Stockland has launched Ampére, a new all-electric* village within its Aura masterplanned community on the Sunshine Coast, bringing together energy-efficient homes and smart technology to support more sustainable living from day one.

Ampére is set to become Stockland’s first neighbourhood in Australia where homes are designed to achieve net-zero energy**. Based on modelling of a typical household’s energy use, the initiative helps residents reduce both their environmental footprint and electricity bills.

Each town home in Ampére includes a solar and battery system designed to generate up to 120 per cent of household energy needs[1] – enough renewable energy to power an entire household annually. This could help residents reduce electricity costs by up to $2,000 a year and up to four tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions, depending on how energy is used in the home[2].

Stockland Senior Development Manager Genaea Keith said Ampére’s smart, future-ready design helps homeowners cut through the complexity and live more sustainably from the day they move in.

“Our customers are looking for smarter, more sustainable ways to manage everyday living, but it can be difficult to know where to start”, Ms Keith said.

“At Ampére, sustainability isn’t something residents need to navigate later. Homes are designed from the ground up to be all-electric, with solar, battery storage and smart technology working together to help lower energy costs and make everyday living simpler.”

“The vision is to create an integrated energy ecosystem that helps residents generate, store and intelligently manage energy.”

Alongside solar and battery, homes also feature smart home energy management systems, smart electrical meters, digital water meters and EV-ready garages. Designed as all-electric homes, renewable energy can be used to power everyday essentials including cooking, hot water, heating and cooling.

An 8-star energy rating[3], smart orientation and efficient all-electric systems also help homes stay cooler in summer and warmer in winter while using less energy every day.

According to Ms Keith, Ampére reflects a fundamental shift in how new communities are being designed and delivered.

“Energy efficiency is the new baseline for modern living as Australians seek greater control over energy use and household costs. Ampére reflects the evolution of community design, delivering a fully integrated energy ecosystem with homes designed to produce, store and intelligently manage their own energy.”

RACQ Solar is supporting the delivery of the solar and battery systems for the precinct. The Company’s CEO, Rob Chambers, said it reflects their commitment to helping Queensland households transition to more sustainable, affordable energy.

“We’re proud to be working on a project that’s setting a new benchmark for sustainable living in Queensland,” Mr Chambers said.

“Ampére shows what’s possible when solar and battery technology is designed into a community from the ground up, rather than retrofitted later. Every home will be equipped to generate, store and use renewable energy efficiently, giving residents real protection against rising electricity costs while reducing their environmental impact.

“It reflects our broader commitment to making clean, reliable energy more accessible for Queensland households, and we’re excited to see Aura families benefit from day one.”

Households will also receive three years subscription to EnergyFlex, a platform enabling residents to monitor and maximise household renewable energy usage. Chief Executive Officer, Garry Harding said access to dynamic usage insights will help residents build smart energy habits and choose the best electricity retail plan.

“Stockland’s approach at Ampére goes beyond the build, equipping homeowners with EnergyFlex so they can understand their energy use from day one,” Mr Harding said.

“It’s about creating a new standard where customers are not just purchasing an all-electric home, they’re given the knowledge and tools to get the best out of it.”

Located in Banya, Ampére sits along the Aura Brook with direct access to Nirimba State Primary School and Joy Early Learning childcare centre. Residents will also benefit from proposed walking trails, parkland and open space planned along the Aura Brook corridor. The neighbourhood is less than two kilometres from the future Aura Town Centre and Aura Parklands, both currently under construction.

Builder partners Thompson Sustainable Homes and NuTrend Homes will deliver the first release, with residents anticipated to move in from early 2027.

Expressions of interest for Ampére are now open. To find out more, visit the Stockland Aura Display Village, open daily from 10am to 5pm, to speak to Thompson Sustainable Homes and NuTrend Homes directly.

For further information: www.stockland.com.au/residential/qld/aura/location/ampere

About Aura

Aura is Australia’s largest masterplanned community and is currently home to more than 16,000 residents. On completion, Aura is designed to have over 200 kilometres of walking paths and cycling veloways, connecting the community and encouraging residents to live active and healthy lifestyles. There are plans for a Central Park, a 120-hectare regional park, 10 sporting grounds as well as parks and playgrounds within 400m walking distance of every home, linking residential areas to local employment precincts, schools, the city centre and local neighbourhood retail centres.

**What is all-electric?

The Australian Government defines ‘all-electric’ as replacing products and appliances that use non-electric fuels, like gas or petrol, with electric technologies: https://www.energy.gov.au/households/electrification

*What is a net-zero energy home?

The Australian Government defines a net-zero energy home as homes that have an energy-efficient thermal shell and appliances, and when combined with renewable energy systems, over a year their total energy production minus their total energy use equals zero: https://www.yourhome.gov.au/live-adapt/zero-carbon

[1] Based on modelling by RACQ using typical Queensland household energy use, dwelling characteristics and energy prices.

[2] Estimated savings are based on modelling by GEM Energy Australia Pty Ltd trading as RACQ Solar using typical Queensland household energy use, dwelling characteristics and energy prices. Actual savings will vary depending on individual household behaviour and conditions.

[3] The Australian Government’s Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) uses a 0 to 10-star system to measure a home’s energy efficiency.