two Gates Farm, a 40-hectare property at Robertson.
They had bought it as land in 2002 for $865,000 then secured $4.7 million for the Richard Rowe-designed pavillion-style house that sat in Annie Wilkes-designed gardens. 
They spent many years living in the English countryside and were looking for a similar feel for their rural retreat.
The couple downsize to a three-bedroom house on 2,000 square metres in Bowral. 
Dwyer won the Rugby World Cup in 1991 against England at Twickenham.
Dwyer coached Australia in 74 Tests and in 144 matches overall, winning 99 of them. His 70 per cent strike rate makes him the most successful coach in Australian rugby history. 
Earlier this year Dwyer says he would be interested in joining a national coaching panel that Michael Cheika signalled he wanted to be established by the end of the year. 
Dwyer attended his first coaching education course at Hawkesbury Agricultural College in the mid-1970s.
After playing 347 matches as a backrower in Randwick's Myrtle Green, Dwyer went on to coach Randwick to six premierships.
This article was first published in the Daily Telegraph.
 
 
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Businessman Garry Dumbrell, the co-founder of the Autobarn spare parts retailer, has bought the Hawthorn East mansion, Ellerslie. 

The entrepreneur's whisper quiet purchase is expected to be around $16 million.

<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-vic-hawthorn+east-126553834" target="_blank">The historic home</a> was built in 1891 by John Beswicke, the renowned architect that designed the neaby town hall.

The renovated and restored five bedroom with stained glass windows features a gothic-style central tower.

There's a ground floor drawing room with open fireplace and marble mantelpiece and a vast parquetry-floored library.

Surrounded in formal manicured gardens that include a swimming pool and tennis court.

Dumbrell's plans are not known. He's no stranger to top sales having spent $20.25 million on Avon Court, the Hawthorn trophy he bought from businessman Clinton Casey in 2009.

Avon Court onsold off market to Chinese interests at $19.8 million in 2014.

This story was first published in The Weekend Australian.

 

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