Kawana Island, Queensland Real Estate
Sunshine Coast Property Investments
“Now is the time to buy a residential property in Queensland,
either for owner occupation or as a long term investment. The
fundamentals are still strong and have even regained some of
their previous strength over recent times.” The Matusik
snapshot October 2005.
Why Invest on the Sunshine Coast?
“The booming Queensland economy, along with the continued
migration to the Sunshine Coast means that when it comes to
property investment in Queensland, the SunshineCoast is one
of the premier destinations.” Bernard Salt Director of
Property KPMG November 2005
A combination of mild weather, easy accessibility, pristine
waterways and safe beaches along with a relaxed and safe lifestyle
makes the Sunshine Coast one of the most popular residential
destinations in Australia.
Population Growth and Property Demand
The region’s population (Caloundra City, Maroochy Shire
and Noosa Shires) has grown from just over 60,000 in 1976 to
more than 290,000 today and is still growing at a rate of 3.6%
per annum. *Midwood Report November 2005. The combination of
lifestyle, climate and accessibility will see around 9,000 new
people move to the Sunshine Coast each year and as a result,
the region’s population is expected to grow to around 485,000
by 2026. (Rafter and O’Hagan Report October 2005).
The sustained population growth should be no surprise, nor
should the fact that the region attracts some 3 million Australian
tourists annually, holding a position as one of the nation’s
holiday hotspots – after all it’s all about location!
Just one hour drive north of Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast stretches
along some of Australia’s finest beaches, a myriad of waterways,
an accessible mountain hinterland and basks within the comfort
of a subtropical climate. These natural attributes, coupled
with rapidly expanding urban infrastructure provides for a very
appealing lifestyle experience. It’s also significant motivation
for some 9,000 new residents (mostly from interstate) to move
to the region each year.
Population projections prepared by the Queensland Government’s
Planning Information and Forecasting Unit (PIFU) estimates that
the Sunshine Coast will grow at an average rate of 2.7% for
the next 26 years. This rate is higher than both Brisbane and
the Gold Coast projections and 1% higher than the projections
for South East.
The Sunshine Coast has emerged from what was once a series
of coastal villages to become one of Australia’s largest
urban centres. Fuelled by the South East Queensland growth juggernaught,
the Sunshine Coast is now the tenth largest urban centre in
Australia and one of the fastest growing regions in Australia.
The region’s popularity has been fuelled by intrastate
and national migrants who are attracted by the region’s
relaxed and safe lifestyle, accessibility, kilometres of outstanding
beaches and a spectacular natural environment.
Sunshine Coast Real Estate Investments
Investors looking to purchase property on the Sunshine Coast
should look no further than Kawana Island’s Double Bay.
All of the Double Bay apartment are located in the heart of
the award winning Kawana Island. Nowhere else on the Sunshine
Coast can residents enjoy 10km walkable waterfront, numerous
parks, playgrounds, BBQ areas, two beaches as well as a casually
elegant waterfront restaurant and a gourmet deli.
At Kawana Island’s Double Bay, it’s all about choice.
Choose from either a waterfront apartment at St Kitts or choose
to pay a deposit now and settle in mid 2007 at Island Quays
water and parkland facing apartments.
St Kitts Apartments
86 luxury home size luxury waterfront apartments. Average size
211 m2. All three Bedroom including two garages and extra storage
space. Two pools, spa, sauna, gym and theatre area located in
a magnificently landscaped environment. A selection of rare
marina berth apartments are still available. Priced from $550,000.
Island Quays
48 waterfront and parkland facing apartments. Two and three
bedrooms. Average size 160m2. Double side by side garage plus
storage. Pool, spa and tennis court. Pet friendly. Settlement
mid 2007. Priced from $430,000.
Kawana Waters
Kawana Waters is regarded as a microcosm of what the Sunshine
Coast is all about. Located in the heart of the Sunshine Coast,
Kawana Waters is within easy access to a wide range of residential,
employment, sporting, entertainment, medical and education facilities.
Brisbane airport is just one hour drive south and Noosa is an
easy forty minutes drive to the north.
Kawana Waters is one of the largest master planned communities
in Australia, the community plan integrates both the new and
existing communities covering an area of over 2,500 hectares
between the Mooloolah River and the Pacific Ocean.
With walkways and bikeways, direct access to 12km of pristine
beach as well as 160 hectares of internal waterways, including
a 2,500 metre rowing and canoe course, ocean access channel
and a range of smaller lakes, waterways and creeks, Kawana Waters
is one of the most desirable communities on the Sunshine Coast.
With the influx of new residents and industries it is anticipated
that the population will grow from its current base of 22,000
to reach around 40,000 people by the year 2015.
A premier 2,500 metre public rowing and canoe regatta course
was completed in 2004, and the existing Quad Park sports complex
is also being upgraded and expanded to include a 5,000 seat
outdoor stadium that will host regional competitions as well
as major sporting, entertainment and cultural events.
Kawana Island
Kawana Island is a prime piece of Sunshine Coast real estate
because of its close proximity to local waterways, natural bushland,
beaches, transport and local commercial, medical, entertainment,
sporting and educational facilities.
Kawana Island is vibrant, exciting, stylish and colourful.
The Island’s innovative walkable waterfront has proved
to be a major success because it has opened up access to the
water for all residents - not just those overlooking it.
True ‘coastal’ style architecture has been integrated
with quality landscaping while natural streetscapes and distinct
boundaries provide security and a real sense of community.
The hub of Kawana Island is Double Bay which features parks,
playgrounds, BBQ areas, exercise equipment, walkways, two white
sandy beaches and a waterfront restaurant and deli.
On completion, Kawana Island will have a population of around
4,000 people.
