With surging popularity, constrained supply and price growth, many buyers keen to be in or near Brisbane and the Gold Coast are thinking outside the box to secure their dream property.
Realestate.com.au data shows the median house price in Brisbane rose by 17 per cent to $1.07 million in the year to March 2026, while the median house price in the Gold Coast rose to a new record median of $1.12 million in the same period, making it a particularly challenging market for first-time buyers and families.
An alternative opportunity, however, is emerging in the beautiful Scenic Rim region near both cities.
“This area is getting the run-off from the growth of the cities, with buyers looking for more realistic and affordable options,” says Calum Buchanan, Development Manager at SKF Development.
A leading example is Beaudesert, which offers an outdoor lifestyle, an established town centre, and brand-new house and land opportunities.
“Beaudesert is perched between Brisbane and the Gold Coast, about an hour’s drive from each,” he says.
“For people looking for a quality family home, the planning scheme in the area still allows space for larger blocks rather than everything being cut up into terrace lots.”
Scenic Rim suburbs like Beaudesert offer not only beautiful landscapes, but also a more affordable entry point for buyers.
A new community with room to grow
In the heart of Beaudesert, a new community, Oakview Heights, is now in development, with a focus on house and land opportunities for first-home buyers, families and investors.
From established developer, SKF Development, Oakview Heights has just 48 homesites, featuring generously sized blocks averaging 700sqm and starting at $409,500.
“The blocks are sizable, which is attractive to families, and even to downsizers coming out of the Brisbane, Logan or Gold Coast markets,” says Mr Buchanan.
“The house and land packages available start at $858,900, which is still very attractive to entry-level buyers and investors as well.”
The home sites at Oakview Heights sit in a tranquil cul-de-sac, naturally creating a sense of local community.
“With so much space on your block you can have your caravan, you can have a pool, your veggie patch – you don’t have to compromise,” he says.
Oakview Heights is a new community offering generously sized house and land packages in Beaudesert.
The benefits of building new in Beaudesert
In addition to space, affordability and community, Mr Buchanan says one of the advantages of building a new home at Oakview Heights is the ability to tailor it to exactly what you need.
SKF Development partners with a range of builders which have plenty of designs to choose from that suit the blocks available.
“The packages give buyers an overall starting point, but there’s typically some flexibility to look at other façades, or change the specs to three or four bedrooms, whatever the case may be,” says Mr Buchanan.
He points out that all the land at Oakview Heights is delivered flat or benched, with retaining walls and services completed by the developer, helping to keep building costs down.
There are also the advantages of being able to build a home that has a fixed price and features the latest in energy efficiency.
Building a home in Oakview Heights means buyers can take advantage of all the benefits of living in a new, expertly designed community.
A Scenic Rim lifestyle with parks, schools and shops
Life at Oakview Heights is enhanced by the surrounding landscape, with the Scenic Rim area being one of Queensland’s most beautiful regions.
The region features national parks, mountains, hiking trails, camping spots and golf courses, making it a great place to live a healthy lifestyle.
“Life is a little more relaxed and you can get to know the community,” says Mr Buchanan.
Everyday convenience is also close by, with childcare, schooling and a local IGA within walking distance.
“There’s a school right next to the community and the site is very close to the Beaudesert town centre, which has amenities such as a regional hospital, and all the retail, supermarkets, and cafes you’d expect,” he says.
Families are drawn to Beaudesert's conveniently located schools, shops, and green spaces.
Making Oakview Heights your new home
With access to both Brisbane and Gold Coast, spacious blocks, the chance to build a brand-new home, great local amenity and stunning surrounding scenery, there is a lot on offer for the future residents of Oakview Heights.
Add to this upcoming investment and new infrastructure in the region, and Mr Buchanan expects sales will move quickly.
“The Inland Rail project is going to create a massive employment hub to the west, which will drive significant residential and population growth into the area for decades to come,” says Mr Buchanan.
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