Momentum at Highett Common, Victoria’s first medium-density, Net Zero-targeted masterplanned community, continues to build.

Developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sunkin-property-group">Sunkin Property Group</a> will soon launch Habitat, the latest and most boutique stage to date. The 57 apartments are positioned on a rare island site with&nbsp;direct frontage to the Northern Common parklands.

“Habitat at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/highett-common-37-graham-road-highett-vic-3190">Highett Common</a> is an exclusive offering meticulously designed to reflect the character of the local Bayside area,” said Scott Jessop, Head of Sales &amp; Marketing at Sunkin Property Group.

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/clarke-hopkins-clarke">Clarke Hopkins Clarke</a>, Habitat prioritises natural connection.

“Apartments have been designed to maximise this connection to nature from indoor to outdoor spaces through adjacent balconies and terraces, and proximity to public parks and open spaces," ClarkeHopkins Clarke Partner Toby Lacuhlan says.

"Highett Common as a whole was designed to maximise connection to nature and a bayside lifestyle, and Habitat is really at the heart of that. It’s designed as a space where the community can come together through the inclusion of community amenities like the café and library."

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Interiors feature light-filled layouts,&nbsp;timber detailing, and customisation options that allow buyers to personalise their homes. Kitchens form the centrepiece of each apartment, with options for sculptural or freestanding island benches, complemented by Bosch appliances and induction cooktops.

Clarke Hopkins Clarke Associate Interior Designer Michelle Cavicchiolo said they've gone for a "timeless aesthetic",&nbsp;with the materials, fixtures and fittings designed for longevity.

"All of these features, along with functional apartment layouts, contribute to a premium aesthetic.”

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Beyond the homes, Habitat connects directly to Highett Common’s new library and café, while the wider precinct offers indoor and outdoor pools, a gym, wellness areas, cinema, and resident lounge.

Highett Station, just two minutes away, links the project to Melbourne’s broader transport network, while nearby shopping and dining on Highett Road adds to the convenience.

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For buyers, the release comes at a pivotal time in the market. Off the plan purchasers may access stamp duty savings of up to $85,000, while the First Home Owners Guarantee Scheme is set to expand in October 2025, removing income caps and lifting property price thresholds to $950,000 in Melbourne. Together with five per cent deposits, these measures open the door for more first-home buyers and upgraders to enter Bayside.

“There’s never been a better time to take advantage of our newest stage, with a wealth of customisation available, you can truly create the home of your dreams in a highly desirable middle-ring bayside suburb of Melbourne,” Jessop added.

Like the majority of new development in Melbourne, Sunkin is starting to interstate investors return to the city, viewing the market as&nbsp;undervalued, with strong growth forecast through 2026 and 2027.

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Sunkin unveils Habitat, the latest stage of masterplanned Highett Common community

Construction has commenced on <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/morris-property-group">Morris Property Group</a>’s latest Broadbeach project, Maison, marking the developer’s 10th residential tower in the sought-after Gold Coast suburb.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/maison-broadbeach-22-chelsea-avenue-broadbeach-qld-4218">Maison</a> will comprise just 21 full-floor apartments across 22 levels on Chelsea Avenue, one of the most in-demand streets in Broadbeach given its position across the road from Broadbeach Park.

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Each three-bedroom residence spans over 180 sqm and features open-plan living and dining areas that extend to private balconies with parkland and coastal views.

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Buyers can choose between two interior schemes, Lumière, with a light coastal palette, or Noir, with warmer, darker tones, designed in collaboration with Poppy Designs.&nbsp;

Premium finishes include Siemens and Bosch appliances, Vintec wine fridges, Villeroy &amp; Boch fittings, and herringbone flooring throughout the main living areas.

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Residents will have access to a suite of rooftop amenities on level 24, including a pool and deck, gym and sauna, residents’ lounge, and barbecue pavilion, all designed to make the most of elevated views over Broadbeach and the Surfers Paradise skyline.

The development sits on a quiet, tree-lined street just a short walk from the heart of Broadbeach, where cafés, restaurants, retail, and the beach converge.&nbsp;

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Morris Property Group is one of the Gold Coast's best integrated developers, both building and developing its own projects. They are forecasting completion in 2027.

Morris, founded by Barry Morris in 1978, have contributed to the Broadbeach skyline like no other. Their first development in Broadbeach was Verve, completed in 2006. They recently completed their eight, Malo, before Christmas.

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Broadbeach pipeline grows as Morris Property Group launches construction of Maison

One of the most boutique developments to launch in Wollongong for several years has hit the market.

Mind Property has teamed up with Insight Development Group to deliver <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/coast-wollongong-1-church-street-wollongong-nsw-2500">COAST</a>, just 12 luxury apartments in a sculptural nine-level building toward the northern end of the suburb.

With its elevated positioning on Church Street and expansive views across the Pacific Ocean and escarpment, the project is designed to suit the downsizing owner-occupier.

Daniel Kostovski of Rise Projects, who is selling COAST, says there is a lot of local interest from those with ties to Wollongong.

"They’ve either remained here or are planning on returning from Sydney," Kostovski says.

"COAST is designed for those who want easy, elevated living with everything at their doorstep."

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Each of the first four floors hosts just two apartments per level, before giving way to a series of full-floor residences above, culminating in a double-storey penthouse with its own private rooftop pool.&nbsp;

The apartments are generously proportioned, with a strong skew toward three and four-bedroom layouts.

The location, moments from North Wollongong Beach, the Blue Mile, and key amenity precincts, underpins that lifestyle appeal.

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/prd-architects">PRD Architects</a>, the interior feature tactile materials such as solid marble, artisan joinery, fluted glass, and natural timber accents. Kitchens are fitted with Miele appliances and integrated wine fridges, as well as a central island benches designed for entertaining.

Three sub-penthouses, the Skyhome Collection, and the crowning penthouse residence showcase COAST’s most luxurious offering, complete with open-air terraces, marble fireplaces, and statement curved detailing throughout.

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COAST’s arrival marks a rare development in a tightly held part of Wollongong, with little new supply coming through the local development pipeline.

Construction is scheduled to commence in late 2025, with completion targeted for mid-2027.&nbsp;

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COAST to deliver one of Wollongong's most luxurious new developments

Developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/leeka-group">Leeka</a> has received the green light for its new Prahran project, providing a rare opportunity to live opposite Australia’s oldest-running food market, Prahran Market.

Located at 182-194 Commercial Road, on the corner of Izett Street, Leeka will create a mixed-use development that will&nbsp;complement the iconic Prahran Market with retail, dining and public amenity, in addition to a residential offering that explores multi-dimensional wellness.

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Designed by renowned architects <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cera-stribley-architects">Cera Stribley</a>, the development will be known as Comme Prahran and will blend heritage and modern architecture across eight levels, featuring a collection of 32 one-, two-, three-, and four-bedroom residences.

Comme Prahran will incorporate the existing structure, a two-storey Edwardian-era retail hub characterised by its interwar old English style. It will be preserved and woven into the contemporary design of the project.

The project’s commitment to health and wellbeing, art, sustainability, and technology will further be revealed through various yet-to-be-announced offerings.

Leeka Director Chek Ming Cheng said the project’s blend of Prahran’s rich history and vibrant future is what makes it unique.

“Prahran has long been a cosmopolitan hub, known for its vibrant dining, retail and social life alongside a strong community spirit," Cheng said.

"Its connection to the CBD, green spaces and public transport makes it a natural choice for people seeking both convenience and culture.&nbsp;Comme Prahran will create a contemporary place with a timeless character, blending heritage and modern design to foster creativity and inclusivity."

Chosen for its wealth of experience and knowledge within the Stonnington area, Cera Stribley Managing Principal Domenic Cerantonio said the practice was excited to work with the team on its Prahran offering.

“What makes this brief special is its focus on creating a vibrant, integrated community hub that celebrates Prahran's past while embracing its future,"&nbsp;Cerantonio said.

"As a firm with deep roots in Prahran, this project was particularly meaningful to us, and we are excited to work alongside Leeka to bring their vision to life.”

Leeka, in partnership with Prime Edition, recently launched Avoca in South Yarra, comprising five whole- floor residences and one standalone house.

Leeka Group greenlit for wellness-centred Prahran apartments

Builder-developer SEYAH has reworked plans for its debut Gold Coast apartment project, Cavella.

Led by brothers Liam and Michael Hayes, who have delivered apartments for the likes of McNab and Mirvac, SEYAH will now bring 18 residences to Sunset Boulevard, an underdeveloped pocket of Surfers Paradise just minutes from the centre.

The revised scheme reduces the apartment count from 30 to 18, introducing larger two- and three-bedroom layouts. The 12-level tower, down from 17 levels previously proposed, will also feature five full-floor residences.

The project, dubbed Cavella, a name derived from the grace of Italian artistry, has been designed by BDA and draws inspiration from the flowing forms of classical architecture and the refined ease of la dolce vita, expressed through softened curves and a sculptural silhouette.

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SEYAH has also shifted the resident amenity, activating the ground-level and connecting the facilities level to the canal. There will be a pool, gym, barbecue areas, fire pit, and both hot and cold plunge pools, and a sauna, while residents will also have direct access to a new pontoon and the use of a storage and parcel room.

On the site acquisition, Liam Hayes says Sunset Boulevard is surprisingly an underdeveloped pocket of Surfers Paradise.

"It has all the hallmarks of what makes a great development," Hayes says.

"It sits on the water, offers unobstructed views from every apartment to the Gold Coast skyline, and is a short walk into Surfers and Broadbeach."

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SEYAH, which is both developing and building the project, has slated a Q4 2025 pre-sales launch through SRQ Projects Director Nicholas Clydsdale. They are anticipating to start construction in Q1 2026 and complete around Q4 2027.

The move into residential apartments was a natural progression for the business, Hayes says. The builder-developer will look at exploring more opportunities at the start of 2026.

First look: SEYAH to launch Cavella in emerging Sunrise Boulevard, Surfers Paradise pocket following density rethink

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Killarney Castle, a five-bedroom, three-bathroom castle in Gordon has been listed for sale by Black Diamond estate agents Alice Chen and Greg Howard. 
The <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-gordon-133717414" target="_blank">3 Glenview Street property</a> is a local landmark and crafted from hand-hewn sandstone.
It has $4.95 million hopes.
The 1918 castle features lush established gardens with lawns and courtyards, high ceilings, exquisite joinery and intricate timber work, formal living and banquet dining rooms each with a fireplace, and a Chef's kitchen with high end Gaggenau appliances and gas cooking.
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For entertainment, the caste offers a large loft-style retreat, entertainment room, artist's studio or gym, wine cellar, and solar swimming pool. 
The castle last sold for $2,600,000 in 2013 and at $1,530,000 in 2000. 
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Restaurateur Brien Trippas, founder and chairman of the Trippas White Group, has listed his five-bedroom, three-bathroom character home in Gordon.
It has been offered with $4.6 million hopes.
It includes a Howard Tanner-designed extension, with gardens by Annie Wilkes, and a cabana beside the gas-heated pool.
Presiding over a 1,511 square metre block, the home situated at<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-gordon-129823906" target="_blank"> 29 Nelson Street, Gordon </a>comprises five double bedrooms, open plan living and dining, chef's kitchen, central garden courtyard and alfresco terrace.
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Other features include wine cellar, Jet-master fireplace, gas heated pool and double lock-up garage.
It's just an easy stroll to the rail, bus, village and convenient to North Shore's finest schools.
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The property will be auctioned on December 1.
The suburb's median house price sits at<a href="/developments/gordon-nsw-2072"> $2.3 million</a>, according to CoreLogic.
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Restaurateur Brien Trippas puts his Gordon home on the auction menu 

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Glengowrie, the Gordon trophy home, has been sold in double quick time by ex-Macquarie bankers Trenna Probert and Craig Swanger.
They <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-gordon-127606130" target="_blank">secured $4.6 million in a quick sale</a> through Ray White Wahroonga agent Anna Cavill.
The couple, who now run their own investment and adviser business from home, paid $2.9 million for the home in 2014 before they extensively redesigned the home.
Dating back to 1905, the five bedroom Cecil Street home sits in 1800 square metres of native gardens, including a cricket-pitch rear yard, sprawling verandahs and a swimming pool.
Inside there's a home office, music room and a formal dining and lounge with original marble fireplace.
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Former Macquarie bankers sell Glengowrie at Gordon in five days

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Properties in Gordon, Killara and Pymble are appealing to a wide range of buyers, according to Savills’ latest report.
It noted across the suburbs, the median house price in January 2017 was $2.3 million, over twice the average for Greater Sydney.
It advised there is a premium for being closer to the city and in close proximity to a train station.
“Killara is the most expensive with an average house price of over $2.5 million compared to West Pymble at $1.7 million," the report advised.
“House prices have experienced significant growth over the past decade, increasing by 103%, in line with the Sydney average.
“Across the suburbs, West Pymble and Pymble experienced the strongest growth with house prices increasing 113%, reducing the value gap with suburbs closer to the city.
“Strong growth has continued over the past 12 months, driven by a lack of supply across the area, with house prices across the five suburbs increasing by 13%, outperforming the Sydney average.
“Units in the area had a median value of $970,000 in January 2017, less of a premium than houses when compared to Sydney at just one third more expensive.
“Similarly to house prices, apartment values vary in price along the train line. Pymble is roughly 10% cheaper than those in Killara and Gordon.
“Growth in unit prices has been slightly more subdued than houses with an increase of 83% over the past decade.
“However, much like houses, price rises over the past year have outperformed the Sydney average with an increase of 11%,” the report stated.
Private renters are more frequent in medium density housing areas according to Savills head of research Sophie Chick.
“The proportion of private renters varies significantly across the area,” Chick says.
“Unsurprisingly, there is a higher concentration in the areas with more medium density housing.
“Gordon has the highest proportion with 22% of the residents private renting, followed by Killara with 18%.
“Conversely, just 9% of residents in West Pymble are private renters.
“Across the suburbs, the median weekly rental value was $1,200 for a house and $700 for a unit in January 2017, equating to average yields of 2.8% and 3.7% respectively,” she commented.
International buyers are an important source of demand Savills says.
“Across the five suburbs, families with children make up over half the residents, accounting for 57% compared to an average of 45% across Sydney.
“International buyers are an important source of demand for the housing market across Sydney as both owner occupiers and investors.
“Of the five suburbs, East Killara has the highest proportion of residents born overseas, accounting for 45% of the population with a particular dominance of residents from China and Hong Kong.
“Accessibility to employment locations is high priority for many house hunters.
“Residents across the area work in a number of locations, reflecting the suburbs' connectivity to major employment hubs.
“The largest employment industry for people living in the five suburbs is the professional, scientific and technology sector accounting for 18% of employees compared to an average of 10% across Sydney.
“This industry is the fastest growing in Sydney meaning the area is well placed to draw on the newly created wealth in these industries.”
Qualities that attract residents to these areas are expected to grow Savills comments.
“It is important to assess the outlook for the area in the context of the Sydney market,” the report advised.
“Factors such as low interest rates, population growth and infrastructure investment point to a positive economic outlook for NSW over the next five years.
“These factors are expected to continue to support demand for housing, particularly in Sydney.
“However, it is likely the rate of growth will slow, given the affordability pressures and the regulatory measures implemented to slow the amount of bank lending to investors.
“Across all five suburbs, the good primary and secondary schools, connectivity, high quality housing stock and open space available are expected to continue to appeal to families looking for their long-term home regardless of market conditions.
“The development of apartments and townhouses along the Pacific Highway provides a wider range of housing options, which is likely to attract a broader demographic of buyers including first home buyers, downsizers and investors.”
For more information go to Savills' home <a href="https://www.savills.com.au" target="_blank">page</a>.
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Gordon, the ACT suburb, has been pinpointed in the latest Residex Predictions Report as the nation's top growth prospect.
The list identifies 109 suburbs and towns nationally that are most likely to deliver better than average growth over the next five and eight years.
The report ranks the top 109 suburbs where predicted capital growth is forecast to be between an average of 4.0 percent and 11.1 percent per annum over the next five years, and between an average of 5.1 percent and 8.4 percent per annum over the next eight years.
Based on Residex’s predictive model, the best performing suburb has been identified as Gordon in the ACT, 28 kilometres south of Canberra, where house values are predicted to grow by an average of 8.4 percent per year for the next eight years.
The median house value in Gordon is currently $576,662 and the median value growth was a strong 5.6 percent in the year to October 2016.
For that median price a four bedroom home, such as the one at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-act-gordon-124363650" target="_blank">53 Wootton Crescent</a> (above), is available for $575,000.
Similarly a three bedroom home at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-act-gordon-123890790" target="_blank">6 Price Place</a> (below) has been listed for sale for $589,000.
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Examples of houses that have been sold at Gordon includes a three bedroom home at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-act-gordon-124211006" target="_blank">11 Flegg Crescent</a> (below) that was sold for $565,000.
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Similarly a three bedroom home at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-act-gordon-123469498" target="_blank">10 Lawlor Place</a> (below) was sold for $405,000.
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The report is a valuable starting point for property investors researching where to buy next, Kylie Davis, Residex head of marketing said.
“The suburbs listed in the report are the ones that we would expect to perform well in future years based purely upon the statistical patterns that the Residex algorithm has identified in their historical growth rates,” said Tim Lawless, CoreLogic’s Asia Pacific Research Director.
“Residex’s predictive model doesn’t allow for new developments, changing demographic patterns, improved infrastructure or any other such factors and these can have a substantial impact on the capital gain prospects across a suburb or town.”
The December report is the first Predictions Report compiled by Residex since the business was purchased by CoreLogic in 2016, and uses the combined data resources of the two businesses.
The data is drawn from median values using the CoreLogic automated valuation model, rather than median sales prices. This is an important distinction as it takes into account the value of all properties within the suburb, not just those that have transacted across the period. This makes it a more reliable and stable indicator of values across the region.
The suburb of Pemulwuy in NSW held the number two spot with house values expected to provide an average of 8.34% growth per year over the next eight years. Batemans Bay on the NSW South Coast came in third position with an average of 8.29% growth anticipated per year over the next eight years. Houses in Middle Swan ranked fourth while houses in Brighton, Tasmania ranked fifth.
In the national report, 107 suburbs had top predictions for houses while there were two suburbs for units. Across the country, 60 of the top 109 suburbs were in regional Australia and 49 were in city areas.
Broken down by state, 16 were in the ACT, 39 suburbs were within NSW, 15 were in Queensland, there was 1 from SA, 13 from Tasmania, 6 from Victoria and 19 from WA. Separate reports are also available for Victoria, NSW and Queensland.
Mr Lawless said the report was not definitive and other suburbs could also perform strongly. Investors should conduct their own additional research before deciding to commit to a purchase.
“As with any forward looking analytic, the reports are predictions, not a guarantee of future growth, and taking into consideration your own personal circumstances is vital,” Mr Lawless said.
Get your full copy of the <a href="https://www.residex.com.au/top-100-predictions-report?utm_source=blog.residex.com.au&amp;utm_medium=article-link&amp;utm_campaign=kd-160117" target="_blank">Residex Predictions Report here</a> for $195 per state or $250 for the national report.
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Gordon ranked as the best price growth prospect in the country by Residex

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The longtime Sydney automotive business, the Alto Group has listed a 6063 sqm Gordon site as a residential development offering.
The 888 Pacific Highway, Gordon, in Sydney’s north, is set to attract keen Chinese interest given its street number.
It is approved for the development of 144 residential dwellings and 730sq m retail space.
It is listed with price expectations of more than $35 million through Colliers International’s Guillaume Volz in conjunction with Shead Property.
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