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.

Joel Robinson

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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The Parkville apartment of the late world-renowned conductor Professor Richard Divall failed to sell at weekend auction.
It now comes with a $1.75 million asking price having been passed in at $1.56 million.
Affectionately known as Radio Parkville due to its buzzing music scene, the apartment has hosted an array of musicians over the years.
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-vic-parkville-125377446" target="_blank">The three bedroom apartment </a>in the Fender Katsalidis designed Arcadia building cost Divall $491,800 in 1999.
Two of the bedrooms offer private balconies while a wrap-around entertainers terrace overlooks the Royal Park.
Nelson Alexander agent Nicholas Westare has the offering.
Divall was the longtime music director of the Victoria State Opera in Melbourne.
This article first appeared in The Weekend Australian.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Construction boss Richard Crookes and wife Lynn have expanded their Palm Beach weekender holding.
They've paid $6 million for a four bedroom home on <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-palm+beach-124698674" target="_blank">a 880 square metre Ocean Road dress circle corner</a>, neighbouring their 1000 square metre Palm Beach Road holding that cost $4.4 million in 2007.
The couple have just listed the new acquisition in the holiday resort suburb's rental pool, asking $1,500 a week through LJ Hooker Palm Beach, which would reflect a 1.5% yield, so they appear likely to have redevelopment in mind, along with view preservation.
LJ Hooker Palm Beach agent David Edwards had the listing of the single storey brick offering.
Richard founded Richard Crookes Constructions in 1976, one of Australia's largest and most successful private construction companies.
This article first appeared in The Daily Telegraph.
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Following his move to the English Super League last month, former Cronulla Sharks star Ben Barba has listed his Sutherland Shire investment property for sale.
Barba's decision to sell the <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-unit-nsw-caringbah-125526622" target="_blank">Caringbah investment apartment</a> comes after he recently leased his own home, not far away at Caringbah South for $1,000 a week.
The flying fullback will get a nice earn from the 84 sqm apartment.
His playing future is now in the UK, after Barba was told by French club Toulan, who he signed a lucrative two and a half year deal with in January, that he was no longer needed by the club. 
There is a price guidance of $620,000 to $660,000 for the two bedroom apartment with updated kitchen and bathroom.
The fullback had paid $425,000 in 2012 when he was at the Bulldogs.
It was available at $420 a week in March.
The marketing suggested the tenants are happy to stay on for the new buyer.
Century 21 Cronulla David Wolfhart has the listing which faces competition from the renovated top floor unit of the block that has $649,950 hopes.
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Barba's decision to sell the apartment comes after he recently leased his former two bedroom Caringbah home.
He paid $1.18 million for the home in 2014 following his brief stint at the Brisbane Broncos.
Barba was recently told by French club Toulan, who he signed a lucrative two and a half year deal with in January, that he was no longer needed by the club. 
There was brief speculation he was set to return to Australia after inking a one year deal for the 2017 NRL season at the Sharks.
His fall from grace came last October shortly after he starred in Cronulla's maiden Grand Final win over Melbourne Storm.
The 2012 Dally M Medal winner failed a drugs test after the celebrations and was hit with a 12-match ban in the NRL.
Barba was spotted at the Super League Magic Weekend - an annual event in the English Super League in which an entire round of matches is played over a weekend at one stadium.
He signed for St Helens, previously led by Bulldogs captain James Graham. Newly-appointed coach Justin Holbrook worked with Barba at the Bulldogs when he was the assistant coach.
St Helens are seeking to get Barba's drugs ban reduced, however the 12 match ban will still stand should he return to the NRL.
The article was first published in the Saturday Telegraph.
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Despite enjoying life in Hollywood, Australian actor Ryan Kwanten is keeping an eye on the Sydney property market, securing his second Northern Beaches investment apartment.
The former Home and Away actor, who starred in the HBO series True Blood, has secured a $1 million apartment in Balgowlah.
He is now seeking a tenant at $790 a week, which would reflect a 4% yield.
The Sydney-born heartthrob bought his first Sydney property elsewhere on the northern beaches nearly 20 years ago.
He spent $162,000 on a studio apartment in Manly in 1999 when he was 21 years old, two years after he was cast to play lifeguard Vinnie Patterson on Home and Away.
He had previously worked on A Country Practice and sitcom Hey Dad!
Kwanten, who with partner, Ashley Sisino, doesn't often get back to Australia much, or is low key when he does, is currently in the cast of the film Supercon, a Comic-Con heist comedy that features John Malkovich.
It's set for release later this year.
LJ Hooker Balgowlah agent Angus White had the ground floor apartment marketed as a 'quiet listing'.
Set in a block of eight, it has two bedrooms, one bathroom, a near new kitchen and a wrap around balcony.
Balgowlah's two bedroom unit median is $880,000 according to CoreLogic. CoreLogic has the median rent for a two bedroom apartment in the suburb at $600 a week.
His earlier apartment he bought some 18 years ago. It's a studio apartment in Manly that cost $162,000 in 1999.
He moved to the US in 2002 and was cast in short-lived drama series Summerland, after Kwanten spent five years playing Patterson, whose character had married Ada Nicademou and had a child.
His big break in the US came in 2008 when he was cast as one of the lead characters in the hit TV series True Blood that ran for seven seasons.
Based on the Charlaine Harris novel series The Southern Vampire Mysteries, the dark fantasy horror saw Kwanten play ladies man Jason Stackhouse.
The show was HBO's most watched series since The Sopranos.
Since the series concluded in 2014, Kwanten featured in the 2015 crime thriller Kidnapping Freddy Heineken along side Oscar-nominated movie veteran Anthony Hopkins and Aussie star Sam Worthington.
The film is based on the real-life abduction of the Dutch beer tycoon in 1983.
This article first appeared in The Daily Telegraph.
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The Burleigh Heads home of legendary former Australian Open golf champion Rodger Davis is under contract.
The sale has been nearly a decade in the making for Davis, who initially listed the <a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/https://www.blacklabelproperty.com.au/16360425" target="_blank">Skyline Terrace home</a> in 2008, just two years after paying $2.25 million.
On and off the market since then, the home has eventually sold through Black Label Proeprty Broadbeach agent Andrew Ramsey who was asking offers over $2.1 million.
Upon its 2015 listing it was asking $1.99 million.
Set on 1,144 square metres with views to Surfers Paradise, the four bedroom Mediterranean-inspired home has a gourmet kitchen, wine cellar and pool.
Davis had a long career in professional golf and featured at The Masters, U.S Open and The British Open Championship, where he finished runner-up in 1987.
The former world top-10 golfer is still playing having taken out the Australian Senior PGA two years ago.
This article first appeared in The Weekend Australian.
 
 
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Actor Liana Cornell sold her Georgian-inspired, architect-designed Woollahra home ahead of the weekend's scheduled auction through LJ Hooker agents Glen Irwin and Peter Yopp. 
Cornell, who will star in the first series of Sky's new historical series Britannia, is the daughter of TV legends John "Strop" Cornell and Delvene Delaney.
Set for release this year, Britannia has been compared to the popular Game of Thrones.
The former model, who was cast in ABC's TV series East of Everything back in 2008 after graduating from NIDA, has spent most of her time split between Byron Bay and Los Angeles, with Europe increasingly on her travel plans.
The three level Russell Street home, rented for $2,000 a week fully furnished mid last year, cost Cornell $2.8 million in 2013.
Surrounded by established tropical foliage with a secret garden, the home sits on a 266 square metre block.
Nearby Barbara and Graham Sylvester, the founders of Paddington's hairdressing icon Sloanes, have sold their classic Victorian home in Woollahra.
The couple, who are planning to return to England, secured $3,505,000 through Di Jones Real Estate. It had a guide of $3.25 million.
The Sylvester's paid $865,000 for the home back in 2001.
This article first appeared in The Sunday Telegraph.
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Actor Liana Cornell finds pre-auction buyer for Woollahra home

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The former City of Sydney lord mayor Nelson Meers and his wife Carole are set to emerge as Point Piper buyers.
It is set to be be registered at $16 million, a tad higher than Domain's estimate of $15 million plus.
The purchase followed their Bayview home sale six months ago for $4.55 million.
Set on Buckhurst Avenue, the harbour front apartment was an investment for John Roth and his wife Jillian Segal, who bought it new in 2011 for $11.6 million.
The deal was done by LJ Hooker agent Bill Malouf.
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Former Olympic swimmer Susie O'Neill has sold her Yeronga riverfront near Brisbane for $3 million.
The home sold under the hammer last night through Ray White New Farm agent Christine Rudolph.
About 300 people attended the auction last night and 200 groups had gone through inspections of the home which was bought by a close friend of O'Neill's. 
O'Neill paid $2.6 million for <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-qld-yeronga-125319390" target="_blank">the riverfront</a> with her husband Cliff Fairley in 2008.
The couple never got round to building their dream home despite having an architect draw up plans.
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Set on a sprawling 1325 sqm and bordered by nature reserve, the private 1950s Art Deco-style home has four bedrooms and two bathrooms.
Despite the climate there was no pool for the Olympic gold medalist. 
The sale matches the $3 million she scored for her Cabarita beach house in Northern New South Wales.
Former Canberra Raiders legend Gary Belcher will be hoping for a similar result having recently listed his Cabarita home.
 
 
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The Inglis family, the renowned horse racing dynasty, have put a Rose Bay property on the market.
The two bedroom apartment at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-nsw-rose+bay-125496562" target="_blank">12/3 Plumer Road</a> has been listed through Ray White Double Bay agent Charlie Mortimer with a price guide of $1.1 million.
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Commanding a prized top floor corner position with leafy outlooks, the art deco apartment has separate living and dining areas filled with natural light and quality finishes.
The building, Yallambee is a boutique offering close to village shops, cafes, city buses and the scenic Rose Bay.
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Horse racing family lists Rose Bay apartment

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The pro-surfer and former Quiksilver boss Bruce Raymond and his wife Janice have relisted their Clareville trophy home with reduced $9.5 million hopes.
The Raymond waterfront offering was designed by architect Sean Gartner for Benwarin Wines owners Allan and Janneke Bagley, with views to the north up Pittwater to Lion Island.
It was bought by the Raymonds in 2004 for $6.05 million.
The couple have since added the boathouse, jetty and beautifully landscaped gardens to the north-facing 1330 square metres on Hudson Parade at the tip of Taylors Point.
Last time, it came with hopes of setting a $13 million plus suburb high based on Clareville's high-water mark of $13.45 million being set right next door in its 2006 sale to the Press family.
There was also the sales by Boartes Consulting chief executive David Desmarchelier, who secured $12 million in 2014 for Kahala, also on Hudson Parade.
The 1663 square metre property with boatshed, gym, indoor steam and spa room sold to a US-based expat through LJ Hooker sales agent David Watson.
The Mortgage Choice founder Peter Higgins has yet to find a buyer for his sprawling 1.27 hectare estate Marara which comes with three homes, two boathouses, a wharf, slipway and 120 metre private beach on Cabarita Road.
This article first appeared in The Sunday Telegraph.
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