A boutique apartment complex in Southport, the Gold Coast’s CBD. Minutes from the university hospital, the university campus and the light rail. A short walk to local cafes and the beach.
Larger apartments in the Gold Coast’s city centre, a short walk to cafes and the beach. Under construction now, completing mid-2027.
Southport cleared my five-layer scorecard with a PASS — no concerns, and a few cautions I’ll walk you through below.
A boutique apartment complex in Southport, the Gold Coast’s CBD. Minutes from the university hospital, the university campus and the light rail. A short walk to local cafes and the beach.
| Configuration | 3 & 4 bedroom apartments |
| Apartment size | 3 bedroom from 135 sqm |
| Amenity | Pool, BBQ area, function room |
| Price | On request |
| Gross yield | Up to ~5% (appraised) |
| Status | Under construction |
| Completion | Mid-2027 |
Vacancy is around 1%, rents are still climbing, and the tenant base is anchored by health and education — jobs that don’t disappear in a downturn. For me, that direction of travel matters more than a headline yield.
These are larger apartments with liveable floor plans. That’s the product owner-occupiers and long-stay tenants want, and it’s the stock that holds up best when supply lands.
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