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Resort Spotlight: Living Gems Moreton Bay
29
Jan
Living Gems Moreton Bay is an over-50s haven right in the heart of Moreton Bay at Burpengary East. Situated in a secure gated community, there are 186 cleverly laid-out homes with plenty of resort-style features that makes every day an adventure. Operating on a land lease model, homeowners will have more financial freedom, stronger connections, and plenty of time to dive into the stuff they love most. Whether it’s relaxing on the indoor lounges or picking up a hobby at the creative studio, Living Gems Moreton Bay will support over 50s with an active, fulfilling life. Homes Built for Bayside Bliss From a choice of five different designs, the homes at Living Gems Moreton Bay take on a bayside charm, with seamless indoor-outdoor flow that makes the most for family and friends. Built with over-50s in mind, they're modern and low-fuss, boasting open-plan setups, high ceilings, premium finishes, and clever storage solutions that keeps clutter at bay. Throw in security systems as standard, generous walk-in wardrobes, and sunny alfresco zones, and it feels like home the get-go. Country Club: Social Heart of the Resort The resort’s Country Club is designed to spark activity, connection, and friendships. There is a grand ballroom to host gatherings, private cinema for movie nights, a golf simulator to practise your swing, and a range...
28
Jan
Strong Interest in the First Moreton Bay Information Session
What a fantastic turnout for our first Living Gems Moreton Bay Information Session—huge thanks to everyone who came along to our event on the 27th January! It was so exciting to introduce all our guests to our vision for this amazing over-50s resort, and we loved the incredible energy, support, and all those great questions! Tucked in the Burpengary neighbourhood in stunning Moreton Bay, this multi-million-dollar lifestyle resort is set to raise the bar on resort living with an array of facilities like a resort pool, cinema, bowling green, tennis court, and a whole lot more. This stunning resort will offer 186 contemporary homes, with four modern timeless designs to choose from, plus the One Series. All homes are designed to be low maintenance and seamlessly blend indoor and outdoor living to give you the best lifestyle possible. With demand going strong, our second session is now full! Due to an overwhelming amount of interest, we’re taking expression of interest in a third session. Please register your interest here. Thanks again to everyone who joined us! Keen to chat more? Give our friendly sales team a call at 1800 957 981—we'd love to hear from you!
22
Jan
Resort Spotlight: Living Gems Harris Crossing
Live your best life at Living Gems Harris Crossing! The resort provides a fresh way of living for over-50s, where lifestyle, comfort, and freedom come together in a thoughtfully designed resort environment. With plenty of active living options, full transparency, and the ability to keep 100% of your capital gains, Living Gems Harris Crossing is a lifestyle resort that attracts over-50s seeking an affordable, vibrant community. Located in Bohle Plains in Townsville, this gated community delivers relaxed North Queensland living, with modern homes and a suite of resort-style amenities designed to foster connection, wellbeing, and enjoyment. Operating on a land lease community model, Living Gems Harris Crossing allows homeowners to enjoy high-quality, well-designed homes at a more accessible price point.Thanks to the land lease model, it means no exit fees, no deferred management fees, and you get to keep your capital gains. This helps free up capital to focus on the experiences that matter most!Location like no other Set in the welcoming suburb of Bohle Plains, Living Gems Harris Crossing offers the perfect balance of convenience and tranquility. Vibrant yet peaceful, the resort is a private oasis that offers a relaxed pace of life. If you decide...
17
Dec
Construction Underway at Living Gems Rockhampton
Exciting progress is being made at Living Gems Rockhampton, with construction officially underway at our brand new over-50s lifestyle community in Parkhurst.The project has reached a significant milestone, with the first slab poured and the first frame already standing — a clear sign that this highly anticipated community is quickly becoming a reality.Celebrating a Milestone with Community LeadersTo mark the occasion, Living Gems was proud to be joined on site by Rockhampton Regional Council Mayor Tony Williams, Councillors Shane Latcham and Marika Taylor, and Living Gems CEO Anthony Puljich, as the first sod was turned.This milestone reflects not only strong progress on site, but also the shared vision for a vibrant new community that will offer exceptional lifestyle opportunities for over-50s living in Central Queensland.Strong Interest as Stage One Now SellingWith construction moving ahead rapidly, Stage One is now selling, and we are already seeing strong interest from both local buyers and those from across Central Queensland keen to secure...
17
Dec
Sales Centre Now Open at Living Gems Rockhampton
Living Gems Rockhampton recently celebrated an exciting milestone with the official opening of our on-site Sales Centre, welcoming dozens of guests to the Parkhurst location.The event provided a wonderful opportunity to meet local residents and future homeowners, share our vision for this one-of-a-kind over-50s lifestyle community, and offer a first look at what life at Living Gems Rockhampton will be like.A Warm Welcome for Future ResidentsGuests enjoyed light refreshments and cold drinks while spending time with the Living Gems team, learning more about the thoughtfully designed homes, vibrant lifestyle, and impressive resort-style facilities planned for the community.The atmosphere reflected the welcoming, social environment that will define Living Gems Rockhampton — a place where residents can feel connected, active and supported as they move into their next chapter.Strong Interest as Stage One Now SellingWith Stage One now selling, interest continues to build from buyers across Central Queensland and beyond who are eager to secure their place early in this landmark development.Living...
10
Dec
Living Gems Harris Crossing Sales Centre Now Open
We are delighted to announce that the Sales Centre at Living Gems Harris Crossing is officially open, marking an exciting milestone for our newest lifestyle resort in tropical North Queensland. Designed to deliver exceptional comfort, community, and resort-quality amenities, Living Gems Harris Crossing represents the next chapter in premium over-50s living in Townsville.Our launch welcomed dozens of guests for an exclusive first look at what will become one of the region’s premier lifestyle communities. Visitors enjoyed fresh barista-made coffee, light refreshments, and the opportunity to meet future neighbours and speak with our knowledgeable Living Gems team. The sense of anticipation was unmistakable, and the community spirit is already taking shape.
A New Benchmark for Lifestyle Living in Townsville
Nestled within 13.6 hectares in the rapidly growing Harris Crossing precinct, Living Gems Harris Crossing is thoughtfully designed to include approximately 295 low-maintenance homes, paired with more than $16 million in premium, resort-style amenities.Future residents can look forward to an exceptional range of facilities,...
03
Dec
Construction starts on 295-home Townsville over-50s
Construction has commenced on a new $210 million over-50s community in Bohle Plains, Townsville – one of the first projects of its kind to be delivered in the North Queensland city since the 1970s.Townsville City Council Mayor Nick Dametto joined Living Gems CEO Anthony Puljich and homebuyers Rhonda and Terry Sanderson to turn the first sod on Living Gems Harris Crossing today (Tuesday, 2 December).The gated community will feature 295 low-maintenance homes designed to meet the needs of the region’s ageing population, where one in three residents is over 50, while helping to free family-sized housing for younger generations.Construction also commenced on the first of $16 million of community amenities, designed to help residents stay active, healthy and social, including a resort-style pool, pickleball court, golf simulator, bowling alley, bar, cinema, yoga space and RV parking.About 100 construction workers will be employed at any one time to bring Living Gems Harris Crossing to life over the next five years.Cr Dametto...
03
Dec
New 328-home Townsville over-50s community approved
An artist's impression of Living Gems MacKinnon’s Reach Country Club House. Family-owned land lease developer Living Gems has been given the green light for its second Townsville community — a 328-home over-50s resort in the city’s south-west.The $180 million Living Gems MacKinnon’s Reach will be located on a 14.36-hectare greenfield parcel at 55 Lynam Road, Gumlow, in Maidment Group’s MacKinnon’s Reach masterplanned community.It is less than three kilometres from Living Gems Harris Crossing, which received approval in May (2025) and is also located within a Maidment Group community.The secure, gated Living Gems MacKinnon’s Reach will feature $19 million of resort-style amenities, including a Country Club, pickleball and tennis courts, lawn bowls, a community garden and RV parking.Living Gems CEO Anthony Puljich said the demand for housing in Townsville was strong.“We’ve been inundated with interest for Living Gems Harris Crossing, prompting our decision to secure approval for our second Townsville community to meet the high demand,” he said.“Premium resort-style living is a...
17
Oct
Rockhampton Information Session draws strong community interest
Our Living Gems Rockhampton Information Session was a great success! Thank you to all those that joined us to hear about our vision for Living Gems Rockhampton. We received incredible support and excitement (and questions!) from our attendees that are looking forward to calling Living Gems Rockhampton home.Set in an iconic location on the glorious Capricorn Coast, the $360-million, 27-hectare landmark will set the bar high for what resort living for over-50s looks like. Packed with premium lifestyle facilities, such as a private cinema, golf simulator, three swimming pools, including an indoor pool, as well as RV parking, life at Living Gems Rockhampton will be nothing short of spectacular.Available in multiple home designs, such as the Murray and Fitzroy, Stage 1 homes are now available and we have more exciting news to come, so stay tuned for updates! If you are interested in learning more or missed the information session, give our sales team a call on 1800 954 214.Living Gems Rockhampton Sales Centre is at 17 McMillan Avenue, Parkhurst, Rockhampton. Open Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm and Saturday, 10am-4pm by appointment.
16
Oct
Standing room only at Harris Crossing information evening
A big thank you to everyone who joined us at the Harris Crossing Information Evening - it was standing room only as locals came along to hear about our vision for Living Gems Harris Crossing.What stood out most was the incredible support from the community and the excitement many of you shared about the possibility of having such a beautiful place to call home. We loved chatting with you about what’s just around the corner for North Queensland living.Our Harris Crossing community is taking shape fast, with more than $16 million in premium lifestyle facilities on the way - including a stunning Country Club with a pool, gym, movie theatre, salon and much more.The community will also feature a Summer House with an outdoor pool and spaces to relax and connect, along with parking for RVs and caravans, plus many more thoughtful inclusions designed for true tropical resort-style living.We’re thrilled to share that Stage 1 of Living Gems Harris Crossing...
17
Sep
Living Gems unveils 186-home Moreton Bay community
We're excited to unveil plans for a 186-home over-50s lifestyle community in Moreton Bay, with preliminary site works already underway ahead of the new resort's launch early next year.The $140 million community will be located at 273-308 Buckley Road in Burpengary East and feature modern low-maintenance homes alongside a $13 million Country Club, with luxury resort-style facilities including a pool, cinema, gym, and pickleball court.The development received approval from Moreton Bay Regional Council in November 2024. Civil construction has now commenced, with the first homes anticipated to start going up early next year (2026).Living Gems CEO Anthony Puljich said Living Gems Moreton Bay will meet continued high demand for ‘right-sized’ homes, while helping free up established homes in the area.“Moreton Bay is one of the fastest-growing regions in Australia, and that’s only going to gather pace in the years ahead,” he said.“The idyllic location, by the water and midway between the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane, make it popular with all...
