Simonds opens two new display homes in fast-growing Waraba

North of Brisbane, a new city is taking shape. Waraba, the growth area formerly known as Caboolture West, has been declared a Priority Development Area by the Queensland Government and is planned to house around 70,000 residents in 30,000 homes over the next four decades.

Lilywood is the first of its suburbs to be developed, and Stockland's Rivermont is one of the estates leading the way. Named for the Caboolture River that runs through it, the 175-hectare community sits about five kilometres west of Caboolture and Morayfield and is planned to deliver around 2,050 homes.

Life in Lilywood

Stockland’s plans for Rivermont include a café, local convenience store and childcare, with Morayfield Shopping Centre within easy reach. Around 47 hectares of the estate is set aside as green space, including six local parks and nearly 16 hectares of linear parkland.

While much of Waraba is still to come, Lilywood already has the basics of everyday life in place or on the way. Residents have moved into new homes, and a park spanning more than three hectares has opened, with a river valley-themed playground, half basketball court, open kick-and-throw areas and shaded seating. A full-line Coles supermarket is under construction, set to include specialty stores and a liquor outlet.

Lilywood sits between Morayfield and Caboolture train stations, both a short drive away and on the line into Brisbane, while the Bruce Highway is close by for trips further afield. Caboolture Hospital and the University of the Sunshine Coast’s Caboolture campus are also within easy reach, and families have nearby schooling options including Minimbah and Bellmere state schools.

Beyond the suburb, the wider Waraba vision includes 970 hectares of green space, nine state primary schools and four secondary schools by 2041. Covering around 2,900 hectares, the area is also planned to provide around 17,000 jobs across a mix of employment and activity centres, linked by a transport network and an expansive green space network.

New displays at Rivermont

Stockland planned for its first Rivermont lots to be ready to build on from the first quarter of 2026. Simonds Homes is now adding two new display homes to the estate at 17-19 Woodgrove Circuit, giving buyers the chance to walk through the designs in person.

The displays add to Simonds' existing presence in Lilywood, where it already has homes on show at neighbouring Lilywood Landings. It is the latest chapter for a builder whose story began in 1949, when founder Gary Simonds built his first home for his mum.

Reed 24

The first of the two, the Reed 24, is a single-storey design for blocks 12.5 metres wide and up. Its four bedrooms include a master suite set up as a private retreat, while the kitchen, dining and living areas open together and flow out to the alfresco.

A dedicated media room at the rear adds a second living space that still feels connected to the heart of the home. A separate home office, double garage and built-in storage take care of the everyday practicalities, all within 221.87 square metres.

Colston 32

The double-storey Colston 32 comes in a brand new size for Simonds. Built for blocks ten metres wide, it fits 297.31 square metres across two levels.

Downstairs, the kitchen, dining and living area flows to the alfresco, supported by a home office, study nook, walk-in pantry, laundry and double garage. Upstairs, a rumpus creates a second living zone alongside three secondary bedrooms and a family bathroom. The master suite is privately positioned, with a walk-in robe, ensuite and its own retreat.

Both homes sit within Simonds' Elevate range, which is part of a current Queensland offer for buyers with registered land, or land due to register by 31 March 2027. Under the offer, Elevate homes come with $23,500 off the advertised base price for single-storey designs and $24,500 for double-storey designs, with savings also available across the Emerge and Elite ranges.

Eligibility criteria and terms and conditions apply.