Choosing the right home goes far beyond bricks and mortar—it’s about finding a cracking place that fits your lifestyle, your future, and your community. Together with Stockland, we’re helping you make that big dream a reality.
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Location and Potential
The perfect home isn’t just about today’s essentials—think of what future-you will thank you for. Sure, transport links, accessibility to work, great shops, and top-notch restaurants matter now, but dream bigger. Planning kids? You’ll also want good schools, parks, and medical care nearby—and a café with a killer double shot magic or flat white. Think about the future of your neighbourhood, too. Look for areas with development potential, like new infrastructure, parks, or upcoming businesses that could raise property values. And don’t forget sustainability—green spaces or solar panels could make your life just that bit sweeter. Aim for a ‘burb that can grow with you.
Lifestyle And Community
A thriving community means something different to everyone, so finding your fit might take some time and legwork. Before signing on the dotted line, dive in. Try hitting up the local gym, joining a book club, or visiting the pub to get a feel for your new neighbourhood. Family nearby? Bonus points. Build some connections and ask yourself: is this for me? Look for a social atmosphere, diversity and a local culture that resonates. If it feels good, you could be onto a winner.
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Doing your research into market trends, values, and the outlook is an important step for prospective buyers to understand the suburbs they’re interested in, and what they can expect.
Angus Moore, Executive Manager Economics at REA Group
Finance And Budget
Ready to buy? Huge congrats for ditching the avocado toast—that 20 per cent deposit isn’t going to save itself. Make sure what the bank offers you lines up with what you can actually afford to pay back. That means being really honest about the cost of living and your expenses (including potential vacays and future family planning) against your current income, mortgage repayments and interest rate rises. A mortgage broker is your best friend here, helping you navigate the maze of loan options and to find the right balance. Nail this step, and you’ll know exactly what you can afford to buy.
Grants And Incentives
Your home state could be your key to unlocking grants and incentives, so make sure you’re in the know—first home buyer perks vary across the country. On the national level, the Federal Government has programs like the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme, where you may snag a mortgage with just a 2-5% deposit and skip the lender’s mortgage insurance. Then, there’s the First Home Super Saver Scheme, which lets you dip into your super funds to save. And don't forget the Home Guarantee Scheme, with options like the First Home Buyer Guarantee, Family Home Guarantee (for the single parent families), and the Regional First Home Buyer Guarantee (for our country counterparts). Generally, these schemes work by having the government secure part of the loan, meaning the deposit can be reduced.
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Ready to buy your first home? To help decode the process and close up those knowledge gaps, we’re hosting a first-home buyers pop-up at Marnong Estate—complete with an expert property panel, DJs, and a stack of freebies from local vendors.
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What: Open Doors When: 10am - 12.30pm, Sunday 23 February Where: Marnong Estate, 2335 Mickleham Rd, Mickleham VIC 3064 Cost: Free
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It’s the place everyone wants to be, but it’s more than just four walls. It’s where you can chill out, be yourself, and recharge from the chaos. It’s your base for connecting with family, mates, and your community, and discovering a slew of epic new eats and experiences. Picking where you’ll live isn’t just about finding a banging location—it’s your ticket to lifestyle, culture, and building a space that’s all about you. Yes, buying a house or building new is a pretty big deal, but turning it into a home and finding your people? That’s where the real journey begins.
Together with Stockland—a leading residential developer that has been creating places Australians love to live since 1952—we’re guiding you through every step in this life changing process, sharing some cafes, pubs and parks in your new neighbourhood.
Finding a suburb that’s a perfect fit goes beyond price and postcode—it’s also about lifestyle, community and dreaming big.
When searching for the perfect location to build or buy your new home, it’s important to think about more than just today—consider how the area aligns with your future lifestyle, family plans, and long-term growth potential. Prioritising access to quality amenities, schools, walkability, and the future development of the community can make a meaningful difference in your daily life and the value of your investment.
Mike Davis, Executive General Manager, Masterplanned Communities, Stockland
You’ve narrowed down a primo postcode, now it’s time for the boring but important bit—figuring out what you can afford and securing your future home.
Stockland Open Doors
Buying a home in VIC?
For a limited time, Stockland is offering up to $40K* off selected land lots, house and land packages, and townhome packages at participating VIC communities. They’re also offering a $10K low deposit** on selected land lots, house and land packages, and townhome packages at all participating VIC communities.
The Checklist
Organise loan pre-approval You might need to move fast. Know what you can spend before your search begins.
Research recent sales Once you've been at it for a while, you'll understand what a property is worth on the specs alone.
Check out the space Find a floorplan that suits you, visit a display village or look at reviews of builders' experience.
Review the Contract A trustworthy conveyancer uncovers red flags in the contract of sale
Check the community's masterplan and guidelines This will cover the amenities and infrastructure, as well as guidelines that ensure surrounding streetscapes are consistent and well maintained.
New Builds And Design
New builds give you the opportunity to create your dream space. If you’re moving from a rental or smaller home, think about what you wish the space had—more storage, a bigger living room, a walk-in wardrobe. The world’s your oyster. Designing your own home also gives you the opportunity to build with intent, considering energy and cost savings that will ultimately benefit you in the long term. Get inspired here.
Colour And Customisation
Once you’ve built your ideal space, start thinking about the aesthetics. New builds unlock a swathe of exciting design decisions that transform the space from a house to a home. You’ll be able to choose everything from tapwear in the kitchen and bathroom to door handles and kitchen benchtops. Get that Pinterest board set up, you’re going to need it. Get inspired here.
Forget frustrating rental design restrictions. It’s time to personalise your brand spanking new pad and make the space your own.
Style And Furnishings
For those buying an existing home, the endless settlement period (usually six long weeks but sometimes up to 12) is the perfect time to plan your interiors. There are certain projects that are easier to take on before you move in, like painting walls or updating flooring. Others, like installing window furnishings or lighting, can wait until the budget allows. Unleash your inner Bobby Birk. Save pictures of interiors you love on Instagram or start some Pinterest boards. Before you know it, you’ll see a theme emerge: Grandmillenial, Maximalist, Cottagecore? Whatever your style, it can drive all your colour and furniture choices, keeping your brand-new home in mind.
Furnishings And Art
The best interiors take time to create. Curated ‘homely’ homes include a treasure trove of pieces collected from your favourite people and places. Vintage furniture nabbed at secondhand shops or on Marketplace, layered natural fibres in cushions and rugs and slick art pieces collected over a lifetime all add to the vibe. Framed family photographs, posters and pot plants all help make it personal, too. Starting from scratch? Don’t rush it: add pieces with intention.
Belonging to a community means being a part of something bigger than yourself: it’s about coming home to a place that feels just right.
Clubs And Local Businesses
When you move into a new ‘burb, the best way to feel a part of things is to get amongst it. Adding a morning walk into your routine, joining a local club and supporting local businesses are just a few ways you can start to connect with your neighbours. And trust us, the local barista knows everyone by name (and if they’re good, their coffee order too). If you have kids, take the time to talk to the other parents at drop off—not only will you make mates, you’ll get insider tips on the best local haunts.
New Mates
Being part of your community means getting stuck in to all it has to offer. Stockland communities are a great example of how a vibrant community can achieve this for residents—everything you might need is well within reach, including schools, parks, walking paths, essential shops and services, public transport and more. Work with what you have, and if all else fails, hit up your neighbour and say hello, you might be meeting your new best mate.
Gellibrand Cafe
Open 7 days a week, Gellibrand Cafe dishes up the best local produce in classic Aussie brunches. On the all-day brekkie menu you’ll find a crispy Korean fried chicken stack, locally-roasted coffee, and fresh house made pastries from the cabinet.
Grounders Cafe
Grounders Cafe Epping, just 20 minutes from Stockland Aurora Village, serves up a 100% halal menu with brunch classics like shakshuka, brekkie share plates, and extra-strong coffee. Their grazing boxes, packed with pastries, fresh fruit, and sliders, are perfect for your housewarming.
The South Corner
Tucked away in the Werribee 'burbs, this former milk bar turned café has kept its old charm. Devour steak sangas with your iced latte, before grabbing a few pastry shelf treats for the road.
The Garden Feast
Bought a new home? You’ll want to start filling it up with lots of houseplants and great food. Luckily, The Garden Feast has both. Tuck into seasonal plates and strong brews in their terrace café before strolling through the nursery of native plants and florals ready to fill your new digs.
Chapter One
Bounty iced chocolates and chorizo sangas anyone? This family-run coffee bar serves up inventive drinks and snacks, which you can tuck in to on the front benches.
Ruby's Cafe
Boasting community vibes as strong as their coffee, Ruby’s is your new favorite spot for pie, baked treats, and morning cocktails. Located in Yarraville, the pup-friendly cafe invites your four-legged friends to lounge on their sprawling terrace and indoor couches.
Keith Longhurst Reserve, Figtree Hill
Dense bushlands, native flora and fauna and a winding waterfalls to dip your toes in—Keith Longhurst Reserve has all the makings of a go-to bushwalking route. Make sure to pack a full water bottle and snacks, as a few of the routes are a bit of a hike.
The Ritual Espresso, Elara
The newest addition to the Ritual Espresso team has landed just up the road from your Stockland Elara village. Dishing brunch classics with a twist—think knafeh french toast and loaded avo toast—this light-filled spot is the answer to your brekkie catch ups when showing off your new pad.
Bobby Bakehouse Gables, The Gables
The latest addition to the Bobby Bakehouse family is a baked treat haven on Earth. Housed in refurbished farm sheds, Bobby's offers ample seating and the occasional live show to enjoy their freshly baked loaded pies, vanilla slices, and hot cinnamon doughnuts around.
Tommy's Cafe At The Vineyard
Strong coffee, hearty breakfasts, and fresh ice cream served daily make Tommy’s Cafe your new go-to local (and the newest kid on the block). Nestled in the vibrant Vineyard Village, grab a scoop and find a spot in the sun-soaked courtyard while the kiddos explore the playground out front.
Yarrabilba Hotel, Yarrabilba
It’s important to have a good pub feed just up the road when considering a move and Yarrabilba Hotel fits the bill perfectly. Tuck in to pub classics like bangers and mash while sipping spritzy cocktails on the expansive tropical deck. Meanwhile, the kiddos can have a blast on the adventure playground.
Flinders-Goolman Conservation Estate
Settle into your tree change with a new local walking route. Sprawling mountain ranges and bushlands span across the 2,200 hectares with ample opportunities to spend your weekends bushwalking, horseriding, mountain biking and birdwatching.
Jetty Coffee Co, Shoreline
Jetty Coffee Co will soon become your next local when Shoreline Stockland is only a short trip to Straddie. Pack a picnic with strong brews, loaded fresh croissants and vanilla slice from the coffee kiosk before your beach days.
Siromet Wines
Not only are you moving into a fresh forever home, Shoreline community is also a quick stroll from one of Queensland’s best wineries, Sirromet Wines. Your weekends will slowly be filled with the slew of live gigs, restaurants, gourmet grocers and of course vineyards ready to explore just up the road.
Spring Mountain Forest Park, Providence
The more opportunities to get out among wildlife the better. The Spring Mountain route while steep is worth the trek with dense forests, wildlife and a small rock cave to explore on the way to 360 hinterland views.
Cottonwood Cafe
Local really is best especially when it’s fresh Portugese tarts. Nestled opposite Goodwill Park, this charming café serves locally roasted coffee from 10 am every day, ensuring you can enjoy a delightful sweet treat alongside an iced latte, daily.
Amberton Beach Twillight Markets, Amberton Beach
There’s no better way to connect with your new community than locals markets. Running fortnightly Thursdays pack a picnic rug and find a spot to enjoy the live music, local food trucks and artisan treats on offer.
Oceans 27
Just like Clooney with his trusty 11, your new local Oceans 27 is packed with live entertainment, fresh food, and inventive cocktails to welcome you to the Amberton Beach community. Open early and closing late, grab an oceanfront seat to enjoy stacked pancakes, fresh natural oysters, and your choice of a margarita or iced latte.
The Shore Cafe Alkimos
Freshly squeezed juice, iced lattes, and gelato on the beach—your new morning ritual awaits at The Shore Cafe. Open 7 days a week, round up your early-rising crew and grab a spot out front to soak in the sweeping ocean views.
Sprout Hub
Perched amoung a leafy playground and park, Sprout Hub serves up locally roasted coffee, handmade products, and community events. Plus, with 10c from every dollar spent at the cafe reinvested into local groups, it’s a feel-good way to connect with your community.
Yanchep Treetop Adventure
Get out and get those endorphins pumping with a few trips through Yanchep Treetop Adventure. Gather your crew to conquer 16 ziplines and 70+ aerial challenges across 2 junior and 5 Tree Ropes courses.
Alkimos Surf Lifesaving Club
The best way to get to know your community and enjoy Alkimos’ endless beaches is by joining the Alkimos Surf Lifesaving Club. Train to become a lifesaver or turn Sunday beach days into a tradition by signing up the little ones for Nippers.
Seal The Deal
Curate Your Space
Find Your People
Buying a home in QLD?
For a limited time this summer, Stockland is offering 500 new land lots^ across Stockland QLD communities.
Buying a home in WA?
For a limited time, Stockland is offering 100 new land lots released in Stockland WA for under $375,000~.
The Checklist
1. Organise loan pre-approval You might need to move fast. Know what you can spend before your search begins.
Your pocket-sized guide to the buying process.
2. Research recent sales Once you've been at it for a while, you'll understand what a property is worth on the specs alone.
3. Check out the space Find a floorplan that suits you, visit a display village or look at reviews of builders' experience.
6. Review the contract A trustworthy conveyancer uncovers red flags in the contract of sale.
5. Check the community's masterplan and guidelines
This will cover the amenities and infrastructure, as well as guidelines that ensure surrounding streetscapes are consistent and well maintained.
4. Speak to a sales professional Set up some time to speak to a Stockland expert to better understand the nuances of the local market and the specific benefits available.
Ready to make a move now? Explore limited time sale offers at participating* Stockland communities across Australia.
Buying a home in NSW?
Explore new house and land packages across Stockland's NSW communities.
NSW
Curious about the current state of the property market? To help bring you timely intel and post-purchase design insights, we’re hosting a home buyers pop-up in Calderwood Valley—complete with an expert property panel, DJs, and a stack of freebies.
THE DETAILS
What: Open Doors When: 10am - 12.30pm, Saturday 15 March Where: Calderwood Valley Cost: Free
QLD
Ready to buy your first home? To help decode the process and close up those knowledge gaps, we’re hosting a first-home buyers pop-up at Brouhaha Brewing—complete with an expert property panel, DJs, and a stack of freebies.
THE DETAILS
What: Open Doors When: 10am - 12.30pm, Saturday 1 March Where: Brouhaha Brewing, 1 Edison Cres, Baringa QLD 4551 Cost: Free
WA
Ready to buy your first home? To help decode the process and close up those knowledge gaps, we’re hosting a first-home buyers pop-up at Amberton Beach Bar & Kitchen—complete with an expert property panel, DJs, and a stack of freebies.
THE DETAILS
What: Open Doors When: 10am - 12.30pm, Saturday 8 March Where: Amberton Beach Bar & Kitchen, 2 Idyllic Vw, Eglinton WA 6034 Cost: Free
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Victoria - *Incentive is up to a $40,000 rebate (GST incl), which is applied at settlement. Promotion applies to selected vacant land lots, house and land packages and townhomes at select Stockland communities across Victoria. Promotion finishes on 31 March 2025 at 5pm (ADST). Visit https://www.stockland.com.au/residential/vic/sale-terms for full terms and conditions.
**Incentive is a $10,000 reduced deposit. Not a purchase price rebate or reduction. Promotion applies to selected vacant land lots, house and land packages and townhome products at select Stockland communities across Victora. Promotion finishes on 31 March 2025 at 5pm (ADST). Visit https://www.stockland.com.au/residential/vic/sale-terms for full terms and conditions.
Queensland - ^ Lots to be released across Stockland’s Queensland communities throughout the promotion period of 16.01.2025 to 31.03.2025. Stockland makes no guarantees regarding the availability of any lots or the timing of their release. Speak to a Stockland Sales Professional for specific lot details.
Western Australia - ~ Price correct at 16.01.25. Lots to be released across Stockland’s WA communities throughout the promotion period of 16.01.2025 to 31.03.2025. Stockland makes no guarantees regarding the availability of any lots or timing of their release. Speak to a Sales Professional for specific lot details.
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