The next top million-dollar markets have been revealed The top ten next million-dollar markets around the nation offering strong growth prospects for both homeowners and investors have been revealed New research from national buyers’ agency Propertybuyer and Hotspotting has highlighted nine house suburbs and one unit suburb two in Victoria and one in South Australia Propertybuyer CEO & Founder Rich Harvey said the analysis identified the top 10 markets in Australia “teetering” on the edge of a million-dollar median “They are the markets where price growth has been steady in recent years and demand remains strong and with that trajectory set to continue these markets will soon breach the million-dollar barrier,” Mr Harvey said “They are also strong markets for investors yields are solid and vacancy rates are low.” The Gold Coast suburb of Coombabah recorded the strongest annual house price growth of 22 per cent among the top ten with 77 sales over the year bringing the median price to $950,000 This Coombabah property is listed at $495,000 Hotspotting Director Terry Ryder said Coombabah was expected to see 6.8 per cent annual growth over the next four years supported by a healthy population growth trajectory The suburb offered investors median rental yield of 4.3 per cent with an extremely tight vacancy rate of 0.8 per cent “It is approximately 15 kilometres from the Gold Coast CBD and has excellent transport links and access to commercial hubs,” Mr Ryder said “It is a picturesque riverside location with plenty of open space making it a family-friendly and peaceful area.” First look: Surf legend Mick Fanning’s house up for sale Almost half of SEQ homes now priced over $1m ‘The Block’ frenzy as unit sells $1m over reserve Upper Coomera had the highest number of sales with 446 houses changing hands in the past year at a median price of $910,000 Mr Ryder said Upper Coomera continues to grow steadily driven by increasing demand for family-friendly housing “It offers easy access to both Brisbane and the Gold Coast and major transport hubs and features modern homes on medium-sized blocks and recreational facilities to support future population growth A four-bedroom house in Upper Coomera listed at $950,000 “The approved Harbour Shores master-planned community ($1.5b) and the Coomera Connector ($3.02b) which is well under way are expected to help boost the area’s growth and demand.” Capalaba south of Brisbane and Woombye in the Sunshine Coast region were other Queensland inclusions while Hampton in Victoria was the only apartment market on the top ten list Langwarrin was the other Victorian inclusion notching up 328 sales over the past 12 months while Edwardstown in SA rounded out the list Mr Harvey said the new research report provided a valuable insight into the ever-evolving Australian real estate market “These figures show that although price growth may have eased in some locations in the past six months the number of million-dollar markets continues to increase throughout Australia,” he said “And there are still plenty of opportunities for investors to find markets that are set to tip over into million-dollar markets in 2025.” third parties have written and supplied the content and we are not responsible for it completeness or reliability of the information nor do we accept any liability or responsibility arising in any way from omissions or errors contained in the content We do not recommend sponsored lenders or loan products and we cannot introduce you to sponsored lenders We strongly recommend that you obtain independent advice before you act on the content realestate.com.au is owned and operated by ASX-listed REA Group Ltd (REA:ASX) © REA Group Ltd. By accessing or using our platform, you agree to our Terms of Use. $40m sales: Buyers out in force at first auction testViva Hyde More than $40m worth of real estate was sold over six hours as the first big test of the 2025 auction market returned an impressive 70 per cent clearance rate Ray White Queensland chief auctioneer Gavin Croft said buyer appetite was as strong as during the peak of the Covid-19 property frenzy with 600 bids fielded from more than 270 registered bidders vying for 66 homes at the Gold Coast Auction Experience “We’ve held several of these Gold Coast in-room events and that was the highest registered It was also the strongest clearance rate since Covid,” Mr Croft said Mr Croft said first-home buyers brought the auction day buzz “The energy from buyers was as competitive as it was back in 2020 when the south east Queensland real estate market just took off “They played a big role in the bidding and a lot of entry level stock between that $650,000 to waterfront properties were also hotly contested “When we moved up into a higher price range generally the bidding on a lot of waterfront property was very competitive.” Varsity Lakes which sold for $1.5m under the hammer through Ray White Robina’s Jon Paul and Pierre Gautron A Varsity Lakes home was the day’s richest sale Shock rates warning for all homeowners Mystery buyer snaps up Lleyton and Bec Hewitt’s glam retreat Budget buys to lead hammer day The property attracted 12 registered bidders and sold to a local buyer for $220,000 above the “The buyer lives in the area but they wanted to be on the water,” Mr Paul said “We had about 104 groups through during the campaign with a huge range of buyers “We had two groups who flew up from Tasmania someone from Sydney and even an Australian expat living in Turkey who registered from overseas.” Ray White Queensland CEO Jason Andrew said the event represented the firing gun for the Queensland real estate calendar “We had nearly 70 highly sought-after Gold Coast properties go under the hammer and from the stage was set for a competitive day,” Mr Andrew said “We had multiple bidders on every property There are so many buyers looking to get in to beat the interest rate decrease rush and that’s inevitably going to come “There’s reports of excess stock coming to market but we also have increased buyer interest Peak auction season on the Gold Coast continues over the long weekend with close to 200 properties going under the hammer among three other big programs hosted by Lucy Cole Close to 300 bidders registered for the Ray White Auction Experience 2025 CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) Kensington Estate is the Gold Coast hinterland’s best-kept secret — unless you’re a prominent football star or an overseas businessman hunting for your next trophy home This Gone with the Wind-worthy seven-bedroom mansion in Upper Coomera is set on 4.45ha of sprawling mango orchard and undulating hills It is the very definition of grandeur – perfect for anyone with a taste for the finer things in life Kensington Estate includes a seven-bedroom mansion on 4.45ha block this estate blends private retreat vibes with the potential to become one of the Gold Coast’s most coveted wedding venues And according to marketing agent Alex Phillis of Phillis Real Estate the property has already caught the eye of A-listers who could be ready to call it home but some sporting A-listers have come through and had a look – it has also attracted the attention of Warner Brothers who often shop around for homes to buy for their actors to live in during upcoming filming “It has been a hit for some prominent buyers from the overseas market as well plus people talking of wanting to convert it to a wedding venue “It has DA approval for four more homes so a savvy buyer will pounce on that potential.” MORE NEWS: The homes worth $11m hiding on the Gold Coast Inside secret new life of original Mermaid Beach Surf Club Waterfront lifestyle fit for A-list: Elon Musk, the Jonas brothers, Jude Law, and Amber Heard The blends retreat vibes with the potential to become one of the Gold Coast’s most coveted wedding venues who recently celebrated her 70th birthday at the property said it had been the “perfect extended family retreat” “We’ve had parties with 150 chairs dotted around and you wouldn’t even know there were that many people there – the pool house was full “My favourite place to be is the middle level lounge with the fireplace where I have 360-degree views and can see the most wonderful wildlife.” The property features a 300-tree mango orchard producing the famous Kensington Pride variety which once yielded an impressive 2,000 mangoes in a single season The main house sprawls across three levels ensuring effortless luxury from top to bottom self-contained pool house and Aussie-stockman themed granny flat it will always be her ultimate sanctuary — the backdrop to unforgettable parties and the refuge where she found peace during the chaos of Covid “My kids used to come to the tennis court and leave little parcels for us and we would wave from the veranda during Covid,” she said “We must downsize now that we’re in our 70s “We just hope the next owners will cherish it as much as we have.” The property goes to auction on November 22 This is probably not the page you’re looking for A baby boom in the city’s north has seen Gold Coast Health launch a community-based midwifery service at Upper Coomera to provide families with access to maternity care closer to home Your Midwives Brygon Creek consists of six Gold Coast Health midwives who deliver comprehensive antenatal and postnatal care through weekday clinics and home visits seven days a week Demand for Gold Coast Health maternity services continues to climb Last year more than 700 families from Coomera and surrounding suburbs used our antenatal Women visit the Your Midwives Brygon Creek clinic for midwifery care birth at Gold Coast University Hospital and following early discharge are home visited by the same group of Brygon Creek midwives for up to three weeks Registered Midwife Katherine Pattie said the continuity of care model was popular with both Gold Coast women and midwives “I really enjoy working with the women helping to ease their transition into parenthood and preparing them for siblings of their children,” she said “It’s a special time in their lives and it’s really nice to be a part of that and to be able to offer support.” Nursing and Midwifery Director Hazel Brittain said the northern Gold Coast had undergone rapid population growth and the health service was committed to meeting community needs “International research supports maternity services being easily accessible close to where women live and providing women the opportunity to get to know their midwife throughout pregnancy birth and postnatally in a continuity of midwifery care model.” With child health already based in the building the launch of Your Midwives Brygon Creek has transformed it into a one-stop health service for families from early pregnancy through to early childhood Your Midwives Brygon Creek is located at Level 1, 1 Brygon Creek Drive, Upper Coomera. Visit www.health.qld.gov.au/goldcoasthealth Gold Coast Health also delivers community-based antenatal care at Southport and Robina health precincts Caption: New mum Rochelle Sneddon with baby Tahlia with the new midwives based at the new Upper Coomera community-based service Your Midwives Brygon Creek Join Gold Coast Health on social media as we create a more connected health community If you have a story to share on our channel, contact us © The State of Queensland (Queensland Health) 2025 Queensland Government THE northern Gold Coast is emerging as a hotspot to invest Ormeau and Nerang were the top five suburb picks to invest on the Gold Coast according to Pete Wargent co-founder of national network of buyer’s agents Mudgeeraba and Oxenford rounded out the top 10 Pete Wargent of BuyersBuyers says Upper Coomera is his No.1 pick for investors on the Gold Coast “Our top 10 suburb picks list includes a range of suburbs where buyers can negotiate attractive deals in the current market,” he said “Vacancy rates are low in the suburbs we have picked and there is very little risk of detached housing oversupply in most landlocked areas on the Gold Coast as population growth from overseas migration picks up rapidly.” The suburbs were picked for investors looking to buy a house with a budget range from $700,000 to $1.2 million Borrowing capacity has fallen for many borrowers this year MORE NEWS: Short-term rentals: Loophole found in Airbnb housing crisis crackdown Empty nesters chasing sun, surf and sand on the Gold Coast Federal budget 2022: Key housing measures of Treasurer Jim Chalmers first budget He said borrowing capacity had fallen for many borrowers this year which was pushing some buyers into lower price brackets “The Gold Coast market has been a strong performer in recent years but it’s in a bit of a downturn at the moment,” he said “To generate a string result over the next decade out to the Brisbane Olympics in 2032 it will be very important to buy the right property This Upper Coomera house at 9 Isaac Street is on the market at interest above $699,000 Mr Wargent believes southeast Queensland is back on the radar for property investors with proposed controversial land tax plans recently shelved “It’s been a highly uncertain period for prospective investors in Queensland property both in commercial property and residential space and many put their plans on hold or looked to invest elsewhere in the country,” he said “Southeast Queensland is usually the most popular choice for interstate investors which should help to take some of the pressure off rental markets.” REIQ Gold Coast chairman Andrew Henderson said affordability was pushing investors north He said lower rate charges and newer properties with less maintenance were huge drawcards “That area offers investors quite a good rate of return on investment and potentially gives them a pretty stable long term investment,” Mr Henderson said the northern corridor offers modern dwellings which have huge amounts of depreciation “It helps with what investors receive in their pocket at the end of the financial year.” is a preferred spot for celebrities and high-flying executives seeking privacy A private estate that’s home to the family of a Gold Coast entrepreneur willingly vacated for a Hemsworth and a host of other celebrities and high-flying executives is for sale via auction the house is also a five-star rental on Airbnb The infinity pool appears to float mid-air It has played host to a Hemsworth and its location makes it a favourite among Hollywood types who need a private place to bed down while filming at the nearby Village Roadshow studios MORE NEWS: Gold Coast’s million-dollar markets revealed Elanora’s time to shine after buyers priced out of barmy Palmy Gold Coast stalwart Desmond Brooks bows out of the hotel he built Channel 9 also approached the family about using the house as the set for its next series of Love Island hosted by Sophie Monk – the request was declined Channel 9 wanted it as the Love Island house While it’s not the most convenient situation to have to pack up and move out whenever Hollywood comes knocking the opportunity to earn up to $3,500 a night was too good for the family to pass up A wood-burning fire keep the home cosy in winter “We have had a range of chief executives and people from international locations choose here as a place to bring their families because it is exclusive and private,” the owner said “Some people will pay a lot of money for that and if privacy is important it’s hard to beat this location.” The house was designed to maximise on the panoramic views the owners spent four years turning the 20 acre block into a private resort-style retreat infinity swimming pool that appears to float mid-air fully soundproofed studio in which you can conduct Zoom meetings and conferences without noise or interruption The master bedroom has floor-to-ceiling windows Yet for all the glamour and glitz this home has at its disposal it is the view that is the star of the show “It’s almost impossible to describe,” the owner said but also have total panoramas across the cane fields and theme parks right through to the Coast down to Burleigh and then out to the hinterland with not a thing obscuring it anywhere Everything about the home was designed with the view in mind such as the floor to ceiling windows in the master bedroom Other features include a backlit marble island bench in the kitchen and a wood-fire place It has a full-size tennis court and half-size basketball court The owners have spent almost $3 million building the property after buying it for $1.2 million as a deceased estate It is now on the market and will be auctioned through Colleen Brunt and Nick Zhang of Amir Prestige on Saturday We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Police believe the victims of a suspected double murder on the Gold Coast were dead for almost a day before being discovered in a house along with a five-year-old boy. A female relative found the two bodies and the physically unharmed boy in a house at Upper Coomera about 5.15pm Wednesday and called police. South Eastern Region Crime Coordinator Superintendent David Hutchinson said police believed the boy was in the house at the time of the alleged murders but didn't witness the deaths. "He was interviewed by police. He was able to speak to the police," he said. Police investigate a suspected double murder at Upper Coomera, on the Gold Coast. Credit: Nine News "Obviously it's a traumatic time and you've just got to hope at the end of the day that he's young enough to minimise the impact on him." The boy, believed to be the son of the 39-year-old woman and 43-year-old man found dead, is being cared for by relatives. Superintendent Hutchinson said police were "satisfied" the killings took place on Tuesday evening. After arriving at the scene on Wednesday afternoon, police launched a manhunt and arrested a 36-year-old Upper Coomera man in the early hours of Thursday. Police are appealing for anyone who saw this white 1991 Mitsubishi Pajero in Skylark Street during the past week to contact Crime Stoppers. Christopher Robert Carter, 36, has been charged with murdering the pair. Mr Carter didn't speak or show any emotion during a brief appearance at Southport Magistrates Court on Thursday. He made no application for bail and has been remanded in custody, with the matter adjourned until March 27. South Eastern Region Crime Coordinator Superintendent David Hutchinson said police believed the boy was in the house at the time of the alleged murders but didn't witness the deaths. \\\"He was interviewed by police. He was able to speak to the police,\\\" he said. \\\"Obviously it's a traumatic time and you've just got to hope at the end of the day that he's young enough to minimise the impact on him.\\\" Superintendent Hutchinson said police were \\\"satisfied\\\" the killings took place on Tuesday evening. Mr Carter didn't speak or show any emotion during a brief appearance at Southport Magistrates Court on Thursday. Cultural experience: Indigenous performer Sean Choolburra with Assisi Catholic College Upper Coomera students Fletcher Taylor and Izaak Saunders and teacher Laurel Ball ABORIGINAL performer Sean Choolburra weaved a blend of traditional dance knowledge and humour to help Assisi Catholic College With a background as a dancer in the Bangarra Dance Company the renowned stand-up comic and cultural ambassador rewarded students with a professional and inspiring cultural experience For the Year 7-12 students Mr Choolburra’s performance was a captivating mix of storytelling dance and stand-up comedy but he used more traditional dance and cultural practices to entertain and communicate with primary students The response from the whole college community was overwhelmingly positive Year 12 Aboriginal student Loriana Taylor said she was impressed with Sean’s performance “Sean really connected to our sense of humour and was a great example of Aboriginal culture,” she said Year 2 student Max Douse who was chosen to play the part of an echidna during the performance He said that he and his friends loved seeing how to make fire and how to play the didgeridoo As Mr Choolburra walked around the college grounds at break time students were high-fiving him and asking questions and telling him how much they loved his show a number of parents contacted the college to talk about the positive feedback their children had given them about the performance Parent Tanya Allen said all her children arrived home raving about the performance while Tara Nardella said her children enjoyed the day “Even my 15-year-old was impressed and that’s seriously impressive,” Tara said stressed the importance of all students being able to experience indigenous guest speakers “Sean is such a joyful representation of Aboriginal culture and seeing him helps our students foster a positive connection to Aboriginal people,” she said “I would thoroughly recommend him for any other schools who are looking for an amazing Aboriginal experience.” Ms Ball said Mr Choolburra loved his day at Assisi College and he would love to return at any time “He said that he tries to ‘not just be another school performer but to give students a different experience that is totally positive’,” she said “He was particularly impressed with the college practice of Franciscan Five which is the five minutes of meditation time in the middle of every school day where students stop and listen to reflective music.” The Catholic Leader is an Australian award-winning Catholic newspaper that has been published by the Archdiocese of Brisbane since 1929 accurate and balanced Catholic perspective of local national and international news while upholding the dignity of the human person We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians who have walked upon and cared for this land for thousands of years We acknowledge the continued deep spiritual attachment and relationship of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to this country and commit ourselves to the ongoing journey of Reconciliation Copyright © All Rights Reserved The Catholic Leader will compete in the Gold Coast 600 later this month he is at home with his partner Alice Litzow at Upper Coomera V8 Supercars driver Todd Hazelwood and his partner Alice Litzgow at home in Upper Coomera Alice and I currently live in Upper Coomera it is the most convenient location to combine our work and lifestyle together We really like the easy accessibility to the M1 and being relatively central to both the Gold Coast and Brisbane Todd Hazelwood on the grid at the Townsville 400 V8 Supercars earlier this year it’s the perfect size being practical and not limiting us to what we want to do We can still have our family or friends stay with us with enough room to entertain friends on a Friday night We also both wanted a double bay garage so Alice can work on her go-kart and I can have an area to work on my little car project as well We would love to make the outside area and backyard more accommodating for entertaining as we love to catch up with friends outside of work as much as possible affordable for young couples and very easy to get around Having the new Westfield only five minutes away from home and just up the road from Gold Coast makes it a perfect place to call home for us The dream for us is to have a generous amount of land somewhere close to Gold Coast where we can have a kart track incorporated into the drive way and running around the house with no shortage of car storage and a house that is made to entertain If your gut feeling is telling you ‘it’s too good to be true’ then you should probably reassess your options and not rush into a decision Gold Coast residents can access free family-friendly community immunisation clinics run by Gold Coast Public Health and nominated GP Clinics as outlined in the calendar schedule simply turn up with your Medicare card and you or child’s vaccination record or personal health record Please arrive 15 minutes prior to clinic closing time Vaccines on the National Immunisation Program Schedule Queensland are provided for free for the following community members: Some vaccines not on the Immunisation Schedule Queensland are available for purchase Please find a list of clinics over the next two months For more information about the clinic's location information including where to park Select the suburb in the following list to find dates for the immunisation clinic Free parking is available on site and at front of community centre Walk along ramp to main entrance of Community Centre at front of building continue to the main hall on the right.  There is a free carpark located next to the Elanora Community Centre building Enter via main entry doors and head to the Main Hall Entry from Southport Nerang Rd – follow road on left of the blue building (Nerang Bicentennial Community Centre) to carpark located at rear 2 & 3 hour parking available for visitors permit to be collected from office staff at front desk of Bicentennial Hall and placed on dashboard of vehicle Walk along footpath/downstairs to rear of Nerang Bicentennial Community Centre Entry via glass sliding doors at rear of building Free parking is available on site and along Pacific Pines Boulevard Walk along ramp to Main Purpose Hall entry (at rear of the building) of the Community Centre Time-limited free parking is provided outside Robina Library Parking at the Library is restricted to a maximum of 2 hours Monday to Sunday Parking permits can be obtained from administration staff within the Robina Library if required and must be displayed on dashboard of vehicle some spaces are signed 30minute parking and are NOT permit exempt Library Parking Permits are only valid within the Library carpark and are not valid outside of the precinct There is also street parking nearby and at Robina Town Centre Entry through main entrance doors and follow straight through to Robina Auditorium and Multipurpose Room 1.2 Permit parking is available in the Woodroffe car park only on a first come basis from 8.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Sunday The entrance to Woodroffe car park is accessed from Garden Street Permit parking passes are available from the Manager's Office on arrival and must be displayed on the dashboard of vehicle Immunisation is in the Southport Community Centre walk straight through to Managers office and immunisation is located on the left Free parking is available in Upper Coomera Centre car park Turn left and follow corridor down to multi-purpose Hall 2 For more information about BCG/Tuberculosis view the following link or contact: For more information about Meningococcal B view the following link:  Immunisation Consent Form (6 weeks to 10 years)  Immunisation Consent Form (10 years and over) IT HAS hosted a Hemsworth and has some of the best views on the Gold Coast but this incredible hilltop estate is yet to find a buyer After being on and off the market for the past two years and failing to sell under the hammer the owners of the Upper Coomera property are giving it another shot — taking it to auction again next month MORE PROPERTY GOSS: How much rent you pay in every Qld suburb revealed Qld pool party pad has dual waterslides and an insane swim-up bar Childcare centre founder lists lavish Brisbane riverfront mansion The property has some of the best views across the entire Gold Coast On a massive 7.8ha with features such as a basketball court a main bedroom that appears to “float” above the city it’s no wonder it has been the property of choice for visiting Hollywood actors — including one of the Hemsworth brothers The infinity-edge pool seemingly floats over the hillside The home at 36 Jenkins Court is owned by author and entrepreneur Ben Windle and his wife who bought it in 2016 as a deceased estate for $1.2m and have since spent four years turning it into a private escape — spending almost $3m on the rebuild The property was previously listed with a $6.5m asking price more recently as a senior pastor at LifePlace Church in Brisbane and also hosted a radio show called ‘Life Matters’ on 96.5FM The outdoor entertaining area offers epic views Channel Nine also approached the family about using the house as the set for its Love Island series hosted by Sophie Monk An existing house on the acreage was gutted and rebuilt and about five acres of an overgrown 20-acre block was painstakingly cleared to make way for the property’s now manicured lawns and gardens Among the long list of features is a tennis court A huge outdoor deck was added to the rear of the home the property’s biggest drawcard is without doubt the view including the floor to ceiling windows in the master bedroom Other special features include a backlit marble island bench in the kitchen and a wood fireplace The property is set to go under the hammer on November 28 and marketing agent Edin Kara of Ray White Sovereign Islands says the owners are definitely keen to sell this time but the owner was just waiting for the right price,” Mr Kara said it’s going to be a quite realistic (price) This time I am confident we will be selling.” Mr Kara said he had received interest from local and interstate buyers An aerial view of the property at 36 Jenkins Court ABC News News HomeUpper Coomera stand-off: Man smashes up house with axe threatens to blow it up before surrenderingShare Upper Coomera stand-off: Man smashes up house with axe threatens to blow it up before surrenderingTopic:Police Police have surrounded the house at Upper Coomera on Queensland's Gold Coast. (YouTube) Link copiedShareShare articleA stand-off has ended peacefully at Upper Coomera on Queensland's Gold Coast, where a man threatened to blow up a house. The drama began about midday when a man went to visit his girlfriend's home in Elk Court and started smashing the house and windows with an axe. Neighbours said the man poured fuel around the house and made threats to blow up the home with LPG. A woman fled the scene with her two small children and called Queensland Police. Police declared an emergency and closed Elk Court and several surrounding streets. Negotiators managed to talk the man into surrendering about 7pm.