After inspecting the a mixture of new apartment developments in Sydney's thriving north west corridor, Rouse Hill downsizers Lynne and Dale Kennedy were set to buy a two-bedroom apartment in <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/ellipse-property-group">Ellipse Property</a>’s Carrington Place development, until they saw the penthouse floorplans.

The retired police officer and her builder husband, aged in their mid-60’s, quickly upsized to a three-bedroom penthouse within the Atrium building, the first stage of the Castle Hill masterplan.

Their luxury apartment is one of eight in Atrium’s exclusive Penthouse Collection and features striking interior design. The penthouses offer flexible open-plan layouts with abundant space and tranquillity. With two living spaces, walk-in wardrobes and butlers’ pantries, Atrium’s penthouses feature large balconies with sweeping views to Cattai Creek and the wider Hills District.&nbsp;

“As soon as we saw the floorplan for this penthouse, we knew it was the one for us," Lynne said.

"It is oversized with abundant storage, so we know we are not going to feel cramped, even though we are downsizing from a large, five-bedroom family home. The open-plan design spills out to a large deck, perfect for entertaining and when the grandchildren visit. The finishes are top-quality and I love the butler’s pantry and integrated appliances in the kitchen – with the steam oven, pyrolytic oven and coffee machine all built in.”

High-quality material finishes and premium appliances are used throughout Atrium’s penthouse collection. Miele appliances in the newly-released Pearl Beige finish, Vintec wine fridges, Parisi tapware and fireplaces are set within luxe finishes including pure wool carpets and statement Caesarstone benchtops. Built-in barbecues, and in some cases bars and skylights, are further signature features of the penthouse design.

Dale Kennedy owns Inspect It FIRST, a building inspection company he has operated for over 25 years. With stringent views on design and build integrity, he was quick to recognise the quality behind the architectural design and iCIRT-rated builder, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/decode">Decode Group</a>.

“This penthouse sets a new benchmark in terms of quality and attention to detail. The floorplan is well-considered - special features like the skylight are a stand-out and not typical in new builds. The iCIRT-rated builder adds a further level of comfort buying off-the-plan, and we are confident that the finished apartment will be high-quality with no nasty surprises,” said Dale.

The Kennedy’s are excited at the freedom that apartment living will unlock for them.

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“We won’t have to maintain a house, swimming pool and gardens anymore, and are looking forward to having more leisure time," Lynne added.

"The low maintenance apartment lifestyle and security of the building means we can travel more and take extended trips. We can simply ‘lock and leave’, something we can’t do with a big house. We also love the location so close to Showground Metro Station and retail precinct, but without being in the thick of it. Everything is literally on our doorstep, just a few minutes’ walk. It will be so convenient being able to access the city so easily and not having to drive to the shops.”

After 11 years in their home on Morrisey Way, Rouse Hill, the couple will sell it before moving into their new penthouse. The expansive five-bedroom family home features a cinema, swimming pool and six-car garage.

There are just six penthouses left in Atrium’s Penthouse Collection in a mix of three- and four-bedroom configurations, ranging from 160 to 334 sqm in size and priced from $3.025 million to $5.4 million.&nbsp;

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According to <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/colliers">Colliers</a>, exclusive sales agents at Carrington Place, Atrium’s Penthouse Collection is meeting a groundswell of demand from local downsizers – aligned with broader trends in Metro-connected suburbs across Sydney.

“The Penthouse Collection sets a new standard for apartments in Castle Hill,"&nbsp;said Blake Schulze, National Director – Residential at Colliers.

"There is simply nothing else like these penthouses. Downsizers are drawn to their house-like scale and premium finishes. With sought-after views plus access to outstanding new local amenities, the Penthouse Collection unlocks a new lifestyle for buyers.

Schulze says buyers are drawn to Carrington Place’s lifestyle with close proximity to the Showground precinct’s vibrant mix of retail and dining options.

"Being able to walk to the Metro and this rapidly emerging lifestyle hub is of huge appeal to this demographic.”

According to Puja Khanna, Associate Director at Ellipse Property, the carefully curated interiors are proving to be a point of difference.&nbsp;

“Our floorplans have been thoughtfully considered, knowing that many buyers will be downsizing from large homes," Khanna says.

"Smart and abundant storage was an absolute must. And for many of our buyers, entertaining is a priority – with adult children, grandchildren and family visiting and sometimes staying over. We made sure bedrooms are spacious and living spaces are oversized, and kitchens incorporate butler’s pantries alongside the latest appliances."

Atrium is under construction by award-winning iCIRT-rated builder Decode Group, with completion scheduled for Q3 2026.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/lily-lane-at-carrington-place-castle-hill-32-carrington-road-castle-hill-nsw-2154">Lily Lane</a>, the second stage&nbsp;of Carrington Place, is set to commence construction later this month on the back of Atrium’s significant sales success, with 85 per cent of all apartments now sold.

Carrington Place will be constructed across multiple stages and deliver more than 800 new homes, with the entire precinct set for completion in 2032. It will feature abundant open space with over 20,000 sqm of outdoor recreational area, including a one-kilometre boardwalk to the nearby Fred Caterson Reserve.&nbsp;

The project is also integrated with the surrounding bushland, with a site boundary that stretches to the edge of Cattai Creek, immersing residents in the beauty of Sydney’s ‘Garden Shire’.

The Hills Showground Metro Station is just a two-minute walk away, offering fast connectivity to Sydney’s CBD, North Sydney, Chatswood, Macquarie Park and Norwest Business Park.

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Local downsizers set sights on Carrington Place, Castle Hill penthouses

Lifestyle, residential and wellness developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/lowe-living">Lowe Living</a>, and joint venture development partner lNT.RE (formerly Icon Developments) have announced the popular SOAK Bathhouse brand will anchor the ground floor of their $160m luxury <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/emerald-place-by-lowe-living-200-clarendon-street-south-melbourne-vic-3205">Emerald Place</a> development at 182-200 Clarendon St, South Melbourne, which is set to open in August 2026.&nbsp;

This will be the second Melbourne outpost for the SOAK Bathhouse brand, after its inaugural Victorian location in South Yarra launched in 2025, which has quickly become a staple in Melbourne’s bathing and wellness scene.&nbsp;

SOAK Bathhouse has signed a 10-year partnership to take out the 459sqm prime corner ground-floor tenancy, which will join the other two retail tenancies, high-end commercial space and 38 ultra-luxury residential apartments and penthouses above.&nbsp;

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SOAK Bathhouse is renowned for its luxurious and socially-focused mineral pools, cold plunge, sauna, steam room, infrared LED therapies, and massage services. Its arrival at Emerald Place, South Melbourne marks a significant milestone for both brands and for South Melbourne.&nbsp;

While the specific inclusions of the venue are still under wraps, SOAK Bathhouse has confirmed the space will be equipped with a signature SOAK Bathhouse mineral pool, cold plunge, saunas and steam room, alongside a lush dedication to verdant greenery and ferns throughout the tranquil bathing spaces.&nbsp;

SOAK Bathhouse will serve both Emerald Place residents and the broader South Melbourne business community, creating a wellness destination that bridges the gap between work and home. For residents, it's a daily ritual on their doorstep. For the surrounding office workers, it's a place to decompress, recharge and transition between professional and personal life.&nbsp;

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The partnership has underpinned Lowe Living’s commitment to delivering wellness-led amenities that not only embed physical spaces within the projects but integrate established, renowned wellness brands to anchor and operate these spaces.&nbsp;

Through the partnership with SOAK Bathhouse, penthouse buyers will be granted complimentary memberships, while all other residents of the Emerald Place development will benefit from exclusive discounted access. Together, these privileges deliver a compelling lifestyle enhancement and a lasting investment in wellbeing.&nbsp;

Lowe Living has been steadily carving out a niche in the luxury property market as a wellness-led developer, having a partnership with the Sorrento-based Aurora Spa &amp; Bathhouse to offer a private, residents-only wellness spaces at its upcoming Camberwell and Brighton projects.&nbsp;

These partnerships with Aurora Spa &amp; Bathhouse and now SOAK Bathhouse, reinforce a broader shift across Lowe Living’s portfolio towards a meaningful commitment to health-focused amenity and wellness offerings.&nbsp;

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Since its inaugural offering in Mermaid Beach, which has since expanded nationally across Queensland, Sydney and Melbourne, SOAK Bathhouse has grown into a leading contemporary bathhouse brand, attracting a dedicated following thanks to its unique social-focused approach to bathing.&nbsp;

Emma Lowe, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Lowe Living, said the Lowe Living team "view our partnerships as an extension of our design philosophy."

"We align with brands that genuinely elevate the everyday experience of our residents and deliver tangible value for our purchasers that enrich their lives.&nbsp;SOAK Bathhouse was a natural fit for Lowe Living and specifically Emerald Place. Their approach to contemporary bathing and social wellness strongly aligns with our vision of creating homes that prioritise long-term health, connection and lifestyle.”&nbsp;

Tim Lowe, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Lowe Living, said securing Melbourne’s second SOAK Bathhouse for Emerald Place is a significant milestone for Lowe Living, INT.RE and South Melbourne.&nbsp;

“This partnership reflects the continued evolution of luxury residential development," Lowe says.

"Today’s buyers are looking beyond finishes and floorplans and investing in holistic living environments, not just inside their apartments but in the communal and wider local amenity offerings, too."

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Lowe Living secures SOAK Bathhouse on 10-year lease at Emerald Place, South Melbourne development

While the Gold Coast continues to densify around key transport and lifestyle nodes, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/mermaid-beach-qld-4218">Mermaid Beach</a> has retained its village-like charm even as demand intensifies for walkable beachside living. It’s a suburb that holds firm to its community feel, while sitting within one of Australia’s fastest-growing urban corridors.

Developer DANKAV put the neighbourhood and its residents first when drawing up the plans for <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-alfred-residences-mermaid-beach-2375-gold-coast-highway-mermaid-beach-qld-4218">The Alfred Residences</a>, which will replace the former Mermaid Beach Shopping Village near Nobby Beach. The project marks a rare example of precinct renewal at a truly local scale.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-alfred-residences-mermaid-beach-2375-gold-coast-highway-mermaid-beach-qld-4218">The Alfred Residences</a>&nbsp;comprises a wide variety of one- and two-bedroom apartments, set above a new ground plane of curated hospitality and boutique retailers, all framed by generous laneways, shaded plazas, and garden paths designed to enhance pedestrian flow and public interaction.&nbsp;

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The site’s configuration reflects both a respect for the area's established rhythm and a recognition of its future trajectory, particularly with the planned Mermaid Beach South light rail station directly across the road.

Residents will find immediate access to both everyday needs and broader connectivity. A Woolworths Metro and local cafés are already operating nearby, while the beach sits just 100 metres from The Alfred’s front door. Pacific Fair, the region’s flagship retail centre, is also close by, with an extensive mix of dining, fashion and entertainment.&nbsp;

For those commuting or exploring beyond Mermaid Beach, the upcoming light rail link promises seamless movement north through Broadbeach, Surfers Paradise and into Southport, expanding access without the need for a car.

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Neighbouring locales such as Miami and Nobby Beach further enrich the lifestyle offering. These established precincts contribute everything from surf clubs and oceanfront parks to laid-back dining venues and independent retailers, all within a short walk or bike ride.&nbsp;

The Alfred effectively places residents within one of the Gold Coast’s most liveable pockets, where the essentials of daily life converge with long-term infrastructure planning and timeless natural appeal.

Predominantly local buyers jumped at the first release at The Alfred Residences, transacting the majority of the release in a matter of weeks. Demolition of the former shopping village is now underway, and Dankav expects completion of the first collection of residences in 2027.

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The Alfred Residences brings village-style living to the heart of Mermaid Beach

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/chermside-qld-4032">Chermside</a> is better known for bus interchanges and Westfield than for high-end apartment towers. Kabbalah, on Playfield Street, is a deliberate push against that reputation.

Developed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/playfield-developments">Playfield Developments</a>, the building holds 64 apartments, all three and four bedrooms, across its 13 storeys. The apartments are generous by any measure: lower-floor three-bedrooms start at 164 sqm, each with a multi-purpose room and private balcony, while the north-facing penthouse stretches to 382 sqm. Every residence comes with two car spaces.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/ana-architects">ANA Architects</a>, the Brisbane firm behind the 25-storey Willahra Tower on Queen Street and the 45-storey Mantra on Mary in the CBD, shaped the building around curved forms drawn from the natural landscape. Balcony gardens run throughout, with planter boxes worked into the private outdoor spaces of each apartment, giving residents greenery at the threshold rather than just at the rooftop.

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That rooftop carries its own weight: a pool, landscaped gardens, and outdoor entertaining areas sit above the city, designed as much for quiet evenings as for hosting. The wellness offering continues at ground level, where a centre with pool, sauna, and communal lounge zones anchors the building's other end. Together they give the building a rhythm, somewhere to arrive at the top and somewhere to retreat to below.

The site itself is part of the pitch. "One of the last available sites to develop in an established precinct," is how Playfield Developments describes the Playfield Street address, and the surrounding context backs that up. Westfield Chermside, the second largest Westfield in Australia, is within a few minutes on foot, along with its dining precinct and cinema complex.&nbsp;

The Chermside bus interchange connects directly to the Brisbane CBD and across the northern suburbs via more than 20 Translink routes, with the CBD roughly 15 minutes away by road. The Prince Charles Hospital, one of Queensland's major teaching hospitals and the state's leading cardiac centre, is roughly a kilometre up the road on Rode Road.

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Place Projects is handling sales, bringing a track record across some of Queensland's largest residential developments. Early buyer response has centred on the finishes and scale, "buyers consistently comment on the high-quality finishes throughout the apartments," the sales team notes, pointing to craftsmanship and considered design as the recurring draw.&nbsp;

"They're looking for generously sized apartments that offer both space and functionality, combined with a strong lifestyle offering," Place Projects says.

Construction has been awarded to Clearcon, with completion slated for late 2027. Pricing runs from $1.5 million for a lower-floor three-bedroom up to $3.65 million for the penthouse.

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Playfield Developments brings 64 apartments to Chermside with Kabbalah

More than 3,000 dwellings are currently selling or gearing up to launch across Surfers Paradise, the suburb’s most concentrated apartment pipeline in years. At least eight projects are already in market, with more moving through registration and presale, creating a meaningful wave of new supply.

This isn’t happening in a vacuum. Strong interstate migration into Queensland, particularly the Gold Coast, continues to underpin demand, with the local population expected to push past 800,000 in the early 2030s.

We’re also seeing solid early-stage buyer activity. As usual, the earliest phases tend to offer the best mix of pricing and choice, before the more popular layouts get snapped up.

Comparing Surfers Paradise projects? Browse all listings → <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/surfers-paradise-qld-4217">View all Surfers Paradise apartments</a>

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<h2 data-end="1218" data-section-id="tdhbfr" data-start="1191">How to Read the Pipeline</h2>

Apartment projects in Surfers Paradise are at various stages of their project lifecycle, from pre-launch, selling now, construction commenced, or construction complete.

Where you buy in that cycle matters.

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	<li data-end="1542" data-section-id="d5c11p" data-start="1409">Registration and&nbsp;presale: Typically the lowest price points and best choice, but with longer wait times to completion</li>
	<li data-end="1608" data-section-id="plnjqp" data-start="1543">Under construction: Greater certainty, shorter timelines.</li>
	<li data-end="1674" data-section-id="13k7yl8" data-start="1609">Completed: No construction risk, but pricing reflects that.</li>
</ul>

The projects below are grouped by stage to help buyers understand where they sit in the buying window.

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<h2 data-end="1967" data-section-id="zj5dj7" data-start="1944">Projects Now Selling</h2>

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/exhale-surfers-paradise-8-enderley-avenue-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">Exhale</a> is the newest apartment development to launch in Surfers Paradise.

Exhale, being developed by SIERA, comprises just 54 apartments, a density not often seen in Surfers. It sits on the corner of Enderley Avenue and Garfield Terrace, just off Northcliffe Beach. SIERA Founder and Managing Director Brent Thompson spent over a year trying to secure the rare beachside site.

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SIERA engaged BDA Architecture to design the building, with a striking glass curtain wall&nbsp;façade.

Offering two-, three-, and four-bedroom apartments, Exhale will also offer its residents a two-level wellness podium with a heated magnesium pool, spa, sauna, Nordic&nbsp;cold shower, and biophilic designed landscaped gardens.

There's also a dedicated Pilates and yoga studio, library and reading retreat, cinema lounge, and private dining room with a private bar and wine cellar.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/exhale-surfers-paradise-8-enderley-avenue-surfers-paradise-qld-4217" style="text-decoration:none">Enquire about Exhale →</a>

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Paradiso Place is the largest project currently in market in Surfers Paradise. Developer SPG Land recently begun construction on its 845-unit development they are bringing to 103 Ferny Avenue.

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At this scale, it’s effectively its own sub-market, offering a wide mix of configurations across multiple price points, from entry-level investor stock through to larger owner-occupier product. Amenities include a pool, gym, and outdoor spaces.

With projects of this size, early buyers typically benefit most from the broader selection before key layouts are taken up.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/paradiso-place-surfers-paradise-103-ferny-avenue-surfers-paradise-qld-4217" style="text-decoration:none">Enquire about Paradiso Place →</a>

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Jewel Residences is the only completed development on this list. The three towers, which drastically altered the Surfers Paradise skyline when they were complete in 2020 from their dress circle position&nbsp;at 36 Old Burleigh Road, home 512 apartments.

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With the six-star The Langham within the middle tower, Jewel offers&nbsp;​​​​​​significant hospitality venues including&nbsp;signature restaurants, a bar, cafe, and a resort pool with a swim-up bar

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/jewel-residences-surfers-paradise-36-old-burleigh-road-surfers-paradise-qld-4217" style="text-decoration:none">Enquire about Jewel Residences </a>

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Andrews Projects recently commenced construction at South Beach, just shy of 400 apartments at 3006–3016 Surfers Paradise Boulevard. Prices start from $1.08 million for the one-bedroom apartments.

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Central to the South Beach offering is a 5,500m sqm wellness and lifestyle precinct designed around the concept of renewal as a daily ritual.

The wellness facilities include sunrise and sunset pools, an indoor hydrotherapy pool, plunge baths, a Hammam, traditional and infrared saunas, red-light therapy and dedicated treatment rooms. A Technogym gym,&nbsp;cinema, co-working lounge and a range of indoor and outdoor dining and entertaining spaces, including BBQ terraces, complete the amenity.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/south-beach-surfers-paradise-3006-3016-surfers-paradise-boulevard-surfers-paradise-qld-4217" style="text-decoration:none">Enquire about South Beach →</a>

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Another new entry to the market is Palmera Residences, developed by Central Equity at 18 Garfield Terrace. That majority of the 347 residences are large three-bedroom apartments, priced from just shy of $3 million.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/palmera-residences-18-garfield-terrace-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">Palmera Residences</a>&nbsp;is being constructed in the prestigious Northcliffe residential neighbourhood on an expansive 3,239 sqm site. It is located at 18 Garfield Terrace near the Northcliffe Surf Life Saving Club and the patrolled Northcliffe surf beach, situated between&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/broadbeach-qld-4218">Broadbeach</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/surfers-paradise-qld-4217">Surfers Paradise</a>.

Residents will have private access to extensive, state-of-the-art amenities, featuring two large pools including a generously scaled, family-friendly pool with safe shallow zones, and a 25-metre lap pool facing the western side, ensuring maximum sunlight all day.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/palmera-residences-surfers-paradise-18-garfield-terrace-surfers-paradise-qld-4217" style="text-decoration:none">Enquire about Palmera Residences →</a>

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26 Vista has benefitted from the boom in Surfers Paradise over the last few years. Over 70 per cent of the 280 apartments have sold, with the remaining priced from $1.86 million.

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26 Vista, being developed by MRCB, is scheduled to complete in late 2030 and has attracted strong interest from locals and interstate buyers, Matt George, from project marketer Urban Activation, says.

“The diverse mix of buyers we’ve seen investing in this development stands as a testament to the superior product that is being offered. 26 Vista is truly the gold standard for coastal living, with its thoughtfully considered design and its commitment to providing residents with five-star luxury in sub-tropical surrounds.”

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/palmera-residences-surfers-paradise-18-garfield-terrace-surfers-paradise-qld-4217" style="text-decoration:none">Enquire about 26 Vista →</a>

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Away from the beach and closer to the Budds Beach area of Surfers Paradise is Homecorp's new tower, Florence Residences.

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The Monte Carlo building has 116 apartments amid a suite of wellness spaces including&nbsp;a private residents’ only wellness club including a resort-style rooftop pool, hot and cold plunge pools, a spa retreat, contemporary gymnasium and a spacious yoga and Pilates studio.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/florence-residences-24-monte-carlo-avenue-surfers-paradise-qld-4217" style="text-decoration:none">Enquire about Florence Residences →</a>

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<h2 data-end="4364" data-section-id="1bj0450" data-start="4323">The Broader Pipeline</h2>

There's a lot more to come in Surfers Paradise in the coming years. The most interest is likely the two-tower beachfront project proposed by Winx billionaire John Camilleri. The two towers, which will comprise 275 apartments, are to be connected by a 45-storey skybridge.

On the more boutique end, Cavella, by SEYAH, will have <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/qld/first-look-seyah-to-launch-cavella-in-emerging-sunrise-boulevard-surfers-paradise-pocket-following-density-rethink">just 18 residences</a> across a more modestly-sized 12-level building, also nearer the river than the beach.

For a broader view, see our breakdown of the top 10 new apartment projects launching on the Gold Coast in 2026, covering key opportunities suburb by suburb.

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<h2 data-end="5234" data-section-id="1kp72fk" data-start="5187">What Buyers Should Weigh Up Before Enquiring</h2>

Where a project sits in the development cycle matters just as much, if not more than, the price.

An off-the-plan apartment at registration stage may offer the lowest entry point, but it typically comes with a 24–36 month settlement timeline.

Later-stage projects trade some of that upside for greater certainty, so the right choice ultimately depends on your timeframe, risk appetite, and what you’re prioritising: price, selection, or delivery.

The 3,000 apartments to reshape Surfers Paradise skyline

Bellevue Hill

Dreamers of owning a property in Bellevue Hill might soon have a chance to enter the market at a lower entry point compared to the sprawling estates the harbourside suburb is known for.

And the opportunity is set to arise on Fairfax Road, one of Bellevue Hill's most exclusive streets, near the Packer family's 1.2 hectare Cairnton estate.

Plans have been lodged by the Sutherland Shire-base Nivana Group, who are seeking to turn a 1930s, Art Deco low-rise at 3 Fairfax Road into a three-level apartment project, designed to fit into the eclectic mix of houses that line the Eastern Suburb’s streets while adapting and creating something new in the locale.&nbsp;

Designed by Sydney locals MHN Design Union, the $5.5 million development will see just four three-bedroom apartments developed, and one four-bedroom penthouse.&nbsp;

"The unit mix is consistent with market demand and represents a wide range of apartment buyers, users, and typologies,” MHNDU said in their design statement.&nbsp;

“It will suit the demographic mix of families, retirees, and down-sizers living within the surrounding area, while the layouts are flexible and adaptable to allow for future conversion if needed.”

An attempt has been made to minimise the bulk and scale of the building, with the architects utilising a bi-partite form that incorporates an articulated facade and adequate setbacks between neighbouring buildings. The masonry building will feature regular openings, deep reveals, columns and solid panel walls to provide a rhythm of light and shadowed elements against a white textured render, along with clear glass and light bronze metal trims and detailing.

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Low retaining walls and landscaping soften the barrier along the street footpath, with curved concrete walls signalling the entrance to the building.&nbsp;

Generously sized, each of the apartments include expansive balconies or terraces, with the floorplans designed to maximise solar access and cross flow ventilation in all the living spaces. Floor-to-ceiling windows in the living spaces also take advantage of view lines to the east and north.&nbsp;

Just two apartments will grace the first two levels of the building, each with three-bedrooms and three-bathrooms. Benefitting from access to the private garden area at the rear of the site, the apartments will also benefit from direct access to two swimming pools which are located at the front of the site.&nbsp;

The penthouse apartment will feature four-bedrooms and four en-suited bathrooms, along with various private outdoor covered terraces, including one adjoining the living area facing the cliff and rear garden, one at the front of the apartment and one from the master-bedroom.&nbsp;

“The proposed floor space represents a desirable outcome for the ordered growth within the area, with minimal impact on the amenity of existing neighbours," the report continued.

“The private open areas of the apartments are deep enough to be comfortably furnished, while also being long to accommodate a variety of outdoor uses.”

All apartments are provided with plenty of internal storage areas within the apartment, including a laundry/linen cupboard with space for a washing machine, dryer and tub, with additional secured storage provided within the one-level basement, which will also accommodate space for parking.&nbsp;

Volker Klemm have handled the landscaping designs for the project, with deep perimeter planting proposed. Maximised across the ground floor where possible, the landscaping will not only provide significant screening and privacy, but also create a leafy oasis for residents to relax and unwind among.&nbsp;

Located just under four-kilometres from the Sydney CBD, future residents will also be near to the Double Bay town centre, which is a short 200-metre stroll from the site, with the Eastern Suburbs neighbourhood well connected to a range of convenient amenity, including schools, hospitals, restaurants and recreational offerings.&nbsp;

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Designed by Sydney locals MHN Design Union, the $5.5 million development will see just four three-bedroom apartments developed, and one four-bedroom penthouse

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First look: Boutique apartment plans lodged for Bellevue Hill

With over 15 years development experience across Sydney&#39;s eastern suburbs, RnB Property Group have taken to the sought after Bellevue Hill for their latest project.

Drawing inspiration from the original building&nbsp;which laid claim to the 49 Drumalbyn site before the recent development, Palomar will deliver just&nbsp;eight&nbsp;residences to the&nbsp;prestigious&nbsp;enclave.

RnB say Palomar evokes a timeless romance, with the development curated with&nbsp;Mediterranean-style architecture.

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The built form comprises a white brick-finish fa&ccedil;ade, with arched bronze windows encompassing some of the most impressive north harbour aspects.

The residences will include three-bedrooms, with state-of-the-art finishes and a modern Australian sensibility that brings a unique quality of design and luxury to the enviable pocket.

Bathed in northern light, Palomar also incorporates expansive gardens and terraces, featuring floral terrazzo tiles, stone-clad exteriors and lush oasis-inspired landscaping.

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Stepping inside Palomar, the interiors are coloured with an earthy palette, complimented with organic textures.

An organic minimalism is featured throughout Palomar&#39;s kitchens, comprising honed limestone bench tops, splashbacks of handmade Spanish tiles, powder-coated white and bronze lattice cabinetry, as well as fully integrated Gaggenau appliances.&nbsp;

Construction is set to wrap up later this year on the boutique&nbsp;project, with 1st City Agent, Yaron Foghel saying the respect the developers and architects have paid to the existing heritage of the building is something that truely sets Palomar apart.

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&quot;The design of Palomar, with the&nbsp;white bricks and organic materials really&nbsp;respects&nbsp;the original building design,&quot; he said.

&quot;While they&#39;ve created a brand new building, they&#39;ve kept the same name and overall look of the original building.&quot;

Foghel said they had a number of local downsizers taking up stock at the Bellevue Hill project, along with international buyers from Hong Kong and Singapore.

&quot;We&#39;ve seen high interest particularly from expats, as well as local downsizers&nbsp;who are&nbsp;looking to stay maintain the exclusive&nbsp;eastern suburbs address, while enjoying the luxuries of apartment-style living.&quot;

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Mediterranean-inspired apartments set for Bellevue Hill

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A new apartment in the Bellevue Hill block The Viceroy has been listed by Gavin Rubinstein from Ray White TRG.

It is a whole-floor apartment with 264 sqm on title.

There are district views from the four bedroom, four bathroom apartment.

The apartment is the last available in the block of seven at 2/46 Bellevue Road.

There is lift access from the basement’s parking for two cars.

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Sales of settled apartments have ranged between $2.3 million and $6.2 million, with the top floor unit exchanging just before Christmas.
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The whole floor apartment is the last available in the block of seven at on Bellevue Road.

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Final apartment in Bellevue Hill's brand new luxury development The Viceroy has been listed

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Bellevue Hill ranks as the priciest suburb with its median rent for houses at $1,875 a week.
The Rock in Sydney was the dearest location for apartment rentals, according to CoreLogic.
Sydney took all the top 10 suburbs in both lists.
There is a <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-bellevue+hill-422769938" target="_blank">$3800 a week rental currently on offer</a> in Bellevue Hill at Latimer Road (above).
Houses                                                                    
NSW Bellevue Hill Woollahra $5,316,587 $1,875   
NSW Northbridge Willoughby $3,811,426 $1,800    
NSW Vaucluse Woollahra $5,471,853 $1,795                
NSW Clovelly Randwick $3,160,606 $1,750                 
NSW Double Bay Woollahra $3,994,114 $1,735            
NSW Rose Bay Woollahra $3,696,415 $1,700              
NSW Dover Heights Waverley $4,133,440 $1,675         
NSW Mosman Mosman $4,041,599 $1,650                  
NSW Balgowlah Heights Manly $2,934,921 $1,573       
NSW Potts Point Sydney $5,866,920 $1,525               
 
Units
NSW The Rocks Sydney $2,025,499 $1,050
NSW Tamarama Waverley $1,564,541 $920
NSW Huntleys Cove Hunters Hill $1,370,826 $900
NSW Millers Point Sydney $1,810,199 $875
NSW Darling Point Woollahra $2,292,686 $848
NSW Haymarket Sydney $994,160 $828
NSW Milsons Point North Sydney $1,620,837 $800
NSW Cremorne Point North Sydney $1,439,944 $795
NSW Double Bay Woollahra $1,360,699 $770
NSW Pyrmont Sydney $1,153,278 $770
 
 
 
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Pricey Bellevue Hill ranks as Australia's dearest rental suburb

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The former Channel 9 boss David Gyngell and his television presenter wife Leila McKinnon have bought back in the Sydney market.

Their $4.5 million Bellevue Hill purchase came a year after they pocketed $8.4 million from the delayed settlement sale of their Dover Heights home.

The couple spend most of their time these days in the Byron Bay hinterland, ­enjoying family life and attending to a Northern Rivers tourism property empire, focused around the Hotel Brunswick.

The Sydney bolthole was bought by a company directed by the pair, the same company which owns a Bondi investment apartment.

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Gyngell and McKinnon are expected to use the luxury apartment in the 1900s residential block Villa Rossmore as their Sydney base.

Marketed as a stunning residence with house-like propositions, the apartment spans 200 sqm with its own manicured private garden.

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The sale is the biggest in Villa Rossmore since mid-2017 when Alceon Group founding partner Morris Symonds spent $5.5 million on his four bedroom duplex-like apartment.

Gyngell, the son of the late legendary Channel 9 boss Bruce Gyngell, had bought the clifftop oceanfront Wentworth Street, Dover Heights home for $1.15  million in 1998 when it was a 1940s cottage.

His sister Briony Fitzgerald and mother Anne helped design the mansion after its $1.5 million 2014 rebuild, which was then ­featured in Belle magazine.

“Every room, including the bathrooms, captures views of the ocean, coast or harbour in the distance. On a clear day you can see from Palm Beach to Wollongong,” the ­magazine reported.

Their off-market buyers in the deal, done a year before its settlement, were Adam and Alex Somerville from North Bondi, who are in the business of retirement villages.

The media couple retain their renovated Bondi Beach investment property.
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Gyngell and his TV presenter wife Leila McKinnon have bought back in to the Sydney market.



Former Nine boss David Gyngell buys Bellevue Hill penthouse

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Transport industry veteran Ron Murray of Murray's Coach fame has found the buyer of his long-held Bellevue Hill home in just two days on market.
Murray, who has been executive chairman of Murrays Australia which he began as a retail travel agent in 1966, has owned the Spanish Mission style Fairfax Road home since 1997 when paying $1.95 million.
It sold after having a guide of $6 million.
Entry to the home is through the front yard, past manicured hedges and flower gardens to the colonnaded entrance.
There's a formal living area with a gas fireplace and a home office which opens to the main and side courtyard.
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There's also a formal dining space which connects with the marble kitchen and adjoining sitting area which meets a rear conservatory.
All living spaces open to the private swimming pool courtyard on the 695 sqm block, the focal point of the home.
There are four bedrooms in total, three on the second level including the master suite with its own walk in wardrobe and ensuite. The fourth bedroom is on the ground level.
Sydney Sotheby's agent Michael Pallier had scheduled a December 19 auction.
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Murray's Coaches boss Ron Murray sells longtime Bellevue Hill home

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Transport industry veteran Ron Murray of Murray's Coach fame has listed his long-held Bellevue Hill home.
Murray, who has been executive chairman of Murrays Australia which he began as a retail travel agent in 1966, has owned the Spanish Mission style Fairfax Road home since 1997 when paying $1.95 million.
Now it has a guide of $6 million.
Entry to the home is through the front yard, past manicured hedges and flower gardens to the colonnaded entrance.
There's a formal living area with a gas fireplace and a home office which opens to the main and side courtyard.
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There's also a formal dining space which connects with the marble kitchen and adjoining sitting area which meets a rear conservatory.
All living spaces open to the private swimming pool courtyard on the 695 sqm block, the focal point of the home.
There are four bedrooms in total, three on the second level including the master suite with its own walk in wardrobe and ensuite. The fourth bedroom is on the ground level.
Sydney Sotheby's agent Michael Pallier has a December 19 auction.
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Murray's Coaches boss Ron Murray lists longtime Bellevue Hill home

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Now back in Sydney, Chris Pongrass, the chief executive of the Sydney Kings, has put down roots in Bellevue Hill.  
He was appointed CEO at the NBL club just over a year ago having spent six years with the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA.
He’s paid $2.1m for a newly renova­ted unit. Last traded for $1,363,000 in 2014, the 120sqm, three bedroom, two bathroom unit was sold through Ray White Double Bay agents Warren Ginsberg and Claudia Brunker.
The sale for Alexandra and Dean Joffe, the mortgage broker, was sec­ured in less than two weeks. There have been 15 three-bedder sales so far this year, with prices ranging from $1.4m to $2.7m.
Pongrass, a UTS graduate, started his career as a paralegal at Harry Triguboff’s Meriton Group.
This article was first published in the Sunday Telegraph. 
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Sydney Kings chief executive buys in Bellevue Hill

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A Bellevue Hill trophy home, known as Killoran, has come onto the market, listed for July 9 auction.
Located at 14 Victoria Road, the residence features five bedrooms, four bathrooms, and a double garage.
It is situated on a 1,062 square metre block.
It last sold in 1999, for $3,295,000.
Ric Serrao and Alex Lyons, from Raine &amp; Horne Double Bay, have the listing.
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Bellevue Hill's Killoran listed for sale

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Runway model Roberta Pecoraro and her boyfriend Jono Friend are set to upsize.
They secured $915,000 for their one bedroom Bellevue Hill apartment they bought for $820,000 in 2018, their first purchase together.
They tidied the kitchen up a touch, but nothing in the way of a major renovation of the top floor apartment in the Art Deco block Reddington.
Now they have their sights set on the beach. Friend has his fashion brand's flagship store, DearFriend, in Bondi, while Roberta's stylist sister Jess also resides near the beach.
Agent Charles Stevens of McGrath Coogee secured the sale.
“We were going off market for the first week and during that time we had someone come through that made an offer of $915,000,” Stevens said of the fact it was initially not marketed. “Then it went live on the market, but they ended up selling to that first person who came through it.
“Essentially, it sold to the first person who came through it in its first week on the market.” 
Pecoraro exploded on the modelling world after a featuring in Australian Fashion Week 2017.
This article first appeared in The Saturday Morning Telegraph.
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