Frasers Property Australia adds two masterplanned communities on the Gold Coast and in Geelong

Buying into a masterplanned community means weighing up a place that’s still taking shape. The parks, planned shops and community facilities matter, along with the track record of the people delivering them.

With a history dating back to 1924 and more than 150,000 homes built across the country, Frasers Property Australia is bringing its award-winning community-building experience to two major east coast developments.

In June 2026, Frasers Property Australia announced the acquisition of two masterplanned communities: Skyridge on the Gold Coast and a 60ha site in Charlemont, Geelong, adding approximately 3,800 lots to its residential pipeline.

A Gold Coast community connected to nature

Spanning 334ha, Skyridge has ministerial approval for 3,500 lots across a range of land uses. In its June announcement, Frasers Property described it as the only trading masterplanned community in the Gold Coast local government area, providing critical land supply to a constrained market.

With 75ha of major parklands included in its masterplan, Skyridge has been designed as a community embedded in nature. A planned 3km ecological corridor will meander through the community, connecting residents with nature while helping protect and preserve the natural environment and movement of local wildlife. Off-road paths and trails totalling 16km are also included in the masterplan.

Frasers Property plans to develop approximately 3,000 lots and a neighbourhood shopping centre over a 14-year development period, in addition to the 461 lots already delivered by the previous developer. At the time of the announcement, 203 lots were under construction, with completion expected from late 2026 to mid-2027.

Established destinations are nearby too, with Robina Town Centre 7km away, Broadbeach 9km away and the Pacific Motorway and other Gold Coast attractions and amenities easily accessible.

“The acquisition of Skyridge enables us to provide new and existing customers an opportunity to be part of a brand-new community of impeccable design, with a mix of homes and amenities in a convenient location close to everything the Gold Coast is famous for,” Emily Wood, Executive General Manager Development, Frasers Property Australia, said in the announcement.

“We look forward to building on the strong foundations already apparent at Skyridge.”

Everyday essentials already close in Charlemont

Only 7km from Geelong’s CBD, the Charlemont site provides convenient access to many of the essentials households need. Supermarkets and shops at Armstrong Creek are within 2km, the co-educational Iona College is 500m from the site, and Marshall and Waurn Ponds train stations are close by. Located near Victoria’s Surf Coast, the site also puts Torquay’s surf beach within easy reach.

The site has a planning permit with around 900 homes approved. The June announcement outlined a first sales release expected in mid-2027, with development over about five years.

Planned shared spaces include a 9,000sqm central park to be delivered by Frasers Property. The City of Greater Geelong plans a community facility on an 8,000sqm site, proposed to include a kindergarten, maternal and child health care and community meeting space, plus 39,700sqm of active open space for sport. A separate 5,000sqm site is planned to accommodate a local activity centre — planned to include a range of retail, childcare and food and beverage uses, subject to further council approval.
 

Growing populations in both regions

Both acquisitions sit within high-growth areas. Regional Australia Institute analysis of ABS data found the Gold Coast added 11,944 people in the year to 30 June 2025, the largest absolute increase among regional local government areas in its analysis. Greater Geelong ranked third on the same measure.

“Our Geelong development provides new homes and complementary amenities to a part of Victoria experiencing significant growth, in a highly sought-after location ideal for families seeking a connected, contemporary lifestyle,” Ms Wood said.

Distinctive neighbourhoods, not templates

Frasers Property Chief Executive Officer Cameron Leggatt said both sites suited the company’s strategy of developing “distinctive mixed-use communities in our core eastern seaboard markets”. Frasers Property says its neighbourhoods are designed for each site’s local climate and setting, bringing nature into everyday life.

That includes considering current and future climate conditions, thoughtfully integrating existing landscape features from local waterways and wetlands to natural terrain, and access to green space. For buyers, these considerations help shape how a neighbourhood will feel and function.

Across its portfolio, the company reports 14 Green Star-certified communities, including eight with six-star ratings recognising World Leadership in sustainability. It also reports a five-star GRESB Development rating, the highest possible, held since 2018.

At Midtown MacPark in Sydney, Frasers Property’s partnership with state and federal governments and Mission Australia Housing brings private, community and affordable housing together in one neighbourhood.

Where neighbours become familiar faces

Knowing the people around them is a key contributor to residents’ sense of security, according to Frasers Property’s Great Neighbourhood Survey. Frasers Property says its Community Development teams help residents get to know one another through playgroups, book clubs, games nights, fitness classes and gardening groups.

That familiarity is reflected in the April 2026 survey. Among homeowner respondents living in a Frasers Property community, 80 per cent knew their neighbours by first name, while 84 per cent of resident respondents were satisfied or very satisfied living in their community. The survey drew 838 responses across 12 communities in four states.

It also found 81 per cent of homeowner respondents participated in local activities during 2025. The feedback helps teams shape programs around what residents value, while Frasers Property’s partnership with Ending Loneliness Together brings national research into local initiatives supporting social connection and addressing loneliness.

Guidance before you make your move

For first-home buyers, Frasers Property’s guide offers a way to work through finances, grants and schemes, location choices and the decision to build or buy. Investors can explore what to consider when choosing a property or developer and preparing to rent a home out.

The guides can help buyers turn a broad property search into more specific questions about their budget, preferred location and the steps ahead.

The Live proud podcast, hosted by Director of Sales and Marketing Brent Hill, adds conversations with Frasers Property specialists and other property-industry voices.

The next step is to explore how the neighbourhood’s plans and delivery stages could fit the way you want to live.

Learn more about Frasers Property Australia’s communities and buyer resources.

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