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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Australia's richest woman, Hancock Prospecting chief Gina Rinehart, is looking to sell off another Brisbane property.
This one is the <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-qld-east+brisbane-126126874" target="_blank">Laidlaw Parade compound</a> (above and below) that cost over $7 million combined.
Rinehart, worth an estimated $13 billion, paid $4.95 million for the home on 570 sqm in 2008 before buying the adjoining 670 sqm a year later for $2.19 million.
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The contemporary home has five bedrooms, four bathrooms and a number of entertaining decks that have panoramic views over the Brisbane River. 
McGrath New Farm agent Henry Hodge is marketing the home.  
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It's the second listing within a year for Rinehart who put her Chelmer investment up for sale late last year.
The four bedroom home that cost $3,175,000 in 2010 failed to sell so it was put up for lease at $1,500 a week.
Rinehart broke the Brisbane residential price record in 2014 when she paid $14 million for a home on a 3,400 sqm Aaron Avenue waterfront plot. She also bought the adjoining 600 sqm parcel shortly after for $4 million. Last year there were plans lodged to upgrade the master bedroom and the boathouse.
The record stood for three years before it was set earlier this year when a Kangaroo Point home sold for $18.48 million.
 
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Gina Rinehart lists another Brisbane property

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Premier Investments chief executive Mark McInnes and wife Lisa Kelly have paid around $12 million to buy back into Toorak.
The former David Jones boss has reputedly bought a Stephen Akehurst designed family home in the <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-vic-toorak-125302822" target="_blank">Stonnington Place dress circle</a>.
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The home has five bedrooms and four bathrooms. The palatial master suite has a gas firepalce, dressing room and carrara marble ensuite.
The 1,280 sqm resort-style grounds feature a floodlit mod grass tennis court, swimming pool and pool house.
They are overlooked by terraces that lead from the ground level of the home. They feature a central barbecue kitchen, dining areas and an outdoor fireplace.
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There's also basement garaging for more than eight cars.
Kay &amp; Burton agents Gowan Stubbings and Nicole Gleeson sold the home.
The couple had been renting in Malvern since selling Sark, their short-lived Hopetoun Avenue trophy that they sold after just nine months of ownership for $10.95 million.
They had paid $9.25 million.
  
 
 
 
 
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Premier Investments chief executive Mark McInnes buys back into Toorak

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Whispers around the neighbourhood suggest fashionista Nick Kelly, co-founder of Industrie clothing, has bought the Centennial Park home of TV veteran David Leckie and wife Skye.
The media power couple <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property/24-lang-rd-centennial-park-nsw-2021" target="_blank">sold the home, known as Lactura</a>, for in excess of $10 million earlier this week.
The Daily Telegraph reported that Kelly, who is dating Channel 7 host Madeleine Kennard, will emerge as the mystery buyer.
He had been Vaucluse based where his estranged wife and former business partner Susan Kelly remains in residence.
She is understood to still be living in their $19 million Graham Jahn-designed waterfront on the exclusive Kutti Beach.
The Leckie's had owned Lactura for 19 years, paying $2.5 million in 1998.
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Set on the Lang Road dress circle, the grand two storey home hosted many private soirees during their near two decade ownership.
The 1910 residence has five bedrooms, three bathrooms and a grand formal lounge and dining room with marble fireplaces.
The Will Dangar designed gardens surround the Hamptons style outdoor entertaining area which features a heated pool.
There is a pool house with guest studio and tiered TV room where Leckie was able to watch the evening news and sports from when he ruled the network, at Nine and then Channel 7.
Earlier this year Boy George rented the home while he was a judge on The Voice Australia for around $27,500 plus a month.
Ben Collier at The Agency sold the home to Kelly, who was waiting in the wings, after near neighbour, estate agent Bob Guth introduced the eventual underbidder who was hours from exchanging the sale.
The Leckie's are now Woollahra based having spent $9 million off-market mid last year.
The Kelly purchase marks a return to the south of Oxford Street precinct.
The Kelly's previously owned a Paddington double terrace on Stewart Street which was caught up in the landmark court case when actor Toni Collette decided not to proceed with her $6.35 million purchase in 2011.
 
 
 
 
 
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Industrie fashionista Nick Kelly rumoured to have bought the Leckie's Centennial Park trophy

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Wine producer Robert Channon and wife Peggy are selling The Granite Belt, their Queensland vineyard and home.
It was the late 1990s that the couple planted the vineyards before building the winery in 2001 out of Gymie Blocks sandstone.
The nationally recognised vineyard and wine business was the first in Queensland to receive five stars from James Halliday.
The <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-acreage+semi+rural-qld-stanthorpe-125029918" target="_blank">130 hectare estate across two titles</a> has a main six bedroom homestead and a low set brick veneer home built in the 1970s with three bedrooms and one bathroom.
There's a floodlit tennis court, oak paddock with trees inoculated for truffles, five dams, six paddocks and a number of cattle yards.
The 100 toone capacity winery is fully equipped with crusher, press, tanks and a cold room with a separate wine storage shed which converts into the concert hall Swigmore Hall.
Also on the property is the 2008 built Singing Lake Cafe built which is leased at $150 a week.
Robert Channon Wines can be bought as a separate entity at $1.95 million or $3.85 million for both lots.
David Schnitzerling &amp; Co Stanthorpe agents Anne Lindsay and David Schnitzerling are marketing the property.
 
 
 
 
 
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The Granite Belt vineyard listed by wine producer Robert Channon

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Margaret Jackson, the first woman to head the Qantas board, has listed her Armadale trophy home.
The <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-armadale-125913590" target="_blank">European inspired Avalon Road home</a> set in gardens designed by Robyn Boyle has a price guide of between $4.9 million to $5.5 million.
Comprising four bedrooms and a timber lined library, the home has formal sitting and dining areas that extend out to a covered alfresco terrace and the landscaped private garden with stone pond.
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An internal lift connects the three levels including a basement with a sound proofed cinema room, wine cellar and garage.
A double height reception hall sits behind the ornate antique timber and wrought iron front double doors.
Marshall White have set an August 5 auction.
Jackson, who paid $2.75 million for the home in 2004, has held senior positions at ANZ, BHP and Billabong.
She was made a Companion of the Order of Australia in 2003.
 
 
 
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Former Qantas board chief lists Armadale home

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Filmmaker Jan Chapman, whose The Piano raked in three Academy Awards, has listed her Paddington headquarters of her production house.
She paid $750,000 in 1995 and has been the home to Chapman and her husband Stephen O'Rourke's Saddleback production company.
The 45 sqm shop front has been rented at $950 a week.
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Set on 260 sqm, the three storey Victoria terrace has five bedrooms, although Chapman and O'Rouke don't live in the property.
It has a <a href="https://www.domain.com.au/250-glenmore-road-paddington-nsw-2021-2013634997" target="_blank">guide of $3.9 million</a> through Blomfield Real Estate agent Andrew Blomfield.
The couple reside in Coogee where they have had a home since 1995.
Chapman is the only female filmmaker to receive the Palme d'Or.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Jan Chapman's production Paddington house for sale

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An architect-designed Victorian terrace at Surry Hills has been listed for sale with a price guide of $1.8 million.
Located at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-terrace-nsw-surry+hills-125709666" target="_blank">573 Riley Street</a>, the property belongs to Vacanza Pizzeria owner Nick Gilbert and Foxtel producer Cristin McCloskey.
The 126 sqm block property faces the north side and the interiors are a blend of new and old via a pavilion-style extension that leads to a garden and custom-designed area.
It is situated in a quiet urban enclave, one street back from Crown Street village.
Featuring two upper level double bedrooms with built-ins while the main bedroom has its own balcony.
The sitting/study room can easily be converted into a third bedroom.
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Living area has a fireplace as well as gas heating as well as the causal living and dining room.
The kitchen has an island kitchen, Smeg appliances and Vintec wine fridge.
Meanwhile the outdoor living room has a chef’s grade BBQ equipment while the garden has its own Italian pizza oven and rear access.
Surry Hill’s cafes, restaurants and pocket bars are moments away.
The property is set to be auctioned on July 8 through Ballard Property Group agents Mark Lowe and James Perlowski.
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Pizzeria owner lists his Surry Hills terrace with price guide of $1.8 million

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Aged-care veteran Graeme Croft has listed his waterfront apartment in Brighton.
Croft, the founder of Innovative Care, paid $4.6 million for the apartment brand new in 2010.
The <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-vic-brighton-125770878" target="_blank">house sized apartment</a> designed by the acclaimed SJB Architects has three bedrooms, three bathrooms and a study and a cellar.
It offers panoramic views that sweep across the foreshore and water to the Westgate Bridge and city skyline.
The Jack Merlo designed garden terrace came with an elevated spa.
Kay &amp; Burton agents Ian Jackson and Cassie Sellman have the listing.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Aged-care veteran Graeme Croft lists Brighton apartment

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The architect-designed hilltop Coolbinia of home oil and gas financier Nick Milne and his wife Vanessa is under offer.
The <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-wa-coolbinia-125731298">Armadale Crescent</a> four-bedroom, four-bathroom property is set on a 1012 square-metre block.
It was last sold in 2005 for $890,000.
It boasts almost 600 square metres of accommodation plus a pool.
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There’s a Gaggenau kitchen, living spaces separated by a double-sided fireplace and an upper-level master retreat with a kitchenette, recessed movie screen and two balconies.
Hayley Pickering of Altitude Real Estate was asking for offers between $2.7 million to $3 million.
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The former managing director of Goldman Sachs Australia Robert Tsenin and wife Estelle have bought a weekender in Pearl Beach.
They've paid $3.45 million for an architecturally designed home with four bedrooms, three bathrooms and a home office. It was offered through PRDnationwide agent Stuart Gan.
The purchase comes after their Killcare Heights weekender sold for $1.45 million having been listed through Belle agent Cathy Baker with $1.7 million hopes.
They paid $1.47 million in 2003 when it was bought from prominent interior designer Thomas Hamel and antique dealer Martyn Cook.
The Tsenin's are based in a Sydney Wharf penthouse that cost $6,595,000 in 2014.
This article first appeared in The Daily Telegraph.
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