Approval secured for Goldfields’ 20ha Cowaramup residential development

Masterplanned community set to deliver 240 homes and public open spaces on the edge of town COWARAMUP, August 29, 2025: The WA Planning Commission has approved  Goldfields’ Cowaramup Country Local Structure Plan, unlocking a 20ha parcel of land on  Bussell Highway, walking distance from the centre of Cowaramup’s rural township. Located in the southwest of Western Australia, Cowaramup sits at the heart of the  Margaret River wine region. Goldfields has a significant presence in the region, with its  Spindrift residential estate near Margaret River township well advanced and welcoming new residents. The new Cowaramup residential estate will extend development to the southern edge of  the town and provide much needed connectivity for residents. Gareth Wilson, Goldfields’ State Director in WA, said the new residential estate will help  ease local supply shortages by offering more housing choice for Cowaramup families seeking to live close to town. “Cowaramup is experiencing a residential land and housing shortage. In the last 12  months the average house price has risen to almost $1.1 million and rental vacancy is near  zero. “Our new estate will deliver 184 residential lots and a 2ha medium-density site. Lots will  range from 380m2 to 1,900m2 to cater to the broader market. “In addition, residents will be able to enjoy areas of public open spaces across the site, including a park where existing mature trees will be retained where possible,” said Mr  Wilson. Lachlan Thompson, Goldfields’ CEO, said plans for the new estate reflected Goldfields’ broad, long-term vision for Western Australia and offered a rare lifestyle opportunity in  the southwest. “Our new Cowaramup residential estate will build on the success of our popular Spindrift  community in nearby Margaret River. “The town is surrounded by some of Western Australia’s finest nature walks, pristine  beaches and one of the world’s leading wine regions. Cowaramup is an exceptional place  to live.” Goldfields acquired the Cowaramup site in November 2024. Construction is scheduled to  commence before the end of 2025.