We all know what’s coming Moreton Bay’s way—a tidal wave of transformation. A Moreton Bay boom, even.
From landmark waterfront developments, mixed-use precincts, and boutique luxury apartments to long-awaited public amenity upgrades, the pipeline is the strongest this region has ever seen.
In the lead up to the 2032 Brisbane Olympics, the outer North’s reputation for being “too far away” is quickly evaporating. Meanwhile, buyers and investors ponder what this all means for property values, demand, and liveability.
As Brisbane’s leading buyer’s agency, our team is here to give you the official rundown on how this transformation may benefit you. This analysis draws on the perspectives of LJBA’s buyer’s agents Lauren Jones and Jessy Clifton, as well as our Buyer’s Agent Associate Dario Rodrigues.
Let’s dive into the top 10 infrastructure projects leading Moreton Bay’s boom.
1. Lighthouse, Newport
What is it?
Lighthouse Newport comprises a multimillion-dollar waterfront community positioned at the marina’s edge. Designed by developers Traders in Purple in collaboration with award-winning architects Rothelowman and landscape architects Urbis, the project will deliver 132 luxury apartments, penthouses, garden villas, and townhouses. With resort-style amenities and sunset views stretching to the Glass House Mountains, Lighthouse is set to redefine coastal prestige living in Moreton Bay. This is Traders in Purple’s 15th project on the Moreton Bay Peninsula.
When is it?
The project launched in mid-2025, with staged completion expected by 2028. Stage 1 and 2 are already underway, and more than 50% of residences were secured pre-construction.
Impact on Moreton Bay market?
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- Establishes Newport as a premier waterfront enclave, complementing the suburb’s existing canal estates and elevating its prestige profile
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- Demonstrates buyer appetite for high-end, coastal lifestyle product, with strong pre-sales supporting long-term capital growth projections
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- Broadens the buyer pool by catering to downsizers, professionals, and prestige lifestyle seekers alike
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- Reinforces Moreton Bay’s reputation as one of Southeast Queensland’s most desirable lifestyle destinations, increasing competitive demand for both owner occupier and investor stock
2. Sandstone Point Five Star Resort
What is it?
The Queensland Tourism Industry Council supports the Comiskey Group’s proposal to inject $250 million into an expansion of the Sandstone Point Hotel and Holiday Resort. It will debut as Moreton Bay’s first ever greenfield, five-star resort, as well as Queensland’s next premier tourism hub.
Key features include the luxury amenities spanning across the two ten-story towers, such as an adults-only infinity pool with waterfront views, a swim-up bar, wellness centres, retail outlets, entertainment facilities, and a Mediterranean restaurant.
When is it?
Construction is planned to occur over a two-year period, with completion scheduled before the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.
Impact on Moreton Bay market?
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- Generates nearly 1000 jobs and 117,000 annual visitor nights, which will boost local economic stability and rental demand
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- Supports a halo-effect of stronger long-term capital growth for residential property in fringe suburbs like Margate and Clontarf
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- Boosts investor appetite, particularly for short-term rental and holiday accommodation assets near the resort
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- Repositions Moreton Bay from a commuter belt between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast to a lifestyle and tourism destination, attracting higher-net-worth buyers and diversifying the buyer pool
3. Suttons Beach Pavillion
What is it?
The Suttons Beach Pavilion prepares for a $14.5 million transformation, courtesy of Lahznimmo Architects. A removal of the former 86-year-old structure was requested on safety grounds. Now, the redevelopment promises to deliver a revitalised beachfront hub and vibrant social and lifestyle precinct.
When is it?
Construction is expected to commence in late 2025, with completion targeted for mid-2026.
Impact on Moreton Bay market?
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- Forms part of a wider effort to boost lifestyle value of the Redcliffe beachfront, lifting long-term desirability of nearby apartments and houses
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- Strengthens Redcliffe’s profile as a social hub, attracting both residents and visitors seeking lifestyle-driven property
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- Demonstrates council’s commitment to infrastructure investment, which has the flow on effect of boosting buyer and investor confidence in the Peninsula
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- Creates a halo effect for hospitality and retail, increasing local vibrancy and demand for short-term rental and residential stock
4. One Redcliffe
What is it?
Gardner Vaughan Group has announced its debut project in the Moreton Bay region, One Redcliffe—a landmark mixed-use development comprising 214 luxury residences across two towers. Positioned on the corner of Anzac Avenue and Redcliffe Parade, the project will introduce dining and retail and the ground level, creating a vibrant foreshore hub.
When is it?
The first tower is scheduled for completion by mid-2027, with the second stage expected to conclude by mid-2028.
Impact on Moreton Bay market?
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- Establishes Redcliffe as a viable alternative to inner-city living, with luxury amenities at more accessible price points than Brisbane’s CBD riverfront
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- Elevates the prestige profile of the foreshore, supporting stronger demand for premium apartments
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- Delivers a long-term mixed-use hub that will boost local vibrancy and lifestyle-driven buyer appeal—a shift already occurring in Sandgate and Shorncliffe
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- Reinforces Redcliffe’s evolution into a destination suburb, broadening the buyer pool and attracting both downsizers and investors
5. Tydal, Woody Point
What is it?
Traders In Purple’s Tydal, Woody Point, is a landmark residential development perched at the highest elevation in Woody Point. The project occupies the former Palace Hotel site (notably where the Bee Gees played their first paid gig), offering a collection of apartments, courtyard homes, and future penthouses across two architecturally refined buildings. Each residence features panoramic ocean and hinterland views and resonates with the developer’s signature luxe-coastal design aesthetic. Ancillary resort-style amenities—including a subtropical pool, alfresco dining, BBQ area, heritage-inspired communal spaces, herb gardens, dog-wash stations, and a residents’ lounge—elevate everyday living to a getaway experience.
When is it?
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- Stage 1, known as Tydal Sands, has already launched, with over 85% of its 104 apartments sold, and construction in full swing. Stage 2, Tydal Oceana, comprising 71 premium apartments, has been fast-tracked: construction began in 2025 and is now scheduled for completion in late 2027—accelerated to meet the surging buyer demand.
Impact on Moreton Bay market?
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- Positioned at the suburb’s most panoramic location, Tydal reinforces Moreton Bay’s emergence as a premier coastal lifestyle precinct
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- High presales and swift uptake signal powerful demand amongst a range of demographics; downsizers, professionals, and lifestyle-focused buyers
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- With beach access, airport (20 min) and CBD (40 min) proximity, units appeal to lock up and leave professionals and retirees, plus investors in coastal Moreton Bay stock
6. Orilla, Woody Point
What is it?
Yet another masterpiece by developers Traders in Purple, Orilla is an elevated sanctuary, just steps from Woody Point’s beachfront and Jetty. Designed by Rothelowman with landscaping by Wild Studio, the boutique collection of 32 oversized residences exudes pure luxury. Each home boasts multiple living spaces, expansive balconies, and unique bayside ocean views. The project is completed by a subtropical forecourt oasis, featuring a pool, sun lounges, and an alfresco dining experience.
When is it?
Construction is now complete, with final residences selling between $2.3 million and $3.1 million.
Impact on Moreton Bay Market?
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- Represents true scarcity value, with absolute ocean views and irreplaceable beachfront positioning
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- Boutique scale enhances exclusivity, helping to protect long-term property values
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- Likely to attract affluent downsizers from blue-chip suburbs such as Hamilton and Ascot, broadening the Peninsula’s demographic profile
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- Reinforces Woody Point’s transformation into a premium lifestyle enclave within Moreton Bay
7. Retirement Village, Rothwell
What is it?
Plans have been approved for a new retirement village on the former Frawley’s Tennis Courts site at 56 Coman Street south, Rothwell. The development will deliver 97 units across three storeys and is supported by 147 car parking spaces. It is strategically positioned within close reach of Rothwell train station, Westfield North Lakes, and the expanding Redcliffe Hospital. It is also close to Deception Bay Road, the precinct’s primary connecting arterial road.
When is it?
Development approval was granted in July 2024. The site is now being actively marketed for sale, with the approval valid until July 2030. Naturally, no accurate completion estimate is publicly available.
Impact on Moreton Bay Market?
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- Addresses significant undersupply of retirement and senior living accommodation in the Moreton Bay region
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- Enhances Rothwell’s profile as a retirement-friendly suburb, encouraging multi-generational settlement
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- Diversifies local housing stock, improving the suburb’s long-term market resilience
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- Meets growing demand from an ageing population, creating stable and sustainable housing demand
8. Essence on Sutton, Redcliffe
What is it?
Essence on Suttons is Redcliffe’s latest boutique coastal address, offering a tightly held collection of contemporary residences just moments from the golden sands of Suttons and Margate Beaches. With construction already 70% complete, the development is on track to deliver modern, spacious apartments that appeal to both city professionals and retirees seeking a lock-up-and-leave coastal lifestyle.
When is it?
Completion is scheduled for the first quarter of 2026, adding much-needed fresh stock to a market experiencing intense buyer demand.
Impact on Moreton Bay market?
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- Provides an opportunity for interstate relocators attracted to the region’s affordability compared to inner-city riverfronts
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- Strong pre-sales and limited remaining stock highlight buyer appetite for Redcliffe apartments close to the beach
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- Proximity to airports and Brisbane’s CBD makes it attractive to investors, downsizers, and lifestyle-driven professionals
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- Completion in 2026 ensures a pipeline of high-quality stock, contributing to ongoing demand and market resilience across Moreton Bay
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- Enhances Redcliffe’s reputation as a premier coastal lifestyle hub, attracting higher-net-worth buyers and reinforcing long-term capital growth potential
9. Rothwell Homemaker Centre
What is it?
The Rothwell Homemaker Centre is a multimillion retail and lifestyle precinct set to transform the heart of Rothwell into a thriving regional service hub. The development will include a large format showroom, service station, nine retail tenancies, and two food and beverage outlets with convenient drive-thru facilities. Positioned at the gateway to the Moreton Bay Peninsula, the Homemaker Centre will enhance local amenity, providing easy access to homewares, dining, and everyday essentials for surrounding suburbs.
When is it?
Construction is scheduled to commence in late 2025, with completion expected by mid-2026.
Impact on the Moreton Bay market?
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- Expands Rothwell’s retail and employment base, improving local liveability and supporting larger residential catchments
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- While prestige waterfront stock captures headlines, inland demand is being driven by young families and first-home buyers in suburbs like Narangba, Burpengary, and Mango Hill. New infrastructure relieves pressure on these growing family markets.
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- Elevates Rothwell’s status as a regional service centre, complementing its strong transport links, proximity to the Redcliffe Peninsula and overall convenience
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- Enhances lifestyle amenity, providing an everyday hub for both residents and investors looking for growth suburbs in the Moreton Bay property market
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- Supports long-term capital growth potential, with infrastructure and lifestyle upgrades aligning with the Peninsula’s population boom
10. The Oscar, Scarborough
What is it?
The Oscar, completed in August 2024, is a boutique nine storey, 45 apartment development at 71 Landsborough Avenue, Scarborough. With its blue-chip waterfront address and uninterrupted views across Moreton Bay, the project sold out almost immediately after launch. Designed to appeal to downsizers, professionals, and prestige buyers, The Oscar represents one of Scarborough’s most exclusive residential offerings. It is a rare opportunity in a market defined by scarcity of comparable boutique stock.
When is it?
Unlike off the plan projects still under construction, The Oscar is already delivered and essentially sold out, eliminating buyer exposure to build time risk.
Impact on Moreton Bay market?
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- Few comparable boutique developments on Scarborough’s foreshore means premiums on resale and stronger long-term capital growth
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- Attracts cash-ready downsizers, a demographic less impacted by interest rate movements, which stabilises demand in fluctuating markets
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- Higher proportion of long-term residents reduces rental churn, creating a more stable, resilient local property market
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- Elevates Scarborough’s prestige profile, reinforcing its reputation as a tightly held, blue-chip waterfront enclave in the Moreton Bay property market
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- An influx of downsizers and professionals broadens the suburb’s age and lifestyle mix, reducing exposure to downturns in any single buyer group
What This Means for Buyers in Moreton Bay
Our team’s on the ground experience reinforces what the data shows: downsizers and lifestyle buyers dominate the bayside, first-home buyers and families are driving inland demand, and waterfront scarcity is already reshaping buyer behaviour. Together, these forces are accelerating Moreton Bay’s transformation into a prestige lifestyle destination.
For buyers, the smart play is often adjacency. While prestige apartments and townhouses command premiums, established homes in neighbouring streets and suburbs are poised to deliver some of the strongest relative value as they ride the tide of investment-led growth.
The key is knowing where to buy, when to buy, and how to balance lifestyle goals with long-term capital growth. That’s where having the right buyer’s agent in your corner makes all the difference, positioning you to secure the best opportunities in Queensland’s fastest-rising market.