5 Development Sites Anchored in Australia’s Most Active Urban Precincts


April 2026
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5 Development Sites Anchored in Australia’s Most Active Urban Precincts

Across Australia’s major cities and regional centres, development activity continues to concentrate around well-connected urban hubs and established activity centres. This week’s selection highlights five sites positioned within these high-demand locations, each offering developers access to strong catchments, infrastructure and long-term growth fundamentals.



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550 Swanston Street, Carlton VIC 3053

Brought to market by Savills Tim Grant, Linc Reynolds, Tom O'Halloran and Benson Zhou.

Located within Melbourne’s tightly held Carlton precinct, this site benefits from immediate proximity to major universities, hospitals and the CBD. Swanston Street is one of Melbourne’s most prominent inner-city corridors, supporting strong demand for residential, student accommodation and mixed-use development. The property’s positioning within a major education and health precinct underpins its long-term development potential.

View listing:
https://www.developmentready.com.au/properties/550-swanston-street-carlton-vic-3053-247911



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26–36 Humffray Street North, Bakery Hill VIC 3350

Brought to market by Colliers Lauchlan Waddell and David Wright.

Situated within Ballarat’s CBD fringe, this Bakery Hill site benefits from strong connectivity and proximity to established retail and commercial amenity. Ballarat continues to experience population growth and increasing investment as one of Victoria’s key regional centres. The property offers developers the opportunity to capitalise on the city’s ongoing expansion and demand for new development.

View listing:
https://www.developmentready.com.au/properties/26-36-humffray-street-north-bakery-hill-vic-3350-248281



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Lot 5, 8 Stadium Drive, Robina QLD 4226

Brought to market by Colliers Steven King, Brendan Hogan and Jackson Robinson.

Located within the Robina precinct on the Gold Coast, this site benefits from proximity to major retail, health and education infrastructure. Robina continues to evolve as a key urban centre, supported by strong population growth and significant investment. The property’s positioning within this established hub supports a range of development outcomes aligned with the area’s continued expansion.

View listing:
https://www.developmentready.com.au/properties/lot-5-8-stadium-drive-robina-qld-4226-247892



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5 Belmore Street, Burwood NSW 2134

Brought to market by Colliers Guy Brady, Zhenni Lu and James Cowan.

Situated within Sydney’s Inner West, this Burwood site benefits from strong transport connectivity and proximity to a major retail and commercial centre. Burwood continues to attract significant development interest due to its accessibility and established urban amenity. The property offers developers exposure to a tightly held metropolitan location with ongoing demand.

View listing:
https://www.developmentready.com.au/properties/5-belmore-street-burwood-nsw-2134



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112 Adelaide Street, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324

Brought to market by Commerical Collective's Sarah Willcox and Isaac Reville in conjunction with Jake Smith and Miron Solomons of Cushman & Wakefield.

Located within the Hunter Region, this Raymond Terrace site benefits from strong local demand and proximity to Newcastle and surrounding growth areas. The region continues to attract population growth driven by affordability and connectivity. The property presents an opportunity to deliver development aligned with the area’s expanding residential and commercial needs.

View listing:
https://www.developmentready.com.au/properties/112-adelaide-st-raymond-terrace-nsw-2324-247513



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