INFORMATION MEMORANDUM

ROCKHAMPTON AND GRACEMERE FAST FACTS

POPULATION GROWTH - Rockhampton has a current population of 114,000 (Greater Rockhampton) and that is set to increase to 153,256 by 2031 according to the ABS

CAPITAL GROWTH - Rockhampton i s in t he t op 6 performing c ities in A ustralia r ecording a m edian price increase of $163,000 for houses in the past 10 years to March 2015.

VALUES RISING - Rockhampton led all QLD Regional

3% to $329,500.

STABLE RENTAL MARKET – Despite a slowdown in the mining sector Rockhampton median rents have been stable dropping just $20 from $400 per week in the mining boom (2013) to $380 a week in 2015.

LUXURY MARKET EMERGING - As of February 2015 there were 22 houses in Rockhampton region listed for sale at asking prices over $1million.

REGULAR T OP 1 0 HOT SPOT - R ockhampton has regularly been r ated i n the Annual N ational and State’s Top 10 p laces to i nvest by various p roperty investment magazines.

THE EXPERTS AGREE - Rated as a strong investment market b y leading property e xperts T erry R yder (Hotspotting.com.au), Michael M atusik (Matusik Missive Report) and M argaret Lomas (Property Success TV Show).

UNIT VALUES UP BY 10% - Rockhampton unit values leapt up by 10.8% for the year 2014-15, according to the Urban Developers Institute of Australia. AGRICULTURE TOURISM - GREAT BARRIER REEF

ROCKHAMPTON A STRONG DIVERSIFIED ECONOMY

ROCKHAMPTON I S A THRIVING C ITY OF O VER 114,000 PEOPLE MINING STANWELL CLEAN COAL PROJECT (GREATER ROCKHAMPTON) > Electricity generation - CQ generates 70% of Qld’s electricity > Coals & minerals mining - More than $123 billion in major projects > Cattle & livestock farming - Saleyards are the busiest in the Southern Hemisphere CQ UNI > Education (Uni & TAFE) - Central Qld Uni has over 35,000 students > Abattoirs & meat export - Over $100 million meat processing industry > Gas wells & LNG export - Over 30,000 gas wells applied for in Qld > Tourism - Great Barrier Reef - More than 650,000 domestic travellers per year > Manufacturing - 10% of C Q’s w orkforce i s in t he m anufacturing industry > Agriculture - $120 million regional agricultural industry > Transport & logistics - Rockhampton has 3/4 million airline passengers per year.

ROCKHAMPTON REGION - EMPLOYEES BY INDUSTRY %

Agriculture, fores Mining MANUFACTURING ABATTOIRS & MEAT EXPORT Agriculture & Meat Manufacturing Electricity, gas, water & waste CQ - MAJOR ELECTRICITY GENERATION CATTLE FARMING Construction Mining Wholesale trade Retail trade Accommodation & food

Manufacturing Transport, postal & warehousing Information media & telecommunications Financial & insurance Rental, hiring & real estate Profes technical Administrative & support Public administration & safety Education & training Financial& Health care & social assistance Arts and recreation Other services

Source: Capricorn Enterprise, 2011 Census CENTRAL QUEENSLAND - AUSTRALIA’S ENERGY & RESOURCES REGION

CENTRAL QLD IS HOME TO AUSTRALIA’S GREATEST COAL RESERVES AND OVER 50 COAL MINES AND IS SOON TO BECOME THE LARGEST GAS EXPORTER IN THE WORLD AS WELL AS BEING ONE OF THE COUNTRIES MAJOR ELECTRICITY GENERATION CENTRES.

MAJOR RESOURCES:

COAL & MINERAL MINING LIVESTOCK & ABATTOIRS > More than $123 billion in major projects > $120 million regional agricultural industry > Soon to be over 100 mines in CQ > Rocky is Australia’s beef capital

NATURAL GAS EXPORT ELECTRICITY GENERATION > Over 30,000 gas wells applied for in Qld > CQ generates 70% of Qld’s electricity > 3 major LNG plants about to go live

MINING PROSPECTS SURGE ACROSS ROCKY ROCKY TO GET SET FOR AGRICULTURE BOOM Melanie Plane | 13th May 2015 Christine McKee | 20 April 2015

granted production permits.” Exploration The forum heard that biggest growth areas in the next couple of years would minerals and gases exist in a particular be beef and horticulture, and that India area of land and the quality and quantity is currently 3% of the world’s GDP but of the deposits, to improve the state’s knowledge and understanding of the next 10-15 years. resource base and to determine if it is India’s population is expected to over- economically viable to extract and com- take China by 2028 and Mr Doblo says mercialise the resource.According to their biggest problem is a shortage of water. Coles boss John Durkan told the IF YOU want to talk coal or want to get FOOD is fast becoming the world’s most forum that Australia’s agriculture sector into the coal business in Queensland, precious commodity and Rockhampton is - could replace lost revenue from the min- Rockhampton is the place to be, accord- superbly positioned to reap the rewards cial crisis in 2009 curtailed coal and ing boom. “If we don’t push this, we’re ing to the Queensland Department of of the predicted doubling of Australian mineral production but over the past going to miss out,” Mr Doblo said. Natural Resources. About 12 months ago, two years, production has picked up and agriculture production by 2030 the Queensland Department of Natural Dominic Doblo says every man, woman the gap between the actual production farmers in the world and we have the Resources and Mines (DNRM) established and the global demand trend has nar- and child in Central Queensland stands the Queensland Coal Hub in Rockhampton, land, the water and the capability.“The ROCKHAMPTONROCKHAMROCKHAMPPTOONN rowed. Rockhampton Regional Councillor number one thing we have in CQ is as part of the Queensland Government’s happen now. Mr Doblo was one of the 400 Neil Fisher was extremely pleased with our climate … we can grow two crops 30-year vision of making the state a global delegates who attended the Global Food a year. leader in resources. great to see growing mining interest and Forum in Melbourne last Wednesday. “The other thing we have is all the infra- Peter Donaghy has presented a detailed opportunities in the region. “I’m always “This is the future,” he said. “Rockhamp- structure - roads, rail, airports, ports … report outlining the role the Rockhampton keen to see projects with lots of potential ton missed some opportunities in the but we need to do something about water region has in the advancement of the to create employment opportunities in mining boom because no-one got in early infrastructure now. “We have the biggest resource sector.“As of December 2014, the region,” Cr Fisher said. “The presen- enough … I don’t want to miss the agricul- river system on the east coast and no BRISBANE there were approximately 50 coal mines tation highlighted the coal opportunities ture boom. “If we want to be part of it, we decent dam.” in Queensland employing 30,500 people but it also highlighted the opportunities need to act now.” The Australian agriculture industry and 230 million tonnes net output coal with minerals in the region. Mr Doblo said he attended the forum, employs 575,000 people and the Global was produced,” Mr Donaghy said.“There promoted as discussing how Australia Food forum heard there was billions and is a lot of activity in Central Queensland. of these companies interested in the could secure its position as the provider billions of dollars in overseas pension “There are also two exploration and pro- region and to see the coal hub based in of premium, safe food worldwide, to make funds that want to invest in Australian duction permit applications for minerals, Rockhampton. agric0ulture. 42 granted exploration permits and 70 the facts deserve attention. HAY POINT COAL TERMINAL DUDGEON POINT COAL TERMINAL

The proposed new Dudgeon Point terminal could require an additional GALILEE BASIN - 2000 ships. WORLD’S LARGEST COAL MINES COMING

BALACLAVA ISLAND COAL TERMINAL Rockhampton FITZROY ISLAND COAL TERMINAL The southern end of Keppel Bay, Fitzroy Delta, is the site of 2 proposed new coal export ports ROCKHAMPTON - AUSTRALIA’S BEEF CAPITAL HUGE SURGE IN AUSTRALIAN BEEF EXPORTS MASSIVE FITZROY RIVER DAM PROJECT TO DELIVER 2000 ONGOING JOBS AND OVER $1 BILLION PER ANNUM IN INCREASED REGIONAL AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION

Rockhampton dam project to $130 million for Rookwood Dam $130m federal funding boost for CQ jobs Emma Clarke | 26th May 2016

fuel CQ agricultural boom $1 billion pa & 2000 jobs for Rocky Ms Landry said Rookwood Weir presented significant Daryl Passmore May 1, 2016 Highlands area for more than support for the Central two decades, says Fairbairn Steven Scott May 25, 2016 Queensland agriculture Dam at Emerald is proof of sector. the economic miracle that “As the economy transitions "This is the first stage of a such projects can bring. and diversifies, agricultural major development for this exports are playing a more area and from this we The CSIRO has identified important role than ever would flow on for further 540,000ha in Queensland before,” he said. agriculture in the area that could be transformed for (such as) cattle feed lots crops and horticultural “A doubling of agricultural but also it could expand production. output once the dam is built into Rockhampton would inject $1 billion a year Regional Airport becoming “That’s massive,’’ Minister for into the region and could see international with a Northern Australia and Rockhampton become the business case," she said. Queensland senator Matt “grain capital” as well as the DECADES of planning and vying for Federal "We need more crops to be Canavan said. “beef capital” of the country. a bill of $260 million is set to Government funding. able to export overseas and come to fruition for "This is something that I things like this Rookwood “The total amount of irrigated Mr Turnbull will also use Rookwood Weir today with have been fighting for since Weir is certainly going to JUST add water, and we need access to markets, land in Australia currently is 2 his visit to the region to Prime Minister Malcom contingent on the project before I was elected and I help provide all of that. watch Queensland’s water, roads, rail and port million hectares, so that’s a CENTRAL Queensland promote a $2.3 billion deal Turnbull expected to commit towns will never run out getting the green light from think this is significant for agricultural sector boom. infrastructure, and good huge increase. And it’s with the Singapore army to $130 million to the project. "It's going to fund a final of water and the region’s a state business case and Rockhampton and Central Fifteen projects are vying communications.’’ something we can certainly expand bases at State Government business environmental approval. With the potential to Queensland," Ms Landry for a share of half a billion achieve in the next 20 years.” farm output could double Shoalwater Bay north of case for Rookwood at the create more than 2000 said. dollars’ worth of water The Federal Government within five years under a Rockhampton and in cost of $2 million and then new jobs, kick start a $1 infrastructure funding to will next week allocate $50 Completed in 1972, the Coalition plan to fast- The dam is expected to Townsville. "This could provide up to the second part of it is going billion expansion of local open up huge new swaths million for feasibility studies dam, which created Lake track a new dam near create more than 2100 2100 jobs and I think it's to commit to fund up to agriculture and promote a of farmland. into dam and irrigation Maraboon, was not slated to Rockhampton. full-time jobs in farming. something that as a $130 million from the An LNP source said the business case for projects. provide water for mines – community we have fought Commonwealth towards the Singapore deal and the new Rockhampton Regional AgForce president Grant which it does – but to Malcolm Turnbull will splash A network of 14 proposed long and hard for. cost of building Rookwood dam would be a massive Airport to become Maudsley says the state’s Those deemed most viable irrigate crops. Cotton, citrus, $150 million on Queensland dams across the state will Weir, providing the State boost to their chances of international, Rookwood "This has taken a lot of very farming industry is on the will then be considered for a grapes, peanuts, dams, including a 50 per be earmarked for a Government completes a holding the marginal seat of Weir was backed in an hard lobbying and we have brink of a boom¸ driven by share of the $450 million macadamia and oil seed cent down-payment on combined $20 million to business case and finalises Capricornia. announcement by Prime pushed extremely hard for rising demand for our high- National Water industries all sprang up. Rookwood weir, in a bid to assess whether they should environmental approvals." Minister Malcolm Turnbull quality produce, that could Infrastructure Development massively boost investment proceed. this. All I talk about in and Deputy Prime parliament is these projects increase production from Fund in 2017-18 towards AgForce says there is keen in agriculture and drought- PROJECT SUMMARY Minister Barnaby Joyce I would like to see up here. $17 billion a year to $30 construction in partnership interest from investors in proof the state. Mr Turnbull said new water this morning. billion within 20 years and with state governments and backing ventures amid projects were needed to  $130 Million Project "We've had a major

create tens of thousands of private enterprise. burgeoning demand, The centrepiece of the support an expansion in  300 construction Jobs Federal MP Michelle Landry downturn in the mining new jobs. particularly from Asian announcement is a pledge agriculture and help  1200 ongoing jobs said persistent lobbying put sector and proposals like Retired LNP state MP markets. But road and rail to spend up to $130 million Australia’s economy  $1 billion increase in the project above other this are going to be very “We have a sector that is Vaughan Johnson, who infrastructure problems are on building the central rebound after the end of the agricultural production competition developments good for employment in this willing to invest capital, but represented the Central a big challenge. Queensland dam, mining boom. area."

$1 billion upgrade for Shoalwater Bay Army training centre at Rockhampton 6th May 2016 Ms Landry said for the local economy, this would ensure a consistent spending in the local economy throughout the year - including non- tourism periods. "The spin off for contractors and local business is huge, if they want to engage with the Singapore visitors." Ms Landry said the deal with Singapore centred around negotiations on-a- MEMBER for Rockhampton and the par with free trade deals Capricornia Michelle Capricorn Coast. with Korea, Japan and Landry says China - personally "This is massive," she told Rockhampton is set for negotiated by retired Trade the Bulletin. one of the biggest jobs Minister Andrew Robb. and retail spending "I have been pushing hard boosts in defence for more defence-related Start dates and time frames history following a spending in Capricornia and are yet to be disclosed but historic deal signed this announcement is the the upgrade is expected to between Australia and fruition of long negotiations begin by the end of the year Singapore defence. with Singapore. and rolled out over a number of years. Under the deal announced It's a once in a lifetime yesterday, Singapore will boost to Rockhampton, SHOALWATER BAY PLANS spend up to $1billion in Yeppoon and the Capricorn Singapore will increase its troops Capricornia to upgrade coast by a foreign country." from 6000 to 14,000 each year defence infrastructure, She said Singapore defence between Shoalwater Bay and roads and hi-tech military Townsville. hardware centred on already spends on average operations at Shoalwater $35 million a year in Spend up to $1 billion in Central Bay, north of Rockhampton. Capricornia for its Exercise Queensland on activities around Wallaby. Shoalwater Bay. Ms Landry said Singapore will now stage two training Ms Landry said this Upgrade and construct new exercises a year and more spending was now set to training and live fire combat than double the number of skyrocket. She has urged zones, upgrade and resurface military personnel (to the Australian Government roads, airfields and other 14,000) that visit the region to ensure that Singapore facilities. annually - boosting retail must use local suppliers where suitable. Visit twice a year (instead of and tourism spending in annually). A STRONG PROPERTY MARKET

Rockhampton rental market is Rocky rental vacancy rate below 3% ROCKY & YEPPOON LANDLORDS REAP REWARDS AS VACANCY RATES HIT LOW strong again after mining boom 7th Jan 2016 Melanie Plane | 10th Mar 2015 Lisa Benoit | 27th Jan 2016 happy they're getting Yeppoon Real Estate general manager work at Pat O'Driscoll Real people to rent their Estate. Claudia Coren said it was much the same properties," he said. She quickly learnt she had story on the Capricorn Coast “Previously. a love and passion for the "I believe it's quite steady at the end of last year we had quite a industry, constantly striving and I think it actually will to learn more by becoming supply of rental properties and a lot a property manager before increase throughout the being appointed business year." development manager, which last year saw her "Today (Wednesday) we said. “But in the last two weeks that has take out three national have had 14 inspections changed dramatically. We have a 4.9% awards. for properties, so there is vacancy rate. which is the lowest it’s been. Elizabeth is now using her a lot of inquiry around - a experience and ideas to We only have units left at the moment lot of people." contribute to the market, and no houses available.” Ms Coren said with her first vision coming THE rental and housing She has branched out on ROCKHAMPTON's rental market appears to be in the With 50 vacant properties market in Capricornia is her own to focus on to fruition this week. recovery phase with a leading agency recording a on the books, Ms Cowdry bouncing back after a providing quality service on were working on the Coast in the wake of She's developed challenging three years a more personal level to vacancy rate below 3%. is definitely hoping it's a LANDLORDS are reaping the rewards in Tropical Cyclone Marcia had a positive HouseMatch, a system to and Elizabeth Hood is clients, after realising there sign of good things to help tenants find the perfect Ray White principal David Bell yesterday said his office was Rockhampton and the Capricorn Coast impact on the rental market. ready for it. was a gap in the market. come for 2016. property and minimise also flat out with 24 properties rented out in December alone. as rental property vacancy rates hit The real estate agent is "It's not just business, it's vacancy time for landlords. “People who have lost houses or have making her mark on the personal. I believe real "We are hoping for an a 12-month low. In Rockhampton, Pat "Tenants can come by, "Vacant on the books there is about 18 (properties out of damaged houses from Cyclone Marcia rental and housing industry estate is just as much about exciting, busy new year," O’Driscoll business development manager by launching her own the people as it is the lodge their application which about 600)," Mr Bell said. "We're running about 2.8% vacancy are moving into rentals as well as the will go online and a criteria she said. Elizabeth Hood said a vacancy drop of business, Elite Real Estate. property," Elizabeth said. rate." contractors and tradespeople who are here of what they need in a rental 2% had been recorded since September "The market is the best "I've decided to build my property. The REIQ (Real Estate working to repair homes. “In the Yeppoon we've seen in three years; business organically and Pat O'Driscoll residential team leader Leanne Cowdry said last year. "It will create more potential Institute of QLD) being January and want to do it right and build 2016 had launched a "very, very busy" period for the firm. for landlords to reduce their considers a vacancy “There has been a very positive change Landlords with vacant properties have February is the peak time it the way I want to," the vacancy period because of the market," she said. mother-of-three said. "Vacancy is at 4.55%, but in relation to inspections people are rate of 3% or below to in the rental market since January,” been really good and haven’t increased HouseMatch will also work be a very strong rental With more than 10 years "I care about how a service for leases that are coming going through and we are super flat out," Ms Cowdry said. she said. “At the moment we have a 4% experience in the industry, is delivered and treating the market. up. It will match tenants to vacancy rate and have seven pending LANDLORDS are reaping the rewards in and having witnessed some property like it's my own." properties." Both Mr Bell and Ms Cowdry agreed that prices were staying applications. It is the lowest it has been tough years in the market, Rockhampton and the Capricorn Coast Elizabeth has had her hand around the same value at the moment, and Mr Bell said Elizabeth knows what she's Elizabeth is confident 2016 in at least 12 months and we expect it to in the real estate industry owners were simply pleased just to get their property rented. as rental property vacancy rates hit talking about. will bring great confidence since 2001 when she began be under 4% soon. a 12-month low. In Rockhampton, Pat “With the market picking up, vacancy O’Driscoll business development manager periods are also shorter. It’s a very posi- Elizabeth Hood said a vacancy drop of 2% tive start to the year.” had been recorded since September.

ROCKHAMPTON RESIDENTIAL ROCKY HOUSES RISE $163,000 IN 10 YEARS Austin King | 8th May 2015 Rocky real estate agencies see VALUES RISING By South Asia correspondent Stephanie March | 6 Sep 2014 best performing property market in the rental inquiries spike for 2016 country. Rocky sat behind only Mount Isa (which recorded a growth rate of 11.3% a 29th Jan 2016 year since 2004), Geraldton (10.6%) and Whyalla (8%). Propertyology market ana- The Fitzroy region was lyst Simon Pressley said when rental yields improving rapidly in were factored in, along with capital growth January 2016 after being one of the rates, there was a long list of regions that weakest performing performed better than capital cities. He said regions in Queensland for both house and unit Data statistics on median property values rental prices for the December 2015 quarter. NATIONAL property market professionals in Rockhampton. They were collected and recorded every month since 2004.“Inves - House rentals fell 6.3%, values were in Brisbane (10.9%), Cairns while units dropped a Rockhampton property values have leapt best performing location in Australia. massive 7.1% in the up by as much as 10% in the past 12 (12.9%), Gold Coast (9.5%) and Sunshine Local real estate agent Trent Neven, from well-meaning colleagues, poor advisers quarter. months according to the Valuer-Gener- Coast (7.4%). Multi-unit median land and perception... many confuse ‘reading’ Ray White Rockhampton, said he wasn’t The best performing al’s Property Market Movement Report with ‘research’,” Mr Pressley said. “The region for houses was 2015, put out by the Department of (14.4%) and the Gold Coast (11.7%). majority of property investors, who didn’t the Gold Coast, with rose from $137,000 in 2004 to $300,000 Natural Resources and Mines recently. These increases in values are not un- last year. even contemplate investing in a regional any Kirk, 17, and Kirs n May-Thomas, 18, in the rst rental home. rents increased by 3.9%, and units went to the The Report provides an overview of expected, given the forward indicators location (like Rockhampton), could have Ms Cowdray said prices Pat O'Driscoll's North West, with an 8% the change in property values across of supply and demand tracked by the Property market research company Prop- are holding firm, as long residential team leader increase to $270 each as they are realistic. - Queensland and across land use types. UDIA (Qld) in its Development Industry investment and with a smaller capital Leanne Cowdray said week. while rental prices may This Report accompanies the release of Snapshot. the best-performing Australian locations, The research "It's price driven really, not be moving, the based on evidence and research collected that's pretty much what it Recent CoreLogic RP annual statutory land valuations for each Regional Queensland had mixed results, showed the capital city average annual interest in the region over the past 10 years. Propertyology is at the end of the day - Data released showed local government authority. change in median property value was 5.7% has spiked. conducted a research project to review the and the average across Australia as a whole just price," she said. Ms Cowdray said while by the downturn in the mining industry. "We are continuing to be The Report also stated that median historical property market performance "I don't think they're prices may not be on the was 5.3%. busy - very busy," Ms residential and multi-unit values have Residential values fell 8.2% in Mackay and (prices) really dropping or up, interest was definitely of Australia’s 50 largest regional towns, Cowdray said. improved – particularly in South East 19.2% in Gladstone. all with a population of more than 20,000 Median house prices: Rocky (from REIQ) going up - they're just there for the region. "In the last week - we do staying where they are. Queensland. people.The research showed Rockhampton 2004: $137,000 2005: $175,000 In the December 2015 Tuesday to Tuesday - June 2015 and will be used for local gov- was the fourth best regional property 2006: $230,000 2007: $285,000 "Sometimes we need to quarter, Fitzroy rents In Rockhampton, multi-unit residential we had 185 inquiries. were at $300 per week for ernment rating, state land tax and state market location for house sales in the 2008: $290,000 2009: $290,000 adjust prices because we 2010: $300,000 2011: $305,750 "Currently the vacancy have had a property houses and $260 for 10.8%. Residential (single dwelling) land rental purposes. Members should be past 10 years, with an average annual units. 2012: $297,750 2013: $305,000 rate is around 58-60 sitting at a certain price values were more subdued - rising 1.8%. aware that median land values increased growth rate of 7.9%.If you included the (houses)." for a time." 5.6% across Queensland. capital cities, Rockhampton was the sixth- 2014: $300,000 The greatest increases in residential GRACEMERE - HIGH GROWTH AREA

Gracemere and Beserker lead Adani project to lift Gracemere house prices Gracemere makes National list of top Matty Holdsworth | 19th Apr 2016 Rockhamptons 2016 house sales Workers sourced from Regional suburbs for capital growth Rockhampton along with Brigid Simeoni | 16th Jan 2016 Mackay and Townsville, NOVEMBER 28, 2015 and would provide occupants for empty “We’ve seen prices basically "You can find a nice leafy city's history of steady houses. topping out in Sydney, and in suburb with a good Aussie growth associated with Rockhampton suburb backyard and three- various industries, including Melbourne they’re still rising a Gracemere was hugely little bit but at the same time bedroom house in close its health services, two large popular for drive in drive it’s reaching that plateau. proximity to schools, shops abattoirs, private schooling out miners in the last and public transport - they and the university. mining boom. get snapped up," he said. In Queensland, Rosenthal REIQ Rockhampton zone Gracemere rentals on average Mr O'Driscoll said the more chair Noel Livingston said are about $320 $350 per Heights, which is 185km west PRIME locations and modern suburb of Norman Rockhampton's prices week for a four-bedroom of the Gold Coast, has had a affordable prices are luring Gardens offered parklands made it an appealing option home, while properties for 26.5 per cent price hike for buyers to Rockhampton's and was a 30-minute drive to first home buyers. sale range from $280,000 to four-bedroom houses during top selling suburbs. to beaches and Gracemere CLERMONT is in the eye of owner John Wilkinson upwards of $500,000. SAVVY investors are house price for the 12 months "They can have a good look the year. was "holding its own" after the economical storm from predicted house prices in switching on to the fact that to October. But even with such During the September around Rockhampton and Harcourts Rockhampton the proposed Carmichael Clermont would not begin quarter Berserker and the coal downturn. there is life beyond the a price jump Ascot’s median is there are some quite good Coal Mine that will bring to fluctuate "until physical property manager Jaymie- outskirts of our cities — and sitting at a very affordable Rockhampton suburb Gracemere had the “Gracemere has bounced affordable properties," he thousands of jobs to Central construction of the mine Lee Agius said now was the Gracemere experienced a highest number of house back and prices and sales said. Queensland. actually began". time for potential it’s proving to be a good little $335,000. sales, followed by Gracemere buyers to get strong 20.6 per cent growth. are strong and rental earner. Frenchville and Norman Mr Livingston said With jobs come workers and "We will certainly see an ahead of the game. vacancy rates are low, hopefully their families. effect on the town from a When talking regional real The director of Achievement Gardens. investment was starting to Best growth towns and suburbs “He said. business sense and the "At the moment, Gracemere estate, the focus has mostly Property and author of Become pick up again as the market If approved, the mine, Sales activity dropped 5% benefit will flow on to real rentals are quite low and if beyond 50km of the city He tipped Wandal as a found its feet, particularly located 160kmnorth-west of been on mining towns or sea a Property Millionaire in Your for the quarter, with 165 estate value," John said. we welcome a lot of people suburb to watch on the with the rural economy Clermont, will be a major change commuter hubs, but Spare Time, Mr Kelman said houses and 15 acreage to the area again, the rentals south side of the city, near performing well. boost for the entire region, "Adani have indicated now the money is to be made potential investors also need to Data analysed was from three properties changing hands. will increase. hospitals. particularly the housing where possible, they will check out a town’s population and four bedroom houses "We've always been seen "The new mine could cause elsewhere. Pat O'Driscoll Real Estate industry. support local so we will around Australia, showing a "It's one of those emerging as a safe and conservative a bit of a boom, if you were Realestate.com.au has data, crime rates, rental principal Pat O'Driscoll said definitely benefit. little pockets that is very market and I think we'll A search for houses for sale looking to buy I would buy crunched the numbers with vacancy numbers and percentage increase over the Berserker was appealing on Sunday showed a wide "Around town everyone is attractive," he said. continue to display that - it now, as the prices could go CoreLogic RP Data to pinpoint employment opportunities. previous 12 months.. price-wise and investors has been an attraction for range, from three-bedroom positive, it is going to be a up. "The price point is really Australia’s top growth suburbs “Investing is about numbers, QUEENSLAND could secure a home with investors over a number of timber homes at $200,000 big boom for the town. We the knowledge the vacancy attractive; you can secure to five-bedroom two-storey will see a high percentage of And if you're looking to more than 50km from each so mostly the areas that are 1. Rosenthal Heights — 4-bed — years." invest I would do the rate would be attractive. an older Queenslander with homes for $450,000. In people who will relocate to capital’s CBD. going to make a good 26.5 per cent — $350,000 same, get into the a large yard, do some TLC rental terms, two-bedroom Clermont from Adani." 2. Ashfield — 4-bed — 22.7 per cent investment are not the sexy Mr O'Driscoll said Berserker timber houses going for market sooner in case and it will hold itself up Last week Adani — $415,000 and Frenchville had good $150 per week to a five- they rise. Topping out the list, the areas,” he said. well." announced — — access to schools, bedroom family home at Bendigo suburb of Ascot in 3. Branyan 4-bed 20.8 per cent Rockhampton as an "I think overall it would CQUniversity and major Mr O'Driscoll said investors $350 per week. — $897,000 FIFO employment hub definitely help Central regional Victoria has seen a And Mr Kelman predicts that shopping centres. could be comforted by the 4. Gracemere — 4-bed — 20.6 per Hoch and Wilkinson for the project. Queensland, bringing new whopping 31 per cent rise in there will be a lot of investors Clermont Real Estate co- people to the region would the median three-bedroom joining the party in 2016. cent — $375,000 be good."

Gracemere population doubled in past 10 years Gracemere identified as Growth Area 5000 jobs on horizon as Adani to start 2017 Emma Brodel 22nd Jun 2015

Madolyn Peters | 3rd Apr 2016 2:08 PM taken this growth into 17th Aug 2015 today in Mackay, it means consideration for future jobs for local people as budgets," she said. well," she said. “The $50 million Gracemere Overpass to Adani estimates improve road and rail construction of the mine, safety for transport rail line to Abbot Point servicing the mining and the port expansion sector, the construction of project will generate more the water pipeline from the than 5000 jobs at the peak Agnes Street Pump of construction and more Station, and the sewerage than 4500 jobs during the pump that has been peak of operations. GRACMERE has become during 2006 had not lived designed to cater for Whitsunday, Mackay and the region's hot spot for there before and were existing and future Isaac regional council growth after its previously living elsewhere development.” ADANI hopes to begin the construction of its Carmichael coal mine next year. population doubled in in Queensland. mayors Andrew Willcox,

just 10 years since 2004, "Gracemere has become a Greg Williamson and Anne The report also states that very affordable place to live according to the State Premier Annastascia challenges Minister for Baker were there for the Gracemere’s populati on for families, and over the Queensland Treasury's Palaszczuk was at State Development and long-awaited grew at an average annual next twelve months to three Regional Profiles Komatsu in Paget today Natural Resources and announcement. rate of 6.7% between 2004 years we have plans in Resident report last with Adani chief executive Mines Anthony Lynham month. and 2014 with the average place to equip families with over the last five years a essential services and officer Jeyakumar said. It's a "dream come from The report reveals the Janakaraj to announce true" for Cr Willcox. little lower at 5.3%. harness economic Dr Lynham said "many growth rate in Gracemere investment opportunities. final Government approval Rockhampton Region voices have been heard Cr Baker said "this is is on the rise again after Strategic Framework Settlement Pattern Map Gracemere of three individual mining experiencing a slight Mayor Margaret Strelow "Council has also been and a lot of evidence exactly what we've been leases for the proposed decline at the end of the said this is a positive lobbying for other services considered" including an waiting for". GRACEMERE has been mine, about 160km resources boom in 2009. outlook for the future as to get up off the ground opportunity for new years of industrial environmental statement of identified as one of the northwest of Clermont. Cr Williamson said he council continues to invest including a Gracemere High residential developments. development, from low more than 32,000 pages region's growth areas by could not wait to get things and deliver key impact services and School and upgrades to Rockhampton Regional Mayor Margaret Strelow "My government is 100% with nearly 200 strict With a current estimated logistics industry through under way. infrastructure projects in the Gracemere's main street. Council. told The Morning Bulletin committed to creating jobs conditions. population of over 11,000 to heavy industry and area. the scheme also protected across Queensland and "Let's make it happen," he people and an average "We will continually look at The new Rockhampton manufacturing," she said. Ms Palaszczuk said the land in the Gracemere jobs in regional said. growth rate of 3.4%, "With our core infrastructure how we can improve and Region Planning Scheme, "This will ensure the Carmichael project would Industrial Area through the Queensland," Ms Gracemere could reach now in place, we are upgrade facilities to ensure approved by council this availability of suitably inject more jobs into the Mr Janakaraj said he 20,000 people by 2031. appropriate zoning. Palaszczuk said. focusing on enhancing the Gracemere is an attractive week, identified areas to located industrial land to struggling mining industry. hoped construction of the Gracemere community the south and east of "The identified land can support future economic One of the major trends in place for people to live and The benefits of the mine mine would start by next lifestyle itself and we have Gracemere as an accommodate up to 50 growth opportunities." "Here, for local industries, the report shows 50% of the businesses thrive," she would far outweigh the year. people living in Gracemere said. like this one we're at here

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Emma Clarke | 1st Mar 2016 Inc and have every confidence in their statements and statistics." "These are excellent figures in a recognised downturn," Mr Kowalski said. "Employee numbersBig increased G marks Gracemere Industry Park by 60, mainly made up of Sharyn O'Neill | 19th Aug 2015 increases in staff numbers by small to medium. local businesses. in cementing Gracemere "The investment that council Industry Park as Central has made in the Gracemere "And there are more employed Queensland's pre-eminent in the six new businesses than Industrial Area is an THE GRACEMERE hectares of well accessible industry area. Industrial Area (GIA) is industrial land suitable for the 10 whose contracts had investment for both our booming with 22 new road trains and b-double ended." "To date, we have present and our future," Cr businesses in the rst 4 truck movements in the completed the Stage 1 sub- Strelow said. "This month, three new division making available Toll opens HQ at Gracemere Industrial Area years of operation. Rockhampton area, it "Our region has long been businesses have come to the 7.8ha of high impact land simply didn't exist. stymied by the lack of Michael McMillan said at GIA and will create higher and 3.6ha of medium quality28th industrial Aug 2land015 and 1:21 it PM the weekend's mayoral "We had to create it," Mr employment numbers. impact land, all fully is to the Gibb Group's credit debate that the latest figures Wintour said. serviced and immediately "This is not justQUEENSLA great newsND for has the that they have acted as indicated the GIA had available for purchase or for "At Toll NQX we "On the back of the State the GIA, it's greatBig Pineapple news for the quickly as the precinct was increased from 40 to 62 tenants seeking a new constantly look for ways Government's $50m whole region." 'development ready'." businesses in the last four Rockhampton has the big facility to lease." investment in the to improve what we do for years and employed 814 Mr Wintour saidbulls. while She said the Gibb project Rockhampton Regional our customers and how Gracemere overpass, the enquiry levels for new land was the first substantial people. Now Gracemere has the Mayor Margaret Strelow we do it. development of our estate parcels had slowed over the development in the new big G. had the honour of unveiling GIA developers Gibb Group created additional past 18 months, the portion of the Gracemere what she believes will "It's not onlyGI location-A to bring 700 new jobs to Gracemere maintain the area is moving construction employment company didTh havee 5.4m several tall sign was Industrial Area. become a landmark in the based benefits, the move in one direction - forward. and has led to businesses solid groups inunv negotiationeiled yesterda y to mark region. "We are seeing lots of has seen Toll NQX able occupying the estate. regarding newthe land completion sales. of Stage 1 of Pam McKay | 11th Jan 2015 General manager Glen opportunity for this site and the Gracemere Industry Matthew Gibb, managing to have undercover Wintour said the group had "I understand that the the rest of the industrial "This is despitePark. the common director of Gibb Group and storage and easy access Rockhampton, is seen as successfully developed the figures quoted during the area. view that the broader Rockhampton Regional GIA over the past four debate relating to Matthew Gibb, managing for customers to reduce a trump card for industry market is in downturn," he Council mayor Margaret years. businesses and employment director of Gibb Group, the "The Gracemere Industry pick up times. development in the region. said. Strelow at the unveiling of Park isL-R a Saleshigh Execu-qualityve S teve Anderson and Branch Manager Chris O'Rourke outside numbers were generated Melbourne-based property This had required the the Big G - the iconic showcasethe new development Toll complex at the Gracemere Industrial Estate. Photo: Chris Ison Meanwhile, the Toll NQX The Rockhampton region from diligent review and Gracemere Industrydeveloper Inc behind the investment of significant president Paulproject, Kowalski said they had signage for the Gracemere which has raised the bar for rail team will remain has been identified as one discussion with businesses Industry Park. TOLL NQX has made the Queensland areas capital, time and resources. said, as at Novemberidentified 2015, the need three our region." based at Port Curtis. of the state's major growth in the GIA. Gracemere Industrial including Gladstone, statistics revealedyears a ago, gain andof he believed "When we first looked to try Speaking about the Stage 2 of the development centres, uniquely "We thoroughly support the 22 new businesses.it was in the perfect Park its new home. Biloela, Moura, Emerald to accommodate Toll and Gracemere Industry Park is in the planning stages positioned to strengthen work of Gracemere Industry location. and will cater more for and Mackay, as well as the their requirement for three project, she said council The transport company NEW TOLL NQX SITE the four pillars of the medium and low impact Bowen Basin, Clermont, And now anyone driving had injected $8million into has just moved into the FEATURES industrial businesses with Barcaldine and Queensland economy - along the Capricorn Hwy water, roads and area, and say that the will know the exact location, lots available from Longreach," Mr Smith said. Undercover storage construction, agriculture, sewerage infrastructure, move is a big step towards when they spot the G. but it was the overpass 1000sqm. tourism and resources. improved service. "Our new site not only Additional storage Matthew said the signage, that had allowed Matthew Gibb, managing challenges of the location sees us ideally located to It also stars in the which represented both directorToll of GibbNQX Groupgeneral at manager Easy access for customer to be overcome. all major connecting Queensland Plan - We strength and industry, the unveilingGreg Smith of the said Big Gthat - the pick ups Toll NQX general manager Greg Smith.Contributed ROK100114toll highways and the gateway Can document. marked another milestone the iconiclocation signage will fnowor the hav e their Gracemere Industry Park. to Central Queensland's Easy parking at the site facility linked to all major GREG Smith describes "The new purpose-built mining region, it also The growth of the GIA, a connecting highways and All weatherToll design, NQX's even mo ve to the facility provides room for ensures we continue to 1300ha site 10km west of will improve their service to ensuring protection from future growth, more keep heavy vehicles out of Gracemere Industrial all areas of Central floods flexibility for our customers It is also well placed to the CBD - a significant Queensland. Area as "a big win" for and it cements Toll NQX's deliver economic, social benefit for motorists and presence in the and community benefits "We have an extensive the local community as a the company and its Rockhampton region," he through its infrastructure. remote area road network whole," Mr Smith said. customers. running services from said. Mayor Margaret Strelow Rockhampton to Brisbane The general manager of It also confirmed Toll said the GIA was an and all Central Australia's leading road NQX's ongoing "important plank" in the commitment to, and transport provider said Toll region's future, with 750 support of, the region's jobs and $400 million in NQX had worked closely economy by supporting turnover. with the Rockhampton key businesses in the Other infrastructure in area, including those in the Regional Council to find includes Stanwell Power southern Bowen Basin and Station and Central the best location for the central-west Queensland. Queensland Livestock landmark facility. Exchange. GAME CHANGER: GRACEMERE PROPERTY MARKET GRACEMERE INDUSTRIAL AREA

> Predicted to bring 700 new jobs and $400 million IDEAL LOCATION – Gracemere has experienced GRACEMERE 4 BED HOUSE in annual turnover to the Rockhampton Region. unparalleled success sue to it’s ideal location close to Rockhampton, commuting distance to Gladstone and Median price $348,000 > Major Medium to Heavy Industry Industrial Park on the way to the mines to the West. Quarterly growth -2.55% > Will make Rockhampton CQ’s mining services hub AUSTRALIA’S FASTEST GROWING SUBURB - 12 month growth -8.45% Gracemere was rated Queensland’s fastest Growing > Gateway to Central Queensland’s mining region Suburb 2011-2013 in the middle of the mining boom 3 year growth -5.80% west of Rockhampton. > Ideally located to major road and rail infrastructure 5 year growth 1.56% GRACEMERE VALUES DOUBLED IN 5 YEARS - The > Direct Road-Train access available Average annual growth 8.74% median house price at Gracemere increased by 100% Weekly median arent $330 > Purpose built warehousing and workshops from $158,000 to $317,500 between 2005 and 2010. Number of sales 87 > New home of Toll Holdings CQ distribution centre SHORT TERM OVERSUPPLY – Gracemere became a victim of its’ own success with developers reacting Gross rental yield 5.12% to the huge demand. Over 350 new investment properties hit the market in 2013 creating a temporary BUY RENT glut with vacancy rates reported at over 11%. 4 BED $348K 4 BED $330 PW

REMARKABLE RENTAL RECOVERY – By March 2014 2 BR 3 BR 4 BR 2 BR 3 BR 4 BR

vacancy rates had already dropped to around 5% and - $304K $348K - $290 $330 they have remained in the 4-5% range ever since. Source: realestate.com.au as at 10/06/2015 STRONG SIGNS OF THE NEXT BOOM – Several experts have stated that the Gracemere Property Cycle has hit the bottom, bounced and is on the way back up, with sales volumes increasing dramatically CONVENIENTLY LOCATED and prices and rents r 1 min to St. Pauls Primary School 2 mins to local shopping centre FAVOURABLE FUTURE – Gracemere’s future as the 5 mins to Gracemere ShoppingWorld Mining Services Hub for Central Queensland has been 10 mins to Rockhampton CBD cemented with the establishment of the Gracemere 7 mins to Gracemere Saleyards Industrial Area containing the $75 Million Gracemere 9 mins to Gracemere Industrial Area Industry Park bringing with it an estimated 700 jobs. 5 min radius to 3 primary schools 16 mins to Rockhampton Hospital SECOND RESOURCES BOOM - The huge Galilee Basin Mega Mines and multi billion dollar Port and 15 mins to CQ University Rail Projects are set to commence in 2016 and 2017. 100m to bus stop GRACEMERE INDUSTRIAL AREA

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Getting a top mark - investing near Universities Housing shortage in student market amid Higher earning: Investing in By Nila Sweeney 23 Sept, 2015 undersupply of rentals near universities student housing is for the ANNABEL HENNESSY January 30, 2016 Regional university towns yields. Investors in student accommodation can pack “Students aren’t all more income per square parties, and overseas by Paul Thornhill 10 MAR 2015 students in particular can meter than they might with provide good rents. Some “Any provincial centre professional tenants. investors are even looking that investors are taking a to increase their yields by close look at must have a "You can get quite a lot of creating homes with hospital, good infrastructure tenants in one place, so the more bedrooms so they and a thriving economy rental income is higher," can rent them to multiple producing employment says Chris Gray, CEO of students.” opportunities for local property portfolio company people.” Empire. Momentum Wealth ma naging director “You should also narrow your Haber says student and investment search down to centres with It's been tempting of late to year, some universities expert Damian accommodations typically above average access to the search for a recession-proof are reporting up to13% Collins said suburbs should return an income capital city, preferably by rail investment to carry one increases in overall in university yield of between 6% and 8% and with affordable housing.” through tough economic undergraduate catchment areas Investing in Australia’s universities are also big for inner city residential, PERTH landlords facing undersupply of rental times. acceptance rates. tended to be less largest cities is getting compared to what he says the highest rental accommodation near WA employers, resulting in a volatile in terms of expensive, so if you But what sort of property is would be a 3% to 5% yield vacancy rate in more unis. steady stream of tenants. There is a rental sector Taken in a larger context, rental demand. don’t have the requisite likely to perform best? for comparable single than 20 years are where it's impossible for international education For Murdoch University budget, another option Managing Director of tenancy arrangements. turning to university “Look for a property in a your tenants to lose their contributed $14.2 billion to students, there were seven “So (the university is to look at regional Property Mavens Miriam students to ll their precinct with good access to jobs and where demand the economy in 2007-08, students for every five suburbs) have a much lower centres with a Sandkuhler advises clients properties. the campus and the centre remains usually steady, making it Australia's third- No matter the location, available rooms. vacant rate than the Perth university or college. that investing in large of town so that you have all the yields for student And some investors are overall, which is close to 6 regional centres with a however - student largest export. the amenities like schools, accommodation are willing to build housing At Curtin University, the per cent.” Most states have a least one university can be a good housing. If gone about shops and parkland In Brisbane, for example, almost always higher specifically designed for ratio was five students for provincial centre which option, with yields for units carefully, it can return He said investors looking to nearby.” students. every three rooms, and the plays host to a seat of near campus can be as high higher yields and a steady 47% of students are housed compared to renting to same number were chasing target the student market in share accommodation, non-students. should furnish their academic endeavour. These as 6.4%. demand that is not likely While there has just one room at UWA. institutions can make a big “Above all else, investors to significantly wane. with only 15% on campus, traditionally been a stigma properties. That increased yield is just difference to the local “My approach is to start should make sure they 13% living with friends and attached to student renters, There were seven students “(Students) often want fully economy and are attracting with centres with a follow the same process Foreign students studying in relatives, 18% in staying at one of the many with the rental vacancy rate for every three rooms furnished and equipped, Gen Y investors and others population of at least selecting a property in these Australia have perhaps home, and 7% purchasing advantages, however. now sitting at 5.6 per cent available near Edith Cowan particularly if they’re who want to get a foothold 80,000 people and an regional towns as they Haber says the latest and predicted to go higher, University at Joondalup. made the largest impact their own property, international,” Mr Collins on the property ladder. economy that is not would in a capital city. increase in international investors are now “chasing lately in increasing this according to Damian Haber, Bourkes real estate agent said. wholly reliant on one students helps explain why students”. demand. Principal of Queensland- Karen Firth works in the Regional universities industry,” she says. That means ensuring just 10% of them have cars. “You can certainly get (more based The Pad Como area and said the typically cater for out of whatever you invest in With that in mind, student Data compiled by in) rent for furnishings. International enrolment Management Pty Ltd. The suburb had become popular town and overseas students, appeals to students and Flatmates.com.au for Often parents have got A provincial city which last year went up by an accommodation does not Sunday Times among investors for its providing lots of benefits to other groups of tenants and revealed that plenty of money and are meets these requirements, average of 20.7% over the Greater yields, stability usually need a car space, near-equal distance from the local property market. home buyers like local despite the softening rental happy to pay.” Sandkuhler explains, is year earlier, according to One of the main reasons an unlike many single market, there was an UWA, Murdoch and Curtin. Many students decide it’s families.” likely to have more robust government figures. This investor might now choose residence properties. better to live off campus and growth over the long term.

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