IN BRIEFVictoria's greenfield market recorded 4,048 lot sales in Q2 2026, with several corridors holding or increasing sales despite higher borrowing costs.First-home buyers accounted for 59 per cent ...

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Victoria's greenfield market shows resilience as buyers become more selective: RPM's Q2 Greenfield Market Report

IN BRIEF<ul><li>Victoria's greenfield market recorded 4,048 lot sales in Q2 2026, with several corridors holding or increasing sales despite higher borrowing costs.</li><li>First-home buyers accounted for 59 per cent of surveyed Melbourne and Geelong purchasers, highlighting the greenfield market's continuing role in delivering attainable new housing.</li><li>Melbourne's median lot price edged higher to $385,550, up 2.8 per cent year-on-year, while the South East, Geelong and several regional markets demonstrated resilient buyer demand.</li></ul>Victoria's greenfield market continues to show resilience through a more challenging borrowing environment, with land values holding, first-home buyers remaining active and several key growth corridors recording steady or improving demand through the June quarter.RPM Group's Q2 2026 Victorian Greenfield Market Report shows buyers have become increasingly selective rather than retreating from the market altogether, concentrating on established communities, titled land, strong amenity and locations where affordability remains compelling.Across the Victorian markets tracked by RPM, 4,048 lots transacted during the June quarter, down 11 per cent from Q1 and 24 per cent compared with the same quarter in 2025.The headline figure, however, masks considerable variation between individual markets.Melbourne's western corridor recorded a 24 per cent quarterly reduction in sales and the north was down 15 per cent, while the south east was virtually unchanged. Further afield, both Macedon and Mitchell and Drouin and Warragul recorded increased sales.RPM National Managing Director Built Form Luke Kelly said the June quarter demonstrated that Victoria could no longer be viewed as one uniform greenfield market."Victoria’s greenfield market did not move as one market this quarter, it split," Kelly said."Some corridors pulled back hard, slowing supply and sales, while others kept building."Despite softer overall volumes, Melbourne land values have remained resilient.The median lot price edged 0.1 per cent higher during Q2 to $385,550 and is now 2.8 per cent higher than a year ago, while the median lot size remained unchanged at 350 sqm.<img src="https://urban-project-bucket-production.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/8e6b89bb-0ead-443f-8345-02cd77a09b9b-Screenshot_2026-08-26_at_9.43.04_AM.png"><h2>First-home buyers continue to underpin demand</h2>One of the more encouraging findings from RPM's June quarter data is the continued presence of first-home buyers.Of approximately 267 Melbourne and Geelong purchasers surveyed by RPM during Q2, 59 per cent were first-home buyers and 73 per cent were owner-occupiers.Families accounted for 56 per cent of surveyed households.The figures reinforce the important role greenfield markets continue to play in providing a pathway into home ownership at a time when established housing across much of metropolitan Melbourne remains considerably more expensive.Affordability is also increasingly shaping where buyers transact.Lots priced at $350,000 or below accounted for 42 per cent of Melbourne sales during Q2, compared with 39 per cent a year earlier and 34 per cent in Q2 2024.Lots priced above $425,000 represented 26 per cent of transactions, compared with 33 per cent two years earlier.The most common home and land budget among surveyed purchasers was $600,000 to $650,000, accounting for 18 per cent of respondents, followed by $700,000 to $750,000 at 15 per cent and $650,000 to $700,000 at 14 per cent.Importantly, buyers entering the market appear intent on building rather than simply securing land for the longer term.More than half, 54 per cent, intended to start construction immediately following settlement, while another 27 per cent planned to commence within three months.Nearly three-quarters of respondents were considering a single-storey home.<img src="https://urban-project-bucket-production.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/7b7c73f1-ff8c-4fb0-815e-fe1abea08820-Screenshot_2026-08-26_at_9.43.42_AM.png"><h2>Value keeps buyers engaged in Melbourne's west</h2>Melbourne's west recorded the largest adjustment in activity during Q2, but remains the city's key affordability corridor and continues to attract buyers seeking value.The corridor recorded 1,023 lot sales, down from 1,350 in Q1, while average trading periods increased to 236 days.RPM found established estates with existing amenity continued to outperform, while buyers showed a preference for titled stock where they could move more quickly toward construction.Developers have responded to the more selective conditions by adjusting the amount of new stock entering the market.Some 619 lots were released across Wyndham and Melton during Q2, down 31 per cent quarter-on-quarter and representing a greater reduction than the decline in sales.The number of active estates also fell to 126, its lowest level in more than two years.That adjustment should help keep the supply-demand equation relatively disciplined as the market works through existing stock.Land values have also continued to hold.The western corridor median increased 1.3 per cent to $377,750 for a 350 sqm median lot, maintaining the west's position as Melbourne's best-value major growth corridor on a square metre basis.RPM noted buyers were "still showing up, just taking longer to commit."<img src="https://urban-project-bucket-production.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/9e917d5e-55a8-4445-99df-241c0f678257-Screenshot_2026-08-26_at_9.44.24_AM.png"><h2>North maintains a balanced supply-demand equation</h2>The northern growth corridor also recorded softer transactions during Q2, but its underlying supply-demand equation remains one of Melbourne's most balanced.There were 1,070 sales during the quarter, down 15 per cent from 1,258 in Q1.Hume remained a key contributor, while Whittlesea and Mitchell continued to attract entry-level demand.Average trading days increased to 138, still considerably shorter than the western corridor.Importantly, developers adjusted new supply almost directly in line with buyer demand.Releases fell 16 per cent to 913 lots, broadly matching the 15 per cent reduction in sales.RPM described the north as the "most balanced" of Melbourne's three metropolitan corridors during the quarter.The median land price held at $368,000, while the median lot size increased from 324.5 sqm to 338 sqm.That effectively means buyers were able to secure more land for the same headline median price, with the north's price per square metre now within one per cent of the west.<h2>South East proves Melbourne's most resilient corridor</h2>Melbourne's south east was the strongest performing of the three major metropolitan growth corridors during Q2.Sales were virtually unchanged at 873 compared with 867 in Q1, a particularly resilient result given the higher borrowing costs buyers have faced during the first half of the year.Casey continued to underpin the market, with Officer and Cranbourne accounting for much of the activity.Titled stock cleared in an average 147 days, while RPM found local owner-occupiers continued to dominate demand.The south east also benefits from a comparatively strong upgrader market, providing the corridor with a buyer cohort less exposed to difficult lending conditions than markets more heavily reliant on first-home buyers.Developers again responded to conditions by moderating new supply.Only 496 lots were released during Q2, down 45 per cent from 906 in Q1, while the number of active estates fell to 73.The median lot price was $429,000, maintaining the south east's position as Melbourne's highest-priced major greenfield corridor.<img src="https://urban-project-bucket-production.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/fb9c4837-84a8-4447-84d1-5c23bac4376d-Screenshot_2026-08-26_at_9.45.35_AM.png"><h2>Geelong holds firm as median pushes through $400,000</h2>Greater Geelong continues to demonstrate the strength of its established greenfield market, with sales remaining virtually unchanged during Q2 despite the wider borrowing environment.There were 545 transactions during the quarter compared with 547 in Q1.Armstrong Creek remained the major driver of activity, supported by titled stock and established builder relationships, while Lara and surrounding areas continued to attract affordability-led buyers.Pricing was the standout.Geelong's median lot price increased 5.3 per cent from $379,800 to $400,008, pushing through $400,000 for the first time since late 2023.Its median lot size also remains larger than Melbourne at 400 sqm.Developers released 364 lots during the quarter, up 24 per cent, while stock returns fell to just 47, their lowest level in more than three years.The number of active estates increased to 70.RPM noted the combination of increasing supply and rising prices was unusual and said the movement would warrant further assessment when Q3 data becomes available.<img src="https://urban-project-bucket-production.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/19ccea1a-6dc2-4592-96c7-6b56af3cc63d-Screenshot_2026-08-26_at_9.46.07_AM.png"><h2>Regional affordability continues to draw buyers</h2>Beyond Melbourne and Geelong, Victoria's major regional greenfield markets continue to offer a substantial affordability advantage.Ballarat recorded 220 sales during Q2, down just four per cent from the previous quarter.Developers also brought significantly more stock to market, with 175 lots released compared with 63 in Q1.The increased pipeline gives buyers greater choice, while Ballarat's pricing remains one of its key advantages.The median lot price was $280,000 during Q2 for a median 448 sqm block, keeping the city considerably more affordable than Melbourne's metropolitan growth corridors.Bendigo recorded 105 sales during the quarter, while average trading days improved from 264 to 234.Developers moderated supply, with releases down 39 per cent to 64 lots.Its median price increased nine per cent to $288,808, although RPM cautioned that further quarters would be needed to determine whether that represented a sustained price trend.Macedon and Mitchell was among the markets to record increased buyer activity, with sales rising seven per cent to 89, supported by activity in Kilmore and Wallan.Its median lot price was $330,000, while the median lot size was 579 sqm.Drouin and Warragul recorded the strongest percentage increase in sales of any corridor monitored by RPM, rising 12 per cent to 123 transactions.RPM attributed demand to the region's relative affordability and continued relocation from Melbourne, with Warragul accounting for the majority of activity.Developers responded by releasing 182 lots during Q2, almost double the 93 lots brought to market in Q1, providing significantly greater choice for buyers.The median lot price edged 0.8 per cent higher to $320,000.<img src="https://urban-project-bucket-production.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/3df36cda-263f-4d16-b413-8bd909db08df-Screenshot_2026-08-26_at_9.46.32_AM.png"><h2>The affordability gradient remains significant</h2>One of the clearest advantages of Victoria's greenfield market remains the breadth of price points available to buyers.RPM's comparison of 350 sqm lots shows just how significantly land values vary depending on location.At the upper end, a 350 sqm lot in Greenvale was $550,000, compared with $486,000 in Officer, $455,000 in Clyde North, $440,000 in Wollert and $433,000 in Clyde.Further from Melbourne, comparable land becomes considerably more affordable.A 350 sqm lot was $325,000 in Wallan, $277,000 in Melton South and $332,000 in Warragul.Armstrong Creek sat at $385,000 and Lara at $354,900.That price diversity gives buyers the ability to trade location, lot size and proximity to Melbourne against their individual budgets, and continues to underpin the role greenfield development plays in accommodating first-home buyers and young families.<img src="https://urban-project-bucket-production.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/1f7c179a-8213-4574-8645-941537c13ab0-Screenshot_2026-08-26_at_9.47.21_AM.png"><h2>Affordability remains greenfield's strongest hand</h2>Borrowing conditions will continue to shape buyer behaviour through the second half of 2026.RPM noted three consecutive interest rate increases lifted the cash rate from 3.6 per cent to 4.35 per cent during the first half, reducing borrowing capacity and making buyers more considered about where and what they purchase.RPM General Manager Market Intelligence Michael Staedler said first-home buyers "remain most exposed to further rate movement."But the sector enters the second half with several fundamentals continuing to support demand.First-home buyers remain active, owner-occupiers dominate purchaser profiles and developers across several corridors have responded to changing conditions by moderating new supply.Most importantly, the relative affordability of buying new land and building a home remains difficult to replicate across established metropolitan Melbourne.Staedler said Melbourne's greenfield market "retains a genuine affordability edge over established housing and other eastern seaboard markets".Q2 also shows there is no single Victorian greenfield market.The west continues to offer some of metropolitan Melbourne's strongest value, while developers adjust supply to a more considered buyer.The north remains relatively balanced, with releases moving closely alongside sales.The south east has maintained its sales momentum and continues to benefit from a strong owner-occupier and upgrader market.Geelong has held volumes while its median lot price moved above $400,000, and several regional markets continue to attract buyers seeking substantially larger lots at lower price points.Against a more challenging borrowing backdrop, the resilience of those markets, and the continued presence of first-home buyers, suggests affordability remains the Victorian greenfield sector's strongest hand heading into the remainder of 2026.

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Located approximately 44km north of Perth's CBD on the Indian Ocean coastline, Eglinton sits within the City of Wanneroo. Once accessible only via a single unsealed road to the beach, the suburb has been transformed by rapid estate development over the past decade, with Amberton and Allara now leading a build-out that includes Eglinton's own train station and beachside primary school. Here's our comprehensive guide to the area.[smartcode_land_estate_cta:default land_estate_id=534]<h2>Location Demographics</h2>The population of Eglinton sits at 3,705 according to the 2021 Census, up from 2,365 in 2016 — well over a 50% increase in five years. The median age is 29, and couples with children are the dominant household type. Median weekly household income sits at $2,024.[smartcode_land_estate_cta:default land_estate_id=395]<h2>Travel &amp; Infrastructure</h2><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eglinton_railway_station,_Perth">Eglinton railway station</a> opened in July 2024 as part of the METRONET Yanchep Rail Extension, giving the suburb direct rail access into Perth for the first time — a genuine milestone for an area that had none before. The Mitchell Freeway now extends to Romeo Road, putting the drive to Perth's CBD at around 40–45 minutes depending on traffic, while Transperth bus routes along Marmion Avenue connect residents to the station and to neighbouring Alkimos and Butler stations.[smartcode_land_estate_cta:default land_estate_id=88]<h2>Shopping</h2>Eglinton doesn't yet have its own shopping centre — a district centre has long been flagged for the suburb but construction hasn't started. In the meantime, residents typically shop at Yanchep Central, Alkimos Central, Butler Central or Ocean Keys Shopping Centre in Clarkson, all a short drive away.[smartcode_land_estate_cta:default land_estate_id=532]<h2>Schools &amp; Recreation</h2><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://eglintonbeachps.wa.edu.au/">Eglinton Beach Primary School</a> opened in February 2025 on Cerulean Drive as the suburb's first school, catering from Kindergarten to Year 6 with an integrated Education Support program. There is currently no secondary school in Eglinton itself; a local high school and further primary schools are planned as part of the Allara estate's build-out, but none had begun construction as of early 2026. In the meantime, secondary students typically travel to schools in Butler or Clarkson, and Edith Cowan University's Joondalup campus and North Metropolitan TAFE are about a 20-minute drive away.[smartcode_land_estate_cta:default land_estate_id=84]<h2>Local Amenities</h2>Eglinton's biggest drawcard is its coastline, with several beaches within a 10-minute drive and the wreck of the Alkimos visible offshore. Within the Allara estate, Revolution Park offers a popular waterplay area, while Aduro Park features a 1.57-hectare mountain bike track — the first of its kind in Perth's northern coastal corridor. Heath Park sits alongside the new primary school, and walking and cycling paths connect the growing estates to the beach and to each other.<h2>Looking for Land for Sale and House &amp; Land Packages in Eglinton, WA?</h2>

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Located approximately 34km south of Brisbane's CBD via the Mount Lindesay Highway, Park Ridge is one of Queensland's fastest-growing suburbs, part of the City of Logan. Once traditional farming land known as Logan Ridges, the area was renamed in the early 1890s for its park-like, tree-studded character, and has transformed rapidly over the past decade as new estates spread across former acreage blocks. Here's our comprehensive guide to the area.[smartcode_land_estate_cta:default land_estate_id=264]<h2>Location Demographics</h2>The population of Park Ridge sits at 8,455 according to the 2021 Census, up an extraordinary 237.8% from 2,503 in 2016, as new residential estates continue to replace farmland. The median age is 30 years, with the 20–29 bracket the largest single group and couples with children the dominant household type. Median weekly household income sits at $1,418, and the suburb's growing diversity is reflected in its Indian, Samoan and New Zealand-born communities.[smartcode_land_estate_cta:default land_estate_id=517]<h2>Travel &amp; Infrastructure</h2>Park Ridge doesn't have a train station of its own, so residents rely on road and bus links for daily transport. The nearest rail options are <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethania_railway_station">Bethania</a> and Loganlea stations on the Beenleigh line. A well-used park 'n' ride hub on Mount Lindesay Highway anchors several TransLink bus routes, including the 540, 541 and 542 to Browns Plains and Greenbank, and the P546 express service running directly into Brisbane City via Griffith University and Buranda. The Mount Lindesay Highway forms the suburb's western boundary and gets residents to the CBD in around 40 minutes outside peak hours, with easy onward access south to the Gold Coast.[smartcode_land_estate_cta:default land_estate_id=765]<h2>Shopping</h2>Local retail centres on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.parkridgetowncentre.com.au/">Park Ridge Town Centre</a>, a dual-supermarket neighbourhood centre anchored by both Coles and Woolworths alongside specialty food, health and service retailers. For bigger-format shopping, including department stores and a wider fashion and homewares range, residents typically head to Browns Plains, a short drive north.[smartcode_land_estate_cta:default land_estate_id=303]<h2>Schools &amp; Recreation</h2>Education options are solid for the area's size. On the public side, Park Ridge State School serves primary-aged children, while <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Park_Ridge_State_High_School">Park Ridge State High School</a> (established 1991) takes students from Year 7 to 12 with an enrolment of around 1,670. Independent options include <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.parklands.qld.edu.au/">Parklands Christian College</a>, a non-denominational Prep–12 school with close to 900 students, and St Philomena School, a smaller combined school. For tertiary study, Griffith University's Logan campus at Meadowbrook is within easy reach and directly connected via the P546 bus route.[smartcode_land_estate_cta:default land_estate_id=556]<h2>Local Amenities</h2>Green space is a defining feature of Park Ridge. Hubner Park and Park Ridge District Park serve as the suburb's main recreation and sporting hubs, while <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.logan.qld.gov.au/community/parks-and-gardens/parks-directory/Boronia-Bushland-Reserve">Boronia Bushland Reserve</a> — one of the last substantial remnants of natural bushland in the area — offers walking and cycling trails through habitat still home to eastern grey kangaroos, plus picnic tables, barbecues and a small playground. Community life centres around facilities like the Church of the Good Shepherd and the local Student Activity Centre, rounding out the suburb's family-and-community feel alongside its semi-rural outer blocks.<h2>Looking for Land for Sale and House &amp; Land Packages in Park Ridge, QLD?</h2>

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Located approximately 45km north of Brisbane's CBD via the Bruce Highway, Morayfield is a well-established residential suburb within the City of Moreton Bay. The area takes its name from "Moray Field," the property George Raff established here in 1868 and named after his home region of Morayshire, Scotland, and it has grown steadily from a farming district into one of the region's major retail and residential hubs. Here's our comprehensive guide to the area.[smartcode_land_estate_cta:default land_estate_id=286]<h2>Location Demographics</h2>The population of Morayfield sits at 24,898 according to the 2021 Census, up 16.4% from 21,394 in 2016. The median age is 34 years, and the average household holds 2.7 people, with families that have children averaging 1.9 kids each. Median weekly household income sits at $1,442.[smartcode_land_estate_cta:default land_estate_id=486]<h2>Travel &amp; Infrastructure</h2>Morayfield is well connected by rail, with <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morayfield_railway_station">Morayfield railway station</a> on the Caboolture and Sunshine Coast lines providing direct access to Brisbane, Ipswich, Caboolture and the Sunshine Coast. The adjoining Morayfield Bus Station links several local routes, including services connecting through to Caboolture and Burpengary. The Bruce Highway runs directly through the suburb, putting Brisbane's CBD around 40 minutes away by car outside peak periods.[smartcode_land_estate_cta:default land_estate_id=784]<h2>Shopping</h2>Morayfield is a genuine regional shopping destination. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.morayfieldshoppingcentre.com.au/">Morayfield Shopping Centre</a>, on Morayfield Road, anchors the local retail scene with more than 150 specialty stores and several major retailers, and sits within an easy 5–10 minute walk of the train station. Nearby, the Warehouse Supa Centre and standalone outlets including Woolworths, Bunnings, Harvey Norman and Spotlight round out a strip that draws shoppers from across the wider Caboolture area.[smartcode_land_estate_cta:default land_estate_id=300]<h2>Schools &amp; Recreation</h2>Education options are well established. On the public side, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morayfield_State_School">Morayfield State School</a> is a heritage-listed primary school with roots dating to 1873, alongside Morayfield East State School, Minimbah State School and Jinibara State School, while <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morayfield_State_High_School">Morayfield State High School</a> (established 1981) sits directly opposite the train station and takes students from Year 7 to 12. Independent option Carmichael College opened as a primary school in 2015 and has since added secondary years, with plans to reach Year 12.[smartcode_land_estate_cta:default land_estate_id=599]<h2>Local Amenities</h2>The standout natural feature is <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.aussiebushwalking.com/qld/se-qld/sheep-station-creek-conservation-park-">Sheep Station Creek Conservation Park</a>, 231 hectares of protected bushland with walking and horse-riding trails ranging from 1km to a 4.4km loop, home to koalas, wallabies, echidnas and the locally threatened greater glider. For sport and recreation, the Caboolture Sports Club offers tennis, golf and lawn bowls, while the suburb's position within the Burpengary Creek catchment adds further green corridors close to home.<h2>Looking for Land for Sale and House &amp; Land Packages in Morayfield, QLD?</h2>

Located approximately 31km southeast of Perth's CBD, Hilbert is a suburb within the City of Armadale. Once a rural and semi-rural area used for dairy farming — the name comes from the Hilbert family w...

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Suburb Property Profile: Hilbert, WA 6112

Located approximately 31km southeast of Perth's CBD, Hilbert is a suburb within the City of Armadale. Once a rural and semi-rural area used for dairy farming — the name comes from the Hilbert family who farmed here — the suburb has been subdividing for urban development since the late 2010s, with Stockland's Sienna Wood estate now anchoring much of that transformation. Here's our comprehensive guide to the area.[smartcode_land_estate_cta:default land_estate_id=520]<h2>Location Demographics</h2>The population of Hilbert sits at 4,165 according to the 2021 Census, with a median age of 29. Median weekly household income is $2,073, and families with children make up the majority of households, averaging 1.9 children each — consistent with the suburb's profile as a young-family growth area.[smartcode_land_estate_cta:default land_estate_id=667]<h2>Travel &amp; Infrastructure</h2>Hilbert doesn't have its own train station. Bus route 250 connects the suburb to Armadale railway station, roughly 4km away, providing access into the broader Perth rail network; the combined bus-and-train journey to the Perth CBD takes around 1 hour and 17 minutes. Tonkin Highway and the Kwinana Freeway both sit close by, offering a more direct road route for those driving in.[smartcode_land_estate_cta:default land_estate_id=580]<h2>Shopping</h2>The Sienna Wood Town Centre, within the suburb itself, has now opened and includes a Woolworths supermarket, dining options and specialty shops, alongside a café. For a wider range, Coles Haynes and an Aldi are both within a few kilometres, and Armadale Shopping City and Haynes Shopping Centre offer more comprehensive retail a short drive away.[smartcode_land_estate_cta:default land_estate_id=471]<h2>Schools &amp; Recreation</h2>On the Catholic side, Xavier Catholic School serves Pre-Primary to Year 6 with around 350–390 students. The new Wungong Primary School has also opened within the Sienna Wood estate. Hilbert has no secondary school of its own; nearby options include Australian Christian College – Darling Downs and Dale Christian College, both a few kilometres away, with government secondary schooling available in neighbouring Armadale.[smartcode_land_estate_cta:default land_estate_id=109]<h2>Local Amenities</h2>Recreation centres on Sienna Wood's public spaces, including the well-known Shipwreck Park — a 30-metre shipwreck-themed play space with slides, musical elements and a flying fox — plus a fenced dog park and a network of walking trails along the Wungong River at the base of the Darling Range. Together with the Sienna Wood Town Centre's café culture, these amenities give the area a strong family-and-outdoors character as the estate continues to build out.<h2>Looking for Land for Sale and House &amp; Land Packages in Hilbert, WA?</h2>

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Pushing one&rsquo;s body to the limit will only do you more harm than good. Some believe that doing it &lsquo;for the grind&rsquo; might benefit their future. But little do they know they&rsquo;re alr...

How To Design The Perfect Bedroom For Optimal Sleep

A bathroom renovation is one of the top home upgrades that maintain and boosts property value. However, this project can be expensive, depending on the complexity of the design and the total floor are...

How Much Should You Prepare For A Bathroom Renovation?

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Spring has concluded with housing markets reporting mixed results over November although generally remaining on track for a sustained revival, despite a major slow down in new building appro...

Building Approvals Down 20-25% as Build Costs Peak

The RBA announced that it would be increasing interest rates in May 2022 in order to combat the rising inflation levels caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

This is a reversal of the interest rate p...

Interest Rate Outlook Improves For Borrowers - November 2022

Wondering if you should invest in a timber or a steel frame when building your dream home? These different framing options both have their benefits, and new home builders can choose a steel or timber ...

Timber or Steel? How to Choose the Right House Frame For Your New Build

If you're looking to sell your home in the future, it's reasonable to consider home remodeling projects. However, any type of renovation can mean hefty costs. Therefore, it is important to choose whic...

Home Renovation Projects That Add The Most Value To Your Property

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The spring selling season is now well advanced, with growing signs over October of an emerging revival in buyer and seller activity. At the same time, rises in new build costs are yet to ret...

Build Costs Still Rising in a Housing Markets Spring Revival - October 2022 Market Wrap Up

Having a house is everyone&rsquo;s dream. You yearn for a place built according to your needs, preferences, and taste. But if you don't have the right skills, it might be challenging for you to design...

6 Reasons To Hire An Architect To Design Your Dream Home

There are a lot of things to consider when buying a house. There&rsquo;s the price, location, and size. However, another important thing you should look at is the architectural design. Currently, the ...

6 Essentials Of Contemporary Home Design

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Australia’s capital city housing markets are now clearly confronting an emerging home rental crisis, with already record high rents set to continue to increase as constrained supply falls we...

New Home Building Not Moving Fast Enough to Keep Up With Rental Demand - October 2022

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