Stockland Highland Reserve Upper Coomera
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Stockland Highland Reserve Upper Coomera Information Memorandum Contents 1. About Stockland .................................................................................................................................... 3 1.1 National Assets .................................................................................................................................. 5 1.2 Highland reserve Residential Community ......................................................................................... 6 1.3 Highland Reserve from the Air .......................................................................................................... 7 2. Introduction to Highland Reserve ......................................................................................................... 8 3. Location ................................................................................................................................................. 8 4. Local Growth Drivers ............................................................................................................................. 9 4.1 Education ........................................................................................................................................... 9 4.2 Transportation ................................................................................................................................. 10 4.3 Tourism ............................................................................................................................................ 10 4.4 Shopping .......................................................................................................................................... 11 4.5 Leisure and Recreation .................................................................................................................... 12 4.6 Sustainability ................................................................................................................................... 12 4.7 Queensland’s Fastest Growing Areas .............................................................................................. 13 5. Regional Growth Drivers ..................................................................................................................... 13 1. About Stockland Stockland was founded in 1952 with a vision to “not merely achieve growth and profits but to make a worthwhile contribution to the development of our cities and great country.” Stockland is Australia's largest diversified property group and a top 50 ASX-listed company. They develop and manage residential communities, retirement living villages, and office and industrial properties and are one of the largest retail property owners, developers and managers in Australia. For over half a century, Stockland has worked hard to grow their diverse portfolio of assets and projects while maintaining a conservative balance sheet. Stockland has diverse property skills, which connect Stockland to different types of properties in shared locations, to create places that inspire people to gather, to share and to live life. Stockland recognize their responsibilities to the environment and are a leader in sustainable business practices. Stockland is focused on five key areas – Residential, Retail, Retirement Living, Offices and Industrial properties. Residential Communities Stockland is focused on delivering a range of master-planned and mixed-use communities in growth areas across Australia. At 30th June 2012, Stockland has 88,000 lots in its portfolio and projects with a total end value of approximately $23 billion. 1 Retail At 30th June 2012, Stockland’s portfolio comprises 42 retail centers accommodate more than 2,900 tenants and generate in excess of $5.6 billion in retail sales per annum. 1 http://www.stockland.com.au/about-stockland.htm Retirement Living Stockland is a top 3 retirement living operator within Australia, with 8,000 established units across five states and ACT. At 30th June 2012, Stockland’s portfolio includes a short-medium term development pipeline of around 3,800 units. Offices At 30th June 2012, Stockland office portfolio comprises 21 properties in key locations, with a total NLA of over 400 square meters and a total end value of approximately $1.9 billion. Their focus is on maximizing investment returns across the portfolio. Industrial Stockland’s industrial properties comprises just under one million square meters of building area and are strategically positioned in key locations for logistics, infrastructure and employment. At 30th June 2012, Stockland industrial portfolio comprises 13 properties with a total end value of approximately $0.8 billion.2 2 http://www.stockland.com.au/about-stockland.htm 1.1 National Assets 1.2 Highland reserve Residential Community Highland Reserve has been designed to respond beautifully to the unique environment within which it lies. One can live here with the serene and scenic waterways of the Coomera River on their doorstep. Native bush land, equivalent to 339 football fields has been protected as a conservation park to enjoy forever. Every aspect of Highland Reserve has been planned to respect the inherent splendor of the area whilst delivering a lifestyle beyond compare. Fast Facts Located in the northern Gold Coast region at Upper Coomera It covers 336 hectares and approximately 1,000 lots Tennis Courts and BBQ centers Children’s Playground Walking and cycling trails Natural lakes, mountains and reserves Luxurious shopping adventures Various top quality schools and colleges are nearby 1.3 Highland Reserve from the Air 2. Introduction to Highland Reserve Highland Reserve is a perfectly situated community at Upper Coomera, Queensland. The convenience of a huge variety of schools, shopping centers, leisure activities and institutions all within a close range, the community is the perfect place to build a home and start a family. Residents of Highland Reserve enjoy the best of lakeside living with a friendly environment, temperate climate and well-planned housing. One can enjoy the blissful views of mountains to the west and beaches to east, or take a short trip to the Gold Coast’s premier adventure parks. 3. Location Highland Reserve located in the northern Gold Coast region at Upper Coomera. It is located 8 minutes from the Pacific Motorway (M1). The community is just 64km to Brisbane and 25km to Surfers Paradise. The Coomera Train Station and the future Coomera Town Centre is just 10 minutes away. It is located 1km to Coomera River It 23km from the main beach It is 25km from the ‘Surfers Paradise’ It is 64km from the Brisbane CBD 4. Local Growth Drivers 4.1 Education Highlands Reserve provides facilities of top quality schools and colleges to the residents. The educational institution serving Highland Reserves are: Primary & Secondary Education Highland Reserve State School - 0.2km Oxenford Primary School - 3.5km Upper Coomera College - 3.5km Coomera Anglican College - 4km St Stephens College - 4.5km Assisi Catholic College - 4.5km Upper Coomera State College – 4.7km Gaven State School – 9km Pacific Pines State High School – 11.3km Tertiary Education Griffin University (Gold Coast Campus) - 10min Bond University (Varsity Lakes) - 25min Griffin University (Mt Nathan Campus) - 35min QUT, Brisbane (Garden Pt Campus) - 45min University of Queensland (St Lucia, Brisbane) - 50min 4.2 Transportation Stockland’s Highland Reserve is well-connected with Brisbane’s CBD and the tourism capital of Australia, the Gold Coast at commuting distance. It has easy access to various transport options. It is less than 10 minutes to M1 - Pacific Motorway . Brisbane CBD (45min) . Robina (20min) . Logan (20min) . Surfers Paradise (25min) Coomera Train Station (8min) Bus connection to Helensvale Train Station, which is just 15minutes away Surfside Business – bus stop located 500 meters from community entrance School bus stop located 500 meters from the community entrance Gold Coast Light Rail - Stage 1 - 2014 (25min) Gold Coast Light Rail - Stage 2 - 2016 (15min) 4.3 Tourism Australia’s Gold Coast is a modern city of glittering high-rise buildings, built around superb beaches, including the world renowned ‘Surfers Paradise’. Gold Coast is the Australia's sixth largest city and the second largest in the state of Queensland. Along with endless stretches of golden beaches, there are international theme parks, designer boutiques, luxurious spa retreats, world-class golf courses, award-winning restaurants, up-market bars and lively nightclubs. There are series of festivals and events almost every month of the year showcasing some of Australia’s best sporting talent. The Gold Coast is also the gateway to some of Queensland’s best natural attractions. Towards the west there is Australia's most biologically diverse regions, the lush rainforest-cloaked hinterland with World Heritage-listed national parks such as Lamington, Border Ranges, Main Range and Nightcap. There are various tourist places near to Stockland highland Reserve: Dream World is only 15minutes White Water World is 15 minutes away Wet & Wild is 10 minutes from Highland Reserve Movie World is only 10 minutes Outback Spectacular is 10 minutes. 4.4 Shopping The shopping centers are conveniently located for the residents to meet their daily needs. Stockland’s Highland Reserve is the perfect place to build a home and start a family. In order to cater for the rapidly growing markets of Upper Coomera and more recently