10 prime developments for sale across Australia
If you’re looking for your next prime development investment – whether it’s shovel-ready or you’re armoured up and ready to run through the planning and development process – there are 731 commercial properties mentioning “prime development opportunity” currently for sale across Australia.
From residential developments to industrial parks, prime developments are in demand. This is often due to their strategic locations, such as growing economic areas, a busy urban centre or near transportation. They often have potential for growth, fall under favourable zoning and regulations for a smoother approval process, and leave a community impact by enhancing the area’s overall appeal.
Sift through these 10 hand-picked buys; one might be right for you.
Swanbank, Queensland
Stage two of the BrisWest Industrial Estate offers three development-ready zones within the 60-hectare parcel of land to create a well-connected industrial precinct. Located on the Cunningham Highway, just 35 minutes from the Brisbane CBD, the land is suitable for both A-double and B-double truck movement. The property, zoned for Regional Business and Industry within the Ipswich City Council, boasts full services – sewer, water, power, NBN – and is 100 per cent flood-free & EnviroDevelopment six-leaf certified.
Bradfield, NSW
Located on the edge of the Western Sydney Airport – due for first-stage completion in 2026 – this 4.05-hectare property offers flexible ENT (Enterprise) zoning and access to a future major transport hub for Sydney. With development potential for both industrial and/or commercial purposes (STCA), the property is close to the under-construction M12 freeway and the proposed Eastern Ring Road and Cargo Precinct of Western Sydney Airport.
Healesville, Victoria
With 23.25 hectares split across two titles, this property in the Yarra Valley food and wine region offers the potential to create the commercial operation you’ve always dreamed of. Zoned as a Special Use Zone, development opportunities could include wineries, hotels or multiple other options. As the nearby town centre attracts approximately 5.5 million visitors annually, this is your chance to build a legacy.
Springfield Central, Queensland
This 5.83-hectare pocket of land comes with a concept plan showing the potential to develop up to 217 townhouses on the property (STCA). Zoned as Town Centre, the property in this fast-growing region boasts access to public transport links, a major shopping centre, Mater Hospital and UniSQ campus. The area has experienced strong population growth recently, along with growing demand for housing.
Sydney, NSW
Boasting a three-sided corner freehold in the highly sought-after Central/Surry Hills area, the property is offered for lease or for sale with the chance to make it into something memorable. The building offers flexibility for multiple uses, including corporate offices, build-to-rent, co-living or hotel development (STCA). The 333-square-metre corner block was previously approved for an 18-storey mixed-use building, which included retail, hotel and private accommodation.
South Yunderup, Western Australia
Featuring four adjoining lots spread across 359 hectares, this huge parcel of land presents an opportunity for future urban development (STCA). The property is next to the Austin Lakes Estate – which has nearly sold out its 18th stage – and just 15 minutes from Mandurah and Pinjarra and 45 minutes south of Perth.
Surrey Hills, Victoria
Sitting on a high-profile corner within Surry Hills’ Union Road retail precinct, this property offers five shopfronts plus a studio on the one title. The 829-square-metre block boasts three street frontages and sits opposite the Union train station, with an estimated fully leased rental of $185,206 per annum plus GST and outgoings. Zoned for Commercial 1, there is an opportunity to develop a multistorey residential or commercial development in the future (STCA).
West Ryde, NSW
Just 16 kilometres from the Sydney CBD, this 2928-square-metre property in the heart of West Ryde is brimming with potential. The property sits on Victoria Road, one of Sydney’s busiest arterial thoroughfares, and offers dual street access via Station Street and Gaza Road. There are countless opportunities to develop for residential, commercial or mixed-use projects. The property is eligible for lodgement under the NSW government’s Housing Delivery Authority policy.
South Yarra, Victoria
When you think about prime shopping strips in Melbourne, they don’t come much bigger than Toorak Road in South Yarra. This 987-square-metre property boasts a 23-metre frontage to the Toorak Road strip and is anchored by a mix of established tenants across hospitality and office space. Offered for the first time in 17 years, it presents an opportunity to further develop the site (STCA) into something befitting of its surroundings, which include luxury developments Capital Grand and Vogue Private Residence.
Gables, NSW
Part of Stockland’s The Gables master-planned community, this 1.86-hectare property sits within a key growth area in Sydney’s Hills District. The property is zoned R1 General Residential and is surrounded by existing and future infrastructure, including schools, retail, recreation facilities and the planned Gables Town Centre. The property is for sale via expressions of interest.
