Stockland has launched Halcyon Dales, its latest over 50s community on the Sunshine Coast designed to meet the strong demand for quality land lease communities in Queensland, and with the peace of mind of a guaranteed 9-month build.

Located on a 15-hectare site at the foot of the Glass House Mountains, Halcyon Dales will provide 212 low-maintenance, turnkey homes. Each home will feature a 7-star Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) rating, ensuring homes that have a lower cost to run.

Halcyon Dales combines the best of the Sunshine Coast lifestyle with resort-quality living, including a heated magnesium pool, a two-storey clubhouse, roof-top bar, pickleball courts, a bowling green, creative arts spaces, a gold class style cinema and salon treatment room with sauna.

Recent Stockland research shows that Australia’s over 50s population is projected to grow by 1.8 per cent annually over the next decade, outpacing overall population growth by 0.4 per cent.

Queensland is expected to see a higher rate at 1.9 per cent, making it one of the only states with a net gain in senior internal migration across both capital and regional areas. Coastal and rural regions in particular are hot spots as the sea and tree-change lifestyle trend gathers pace.[1]

Queensland is leading the nation in senior housing, accounting for 50 per cent of all newly developed land lease homes nationwide, with the Sunshine Coast particularly in demand.[2]

Stockland Project Director Andrew Astorquia says that with the over 50s population expected to peak before 2035[3], the land lease sector is expanding to provide housing for the ageing population over the next decade.

“As baby boomers retire, the land lease model stands out as a key affordable living solution to boost Australia’s housing supply. The decision to launch Halcyon Dales meets the demand for homes and enables buyers to move in sooner with our nine-month build guarantee,” Mr Astorquia said.

“Halcyon Dales offers buyers an opportunity to right-size without compromise, settle faster, and enjoy a low-maintenance, lock-up-and-go lifestyle. The top-of-the-line fixtures and high-quality finishes are all pre-selected so homeowners can look forward to no-fuss builds and settlement as early as July 2025,” Mr Astorquia added.

Stockland is also investing in infrastructure improvements for the community, with an upgraded Steve Irwin Way intersection that includes widened roads and a turning lane into the community, along with new pedestrian footpaths connecting Halcyon Dales to Beerwah, enhancing accessibility and safety into the local town centre.

Expressions of interest are now open, with the first release of six sites scheduled for January 2025 and monthly releases thereafter. Construction of the first homes and intersection upgrades will also begin in January.

Stockland Halcyon’s land lease communities have been redefining over 50s living for more than 17 years, with 17 communities either established or in development across Queensland, and 24 communities nationally. The land lease model gives customers the opportunity to free up capital with no hidden costs, stamp duty or deferred management fees, and homeowners retain all capital gains.

Halcyon Dales joins other successful Sunshine Coast communities, including Halcyon Parks at Caloundra, Halcyon Landing and Halcyon Lakeside at Bli Bli, and B by Halcyon at Buderim which was recognised as Australia’s ‘Best in Seniors Living’ at the 2024 Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) National Awards for Excellence. Halcyon Coves at nearby Aura is currently selling its second release with 15 sites remaining and Halcyon Nirimba has only re-sales available.

With limited availability in nearby communities, Halcyon Dales is highly anticipated as a scenic community nestled between two creeks at the foot of the picturesque Glass House Mountains, only a short drive to the beaches and the Bruce Highway (M1).

Halcyon Dales’ upcoming information session is on 5 February from 10am to 12pm at B by Halcyon, Buderim. With the first three information sessions reaching capacity, early registration is recommended by completing the ‘Register Now’ form on the website: https://www.stockland.com.au/halcyon-communities/qld/halcyon-dales

Halcyon Dales includes:
• Two pickleball courts
• 25m heated magnesium salt pool with spa
• Outdoor covered terrace and BBQ
• Lawn bowls with mountain views
• Bocce court
• Gold class style cinema
• Salon treatment room and sauna
• Gym with yoga studio
• Lounge and dance floor
• Bar, kitchen and private dining
• Library
• Games room with bar
• Multipurpose craft room
• Community workshop
• Community gardens
• Community walking paths
• Community gathering nooks

[1] Stockland Research, June 2024, ‘Demystifying the LLC penetration rate & risks of saturation’ – Forecast average annual population growth by state, 2023 reference

[2] Stockland Research, June 2024, ‘Demystifying the LLC penetration rate & risks of saturation’ – Forecast average annual population growth by state, 2023 reference

[3] Stockland Research, June 2024, ‘Demystifying the LLC penetration rate & risks of saturation’ – LLC Completions, Q2 2018 to Q4 2023.

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