Cedar Woods has released Habitat, a limited collection of just seven oversized lots within its Ellendale masterplanned community in Upper Kedron, bringing a rare premium land opportunity to one of Brisbane's most natural and established inner-fringe addresses.

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Cedar Woods launches Habitat Release at Ellendale, Upper Kedron, premium lots from $960,000

Cedar Woods has released Habitat, a limited collection of just seven oversized lots within its Ellendale masterplanned community in Upper Kedron, bringing a rare premium land opportunity to one of Brisbane's most natural and established inner-fringe addresses.The Habitat Release, now under construction, offers generous lot sizes ranging from 2,126 sqm to 2,840 sqm, set beside a tranquil green corridor and bordered by national park. With large-format lots starting from $960,000, the release targets buyers seeking the scale and architectural freedom that is increasingly difficult to find this close to the Brisbane CBD.<h2>About Ellendale, Upper Kedron</h2>Ellendale is Cedar Woods' masterplanned community at 324 Canvey Road, Upper Kedron, the developer's first Queensland project, originally released in 2016 and now an established, growing community in Brisbane's inner-northwest. The 227-hectare masterplan spans 905 properties, with 40 per cent of the site dedicated to nature corridors and recreation space, totalling 91 hectares of bushland, parklands, and green infrastructure integrated throughout the estate.The community sits against the backdrop of South D'Aguilar National Park, just 12 kilometres from Brisbane's CBD, a combination that gives Ellendale a setting that is genuinely difficult to replicate elsewhere at this distance from the city. Tree-lined streets, walking and cycling trails, and direct adjacency to national park bushland define the day-to-day experience of living there.Community infrastructure is already in place. Ellendale Park serves as a central recreational hub, featuring a statement eight-metre play tower, climbing nets, slides, swings, BBQ and picnic facilities, and a 500-square-metre kick-about space, alongside three sheltered lookout areas. A network of walkways and cycle paths connects residents to parklands and the playground, with gazebo shelters and bench seating positioned at key bushland lookouts along the way.Residents are also within minutes of Ellendale Village, which includes an IGA, medical centre, childcare centre, and café amenity. The estate is close to transport connections and a mix of public and private schools, and is NBN-ready with fibre to the premises and natural gas reticulated throughout, practical infrastructure that reduces friction for buyers looking to build without delay.Upper Kedron sits within Brisbane's inner-northwest and represents a distinct proposition in the southeast Queensland land market, a suburb that is genuinely close to the city while retaining the lot scale and bushland setting more commonly associated with outer fringe or acreage markets. That combination is increasingly rare.Demand for premium, larger-format lots within commutable distance of Brisbane's CBD has grown as buyers who might previously have looked to the outer growth corridors reconsider the trade-off between affordability and proximity. A site that is 12 kilometres from the CBD, bordered by national park, and capable of accommodating architecturally designed bespoke homes represents a fundamentally different value proposition to the typical greenfield release.The Habitat Release, being a limited collection of only seven lots, also reflects a broader trend toward scarcity-driven land releases in premium pockets, where supply constraints, rather than volume, are the primary market driver.<h2>Builders in Upper Kedron</h2>Several builders active across Brisbane's inner-northwest and surrounding regions are well positioned to deliver homes on the large and often sloping homesites that characterise estates like Ellendale.<h3>Metricon Homes</h3>Metricon is Australia's largest home builder by volume, having held the top position for ten consecutive years according to the HIA-COLORBOND steel Housing Top 100 Report, and has been delivering homes across the country for more than 50 years.The builder operates across Queensland, offering house and land packages, knockdown rebuilds, and a broad range of single and double storey designs suited to different buyer types and block sizes.[smartcode_home_builder:default home_builder_id=9 home_design_image_fid=71]Its Queensland range spans multiple product tiers, from HomeSolution, aimed at first home buyers seeking a streamlined, fixed-price path into the market, through to Freedom, Designer, and Signature collections that offer progressively greater flexibility in floorplans, finishes, and inclusions.Designs are built around open-plan living, maximising space and natural light, and all homes are built to current NCC energy efficiency standards. A six-stage quality assurance process and a Lifetime Structural Guarantee on qualifying homes give buyers a degree of post-handover security that is relevant regardless of where on the product range they land.For buyers working with the oversized, sloping homesites offered in the Habitat Release, Metricon's depth of design options and established Queensland operations provide a well-resourced and scalable starting point.<h3>Plantation Homes</h3>Plantation Homes is part of the Henley Properties Group, established in 1989 and now backed by the Sumitomo Forestry Group.The builder has delivered more than 60,000 homes across Victoria, Queensland, New South Wales, and South Australia under the Henley, Plantation, and Edgewater brands.[smartcode_home_builder:default home_builder_id=150 home_design_image_fid=6946]In Queensland, Plantation offers house and land packages, knockdown rebuilds, and acreage designs, with a focus on design innovation, sustainability, and energy efficiency.The builder's emphasis on 7-star energy efficiency and net zero design options aligns with the premium expectations of buyers drawn to a location like Upper Kedron.<h3>Burbank Homes</h3>Burbank is a family-owned and operated building company that has been delivering homes since 1983, expanding into Queensland in 2012.The builder offers a broad range of single and double storey designs across its Queensland range, with options suited to different buyer profiles, from first-home buyers through to families building on more substantial lots.[smartcode_home_builder:default home_builder_id=60 home_design_image_fid=3135]With more than 20,000 homes built nationally and over 1,000 floorplans across its portfolio, Burbank brings the design depth and build experience that buyers working with larger, more complex homesites often require.<h3>Hallmark Homes</h3>Hallmark Homes is a South East Queensland-based, family-owned builder with more than 40 years of experience and upwards of 12,000 homes delivered across the region.[smartcode_home_builder:default home_builder_id=21 home_design_image_fid=1086]The company builds across Brisbane, the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast and surrounding areas, delivering around 400 homes per year. Its range spans narrow lot designs through to single-storey family homes and dedicated acreage concepts under its Eden range, making it a relevant option for buyers working with the oversized, elevated sites typical of the Habitat Release.Hallmark positions itself around transparent communication, fixed pricing, and a straightforward build process with no significant hidden variables.<h2>Bottom line</h2>The Habitat Release at Ellendale gives buyers a genuinely rare opportunity: large-format lots starting from over 2,000 sqm, within 12 kilometres of the Brisbane CBD, set within a masterplanned community that already has meaningful lifestyle infrastructure in place.As Brisbane's inner-ring land supply continues to tighten and the gap between city-fringe and outer-corridor pricing narrows, addresses like Upper Kedron become progressively harder to dismiss.For buyers with the budget and the vision to build on a premium homesite, the Habitat Release represents one of the more compelling land opportunities currently available in southeast Queensland.

Frasers Property is offering savings of up to $30,000 through a limited-time Build Now Bundle on titled and near-titled lots at Mambourin Green in Wyndham Vale, with land priced from $304,000 and house and land packages starting from $538,330. 

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Frasers Property offers up to $30K savings with Build Now Bundle on ready-to-build land at Mambourin Green, Wyndham Vale

Frasers Property is offering savings of up to $30,000 through a limited-time Build Now Bundle on titled and near-titled lots at Mambourin Green in Wyndham Vale, with land priced from $304,000 and house and land packages starting from $538,330. The incentive aims to assist buyers seeking a clear and immediate pathway into one of Melbourne’s western growth corridor’s most infrastructure-forward communities, without the delays typically associated with early-stage greenfield releases.The offer comes as the first settlements at Mambourin Green approach, with over 100 homes across Stages 1 and 2 set to begin settling from May 2026, marking a significant milestone for the estate's transition from land release to established neighbourhood.<h2>About Mambourin Green, Wyndham Vale</h2>Mambourin Green is Frasers Property's expansion of the original Mambourin masterplanned community in Wyndham Vale, located approximately 35 kilometres southwest of Melbourne's CBD and six kilometres from the Werribee town centre. The estate will ultimately deliver around 2,200 properties across a mix of residential land and house and land packages, positioned alongside the original Mambourin community which also includes townhome precincts and a mixed-use uptown precinct.The community holds a 6-Star Green Star Community rating and incorporates more than 22 hectares of parks, sports ovals, fitness trails, and green open spaces. A neighbourhood park, the first of three planned across Mambourin and Mambourin Green, is currently out to tender, featuring a central shelter, half basketball court, play space, and open lawn areas, with completion expected in Q4 2026.Residents at Mambourin Green will have access to an exclusive Club Mambourin Green, a leisure facility overlooking the creek and forming part of the proposed Village Centre. It will include a heated 25-metre lap pool and spa, sauna, kids' water play zone, a fully equipped gym, two multi-sports courts, and function and family rooms. The planning permit has been approved and construction is expected to commence mid-2026, with completion targeted for late 2027. Buyers at Mambourin Green can also access Club Mambourin, already open in the adjacent community, which includes a pool, spa, gym, café, and multipurpose spaces exclusively for residents.Education is a key strength of the broader precinct. Good News Lutheran College's Mambourin Campus opened in Term 1 2025, offering Prep to Year 12 with an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program across 6.8 hectares. Laa Yulta Primary School is also open, with proposed government P–12 schools, a private primary school, and a community centre with kindergarten planned within Mambourin Green itself.The Mambourin Marketplace is already trading, anchored by Coles and featuring a medical precinct and more than 25 specialty stores, cafes, and restaurants across 7,500 square metres of retail space. A proposed Village Centre for Mambourin Green will add further shops, specialty stores, medical facilities, the Residents' Club, and a proposed daycare once delivered.Construction is progressing steadily across upcoming stages. Stage 3 is forecast to settle in Q2 2026, Stage 4 in Q3 2026, and Stages 5 and 6, where early sewer works are complete and civil construction has commenced, are expected to settle in Q1 2027.A major connectivity improvement is also on the way. The Ison Road Project in Werribee is scheduled to open in September 2026, delivering a new rail overpass and a 1.3-kilometre, four-lane road linking Ison Road to Geelong Road and the Princes Freeway interchange at Werribee. The jointly funded project, backed by federal, state, and local government, is expected to carry more than 29,000 daily journeys by 2036 and will directly benefit commuters accessing Mambourin and Mambourin Green. New walking and cycling paths are also included as part of the works. Looking further ahead, a proposed Mambourin Train Station would provide direct access to Melbourne's CBD and Docklands, with Wyndham Vale Station currently the nearest active connection.<h2>Builders in Wyndham Vale</h2>Several builders are currently active in Wyndham Vale and the wider western corridor, offering a range of housing solutions to suit different buyer profiles, budgets, and lot types.<h3>Ridgewater Homes</h3>Ridgewater Homes is a Melbourne-based builder established in 2017, positioning itself around a highly personalised approach to new home construction. [smartcode_home_builder:default home_builder_id=28 home_design_image_fid=1644]The builder's model centres on designing homes from the ground up to suit individual blocks, lifestyles, and preferences, with an emphasis on client involvement throughout the design and build journey. Ridgewater also offers knockdown rebuild services for buyers who want to stay in a location they love while starting fresh. Their offering suits buyers seeking a tailored outcome rather than a pre-packaged solution.<h3>5AB Homes</h3>5AB Homes is a custom home builder with a presence across Melbourne's growth corridors, operating in areas including Craigieburn, Kalkallo, and Truganina. [smartcode_home_builder:default home_builder_id=1 home_builder_image_fid=9188]The builder rejects a one-size-fits-all model, instead tailoring layouts and finishes to individual client needs and lifestyles. The builder takes a customised approach to house and land packages, with a focus on affordability and design flexibility for first home buyers and owner-occupiers seeking a more hands-on building experience.<h3>Simonds Homes</h3>Simonds Homes is one of Australia's longest-established volume builders, with more than 75 years of experience delivering homes across Victoria. [smartcode_home_builder:default home_builder_id=31 home_design_image_fid=1980]The builder offers a broad range of house and land packages underpinned by fixed-price contracts and a lifetime structural guarantee. Simonds' scale and delivery track record make it a practical choice for buyers prioritising certainty, streamlined timelines, and proven performance across a range of lot sizes and budgets.<h3>Home Group</h3>Home Group is a multi-award-winning builder with more than 30 years of experience, active across Melbourne's growth corridors with a focus on house and land packages for first home buyers and owner-occupiers. [smartcode_home_builder:default home_builder_id=22 home_builder_image_fid=9302]The builder's model integrates land sourcing, design, and construction, and includes support services such as finance assistance and independent quality inspections, aimed at simplifying the end-to-end purchase process for buyers navigating the new home market.<h2>Bottom line</h2>Wyndham Vale sits within Melbourne's western growth corridor, an area that has attracted sustained buyer demand driven by relative affordability, improving infrastructure, and the availability of larger homesites compared to inner and middle-ring markets. For buyers priced out of more established western suburbs like Hoppers Crossing, Werribee, and Point Cook, communities like Mambourin Green represent an opportunity to enter a newer, purpose-built environment without compromising on amenity.The Build Now Bundle is directly responsive to the current market environment, where upfront deposit requirements and construction cost uncertainty remain significant barriers for first home buyers and owner-occupiers. By combining a $30,000 saving with titled and near-titled land, which removes much of the uncertainty around build timelines, Mambourin Green offers an accessible entry point for buyers who want to move now rather than wait.With first settlements underway and community activation already in progress, Mambourin Green is transitioning beyond the early-stage phase. Buyers entering now are purchasing into a community where schools are open, retail is trading, and the first neighbours are already moving in, a materially different proposition to greenfield releases where amenity remains years away.

Frasers Property is offering a limited-time $25,000 rebate on selected lots at The Grove in Tarneit, as the developer looks to accelerate buyer activity at one of Melbourne's most established waterfront communities in the city's west.

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Frasers Property offers $25k land rebate on selected lots at The Grove in Tarneit

Frasers Property is offering a limited-time $25,000 rebate on selected lots at The Grove in Tarneit, as the developer looks to accelerate buyer activity at one of Melbourne's most established waterfront communities in the city's west.The incentive applies to select allotments within Riverside, the final neighbourhood to be released at the estate, with land priced from $340,000 to $525,000. Buyers may also be eligible to combine the rebate with the federal government's five per cent deposit scheme, which removes the requirement for lenders mortgage insurance and carries no income caps or waitlists, further reducing upfront costs for eligible purchasers.<h2>About The Grove</h2>The Grove sits at 180 Davis Road, Tarneit, approximately 31 kilometres west of Melbourne's CBD. Delivered by Frasers Property, the 167-hectare masterplanned community will ultimately be home to more than 2,600 families, with many already living there. Riverside is the final neighbourhood release, meaning buyers entering now are joining an active, established community rather than a greenfield site still finding its feet.The estate's defining characteristic is its natural setting. The Grove is bordered by Davis Creek and the Werribee River, with an 11-hectare wetlands at its centre, an oasis that includes adventure zones, shelters, bridges, and walkways connecting directly to the river. Every home is within walking distance of parks, green reserves, and open spaces, with an interconnected network of cycling and walking paths running throughout.Education infrastructure is already in place, with Karwan Primary School and Brinbeal Secondary College both located within The Grove, alongside childcare and kindergarten options close by. The Dianella Community Centre runs a range of programs for locals, and the Little Growling Café has become an established community meeting point. A future town centre, being developed by Empire Properties, will add a Woolworths supermarket and a broader range of retail and services, complementing the existing choice of shopping centres already accessible to residents.<img src="https://urban-project-bucket-production.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/c7f8904e-e1fa-4e7c-895c-07cb81e18686-the_grove_residential.png">For commuters, Tarneit Station sits approximately six kilometres from the estate, providing rail access to Melbourne's CBD. The proposed Tarneit West Train Station would bring connectivity even closer. The Princes Freeway and Princes Highway are also readily accessible, and the 182 bus route runs along Davis Road connecting Werribee and Tarneit stations.The Grove holds a world-recognised 5-Star Green Star Community Rating, and Tarneit housing prices have grown at approximately 6.3 per cent per annum over the past decade, a figure that speaks to sustained demand in the corridor rather than speculative movement. Significant infrastructure upgrades are also underway across Melbourne's west, with population in the western suburbs expected to grow considerably through to 2036.Tarneit sits within the Wyndham local government area, which has consistently ranked among Victoria's fastest-growing municipalities. Sustained demand for family housing, access to the Princes Freeway employment corridor, and improving local services have driven population growth across the suburb for more than a decade.In the current market, upfront costs remain one of the primary barriers for first home buyers and upgraders. Land rebates and low-deposit entry mechanisms have become an increasingly important lever for buyers looking to reduce the cash required at settlement. The ability to combine Frasers Property's $25,000 rebate with the government's five per cent Deposit Scheme gives eligible buyers two compounding advantages at the point of purchase.Schools, parks, transport, and retail that exist on move-in day carry tangible value when weighed against newer greenfield releases that are still working through their infrastructure pipelines. As Riverside represents the final land release at The Grove, the available supply is finite, and the surrounding community that buyers are entering is already mature.<h2>Builders in Tarneit</h2>A range of builders are active across Tarneit and the broader Wyndham growth corridor, offering housing solutions suited to different buyer profiles, lot sizes, and budgets.<h3>Ridgewater Homes</h3>Ridgewater Homes is a Melbourne-based builder established in 2017, specialising in custom new home builds, knockdown rebuilds, and insolvency builds for projects left incomplete by other builders. The company works collaboratively with clients from initial design consultation through to construction completion.[smartcode_home_builder:default home_builder_id=28 home_design_image_fid=1567]Ridgewater's catalogue spans a broad range of single and double-storey designs, and the builder has received industry recognition for design quality and craftsmanship.For buyers acquiring land at The Grove and looking to work through the design process themselves rather than selecting a pre-configured package, Ridgewater offers a structured path from block to bespoke build.<h3>5AB Homes</h3>Established in 2015, 5AB Homes builds across Melbourne and regional Victoria with a focus on custom-made homes designed around individual client needs and lifestyles.The builder takes a client-led approach, involving buyers at every stage of the construction process through an interactive app that provides ongoing visibility and communication.[smartcode_home_builder:default home_builder_id=1 home_builder_image_fid=9189]5AB Homes has a physical presence in Tarneit with a display location on Generosa Grove, making it a locally accessible option for buyers in the corridor.The company's range includes single-storey designs suited to first home buyers and growing families, with a Portfolio XPress range offering an accelerated pathway for buyers who want to move through the build process more quickly.<h3>Simonds Homes</h3>Simonds Homes has been building in Victoria since 1949, delivering more than 21,000 homes across the state over more than seven decades.[smartcode_home_builder:default home_builder_id=31 home_design_image_fid=12041]The company's portfolio covers a broad range of contemporary single and double-storey designs with flexible floor plans and open-plan living configurations suited to a range of household types. Fixed-price contracts, a lifetime structural guarantee, and a dedicated support team throughout the build process give buyers a high degree of certainty from contract through to handover.Simonds' scale and long-standing presence across Melbourne's western growth corridor make it one of the most consistently active volume builders in the region.<h3>Home Group</h3>Home Group Victoria was established in 2016 and delivers new home construction, custom builds, and house and land packages across Melbourne and Geelong.The builder offers single and double-storey designs with flexible floor plans across a wide range of sizes, from compact options suited to narrower lots through to larger family homes.[smartcode_home_builder:default home_builder_id=22 home_builder_image_fid=9303]Home Group provides guidance through design selection and finance support, and has received recognition from HIA Victoria and Master Builders Victoria for design and customer service.The builder works with developers across Victoria and offers accessible pricing for owner-occupiers and first home buyers entering growth-area markets.<h2>Bottom line</h2>Riverside at The Grove is the last land release in an estate that is already home to more than 1,600 families, a meaningful distinction in a corridor where many alternatives are still years away from the level of community activation The Grove has already achieved.The $25,000 rebate on selected lots reduces one of the most significant upfront barriers in today's market, and stacking that with the government's five per cent Deposit Scheme gives eligible buyers a material advantage at settlement.For buyers who have been weighing timing against budget, the combination of a finite final release, delivered infrastructure, a waterfront setting, and a live incentive makes this a concrete moment to act.

Melbourne developer-builder Kincaid has completed its first prefabricated terrace project at Stockland’s Highlands estate, delivering architecturally designed homes in just three months and setting a new benchmark for how housing can be delivered in Australia.

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Kincaid completes prefab homes in just three months, slashing build times by up to 85 per cent

Melbourne developer-builder Kincaid has completed its first prefabricated terrace project at Stockland’s Highlands estate, delivering architecturally designed homes in just three months and setting a new benchmark for how housing can be delivered in Australia.The five four-bedroom, three-bathroom terraces, each with a double garage and an 8-Star NatHERS rating, were constructed up to 70–85 per cent faster than a traditional townhouse build, which typically takes 10 to 12 months. The homes sold out within three weeks of launch, underscoring strong demand for faster, more efficient housing solutions.Delivered in partnership with Stockland and prefabrication specialist Signex, the project demonstrates how a manufacturing-led approach can accelerate housing delivery while maintaining design quality and sustainability performance.Kincaid Director Kris Burt said the completed project provides a clear proof point for prefabrication at a time when the housing sector is under increasing pressure.“Australia is yet again facing a perfect storm of rising construction costs, labour shortages, elevated interest rates and ongoing global supply chain uncertainty, all while needing to accelerate housing supply. This project shows that prefabrication is not a future concept; it is a practical solution that is ready to scale. We have delivered these homes faster, at a lower cost base, and with greater certainty than a traditional build,” said Kris.<img src="https://urban-project-bucket-production.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/f1322155-652b-4d45-b80e-5b3b3ceb7523-KINCAID_Dryland_Estate-7_11zon.jpg">With the Federal Government targeting 1.2 million new homes and the construction industry facing a significant labour shortfall, Kincaid says new delivery models are critical to closing the gap.“In the time it takes to deliver one home traditionally, we can deliver three. That kind of productivity shift is what the industry needs if we are going to materially increase supply,” Kris said.Kris said the model also directly responds to rising build costs, interest rates and broader cost-of-living pressures.“The two biggest cost pressures in development today are time and tax. Every additional month on site increases finance costs, holding costs and overall risk. By reducing construction to three months, we significantly improve project viability. At the same time, our model allows us to lock in pricing upfront, giving both developers and buyers certainty in a volatile market.”Prefabrication also offers a more efficient response to ongoing labour shortages, with the majority of construction completed in a controlled factory environment before rapid on-site assembly.“We are not replacing trades, we are using them more effectively. The same workforce can deliver more homes in less time, which is critical in an industry facing capacity constraints,” said Kris.<img src="https://urban-project-bucket-production.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/36beaee1-7d01-4f05-b6a6-b6b1fc124e60-KINCAID_Dryland_Estate-8_11zon.jpg">Kincaid COO Joel Martin said the completed homes demonstrate that speed and efficiency do not come at the expense of design.“Our focus was to deliver architecturally led homes through a prefabricated system without compromising design intent. These terraces reflect the same level of design thinking we apply across our medium-density projects, now executed with greater precision through a panelised construction model.”Joel said the homes were also designed to deliver long-term cost savings for residents.“An 8-Star NatHERS rating means lower energy consumption from day one. In the current cost-of-living environment, that translates directly to lower energy bills and reduced reliance on the grid, while also supporting the growing ESG priorities of developers and institutional partners focused on more sustainable housing delivery.”Following the success of the Highlands project, Kincaid is exploring further opportunities across Victoria, with the model suited to both greenfield and infill developments and designed to scale through partnerships with developers and institutional investors.The project’s rapid sell-out highlights strong demand for housing that combines speed, price certainty, design quality and sustainability in a single offering, with buyers and investors increasingly expecting all four.Kris said prefabrication is emerging as one of the few models capable of delivering on those expectations at scale.“In today’s market, buyers are not choosing between those factors, they expect all of them. Prefab is one of the few models that can deliver on all fronts.”

Shayher Group has appointed Place and Ray White Bulimba as joint agents for the first residential land release within its landmark Bulimba riverfront community. 

Shayher appoints Place and Ray White to launch first Bulimba land release

Shayher Group has appointed Place and Ray White Bulimba as joint agents for the first residential land release within its landmark Bulimba riverfront community. The first release will comprise 10 homesites, with prices ranging from $1.5 million to $2.5 million. The lots will be marketed by Matthew Hackett of Place and Scott Darwon of Ray White Bulimba, with the campaign to launch in the coming weeks.Located within the former Bulimba Barracks precinct, the release forms part of a rare 20.73-hectare master planned riverfront community, positioned just five kilometres from the Brisbane CBD.The broader project will deliver 76 residential land lots, with the first 10 homesites located across Baldwin Street, Griffin Street, Carbeen Street and Hood Street. Lot sizes range from approximately 305 sqm to 550 sqm.The development works for the new riverfront address are now complete, with titles progressing toward registration.Shayher expects strong interest from buyers seeking the increasingly rare opportunity to build a new home in one of Brisbane’s most tightly held riverfront suburbs.Bulimba Barracks has been planned as a connected lifestyle community, combining residential living with landscaped parkland, active and passive recreation spaces, and future retail amenity. That future amenity is expected to include a supermarket, dining options and everyday convenience services.The location places future residents moments from the Brisbane River, nearby riverwalk connections and the established lifestyle offering of Oxford Street, including dining, cafés, cinemas and boutique retail. The adjoining Apollo Road ferry terminal also provides direct CityCat access to the Brisbane CBD, New Farm and Teneriffe, with bus services available at the project’s doorstep.The vision for the Bulimba Barracks precinct is to deliver a long-term residential community that balances connectivity, green space and lifestyle within an established inner-city setting.Shayher Group is recognised for delivering considered residential developments with a focus on quality urban outcomes, liveability and enduring community design. The first release continues that approach, bringing a new collection of premium homesites to one of Brisbane’s most sought-after riverfront locations.The release is expected to appeal to owner occupiers, families and downsizers looking to secure land in an established suburb where future supply is limited.With only 10 homesites available in the first stage, the launch marks a significant new chapter for the Bulimba Barracks precinct and Brisbane’s inner-east residential market.

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