Inside the new community taking shape in Moreton Bay

Moreton Bay is drawing buyers looking for homes that balance price, space, services and long-term liveability.PropTrack’s September 2026 Home Price Index shows that North and South Moreton Bay’s median house prices grew by 5.4% and 4.12% respectively, signalling rising interest in the area.According to the City of Moreton Bay, the population is also forecast to reach 690,000 by 2041, requiring an additional 88,300 dwellings to meet this demand.Rob Winters, Stockland Project Director, says that the region’s appeal for buyers is that it offers the opportunity to build a new home in an emerging area, while still having access to the existing shops, schools, healthcare, and train services nearby.“You’re not waiting for every part of a new community to be built before you can access those everyday essentials," he says.Rivermont, a Stockland community located in Lilywood, within the City of Moreton Bay’s broader Waraba growth area, is giving property seekers the opportunity to secure a new home in the fast-growing region.According to the Queensland government, Waraba is planned to grow into a major new urban area, with around 25,000 homes for approximately 65,000 residents, alongside emp...