Prestige buyers on the Gold Coast are starting to look beyond the sand.
With beachfront homes becoming harder to snap up – and pricier than ever – more lifestyle-led buyers are turning their attention inland, where space, privacy and amenity meet in one neat package.
One suburb firmly on the radar? Carrara.
Carrara has always boasted leafy streets, lakes, and big-name sports facilities with ten world-class golf courses within 5km including Palm Meadows, Emerald Lakes, RACV Royal Pines Resort Gold Coast and Lakelands Golf Course – the last two of which hosted the 30th Gold Coast World Masters Golf Championship.
But it’s now coming into its own as a prestige address.
Hinterlands suburbs like Carrara are becoming a hub for luxury homes on the Gold Coast.
According to realestate.com.au data, searches for Carrara homes in the $1.4–$2 million range have jumped noticeably over the past year, outpacing some better-known coastal spots.
It’s a sign that buyers are rethinking what “prime position” really means.
Families have easy access to Emmanuel College, local childcare centres and the much-loved Carrara Markets, while Pacific Fair and Robina Town Centre are only minutes away.
And when it’s time to hit the beach or the city, the M1 motorway and a 15‑minute drive to Broadbeach keep things connected.
It's also just 60 minutes to both Brisbane and Byron Bay, plus only 15 minutes away from the airport.
The area also offers world-class healthcare with the $1.8 billion Gold Coast University Hospital which opened in 2013 with 750 beds.
A closer look at Cumulus Grand Villas
The new Cumulus Grand Villas community is shaping up to be one of Carrara’s most talked about additions.
Developed by VentureCrowd, it’s an exclusive collection of 59 architect-designed homes set high on a ridgeline with views sweeping across the hinterland and Broadbeach skyline.
Built by Devcon Property Group, with design by BDA Architecture – two well-respected local teams behind some of the Gold Coast's standout projects – Cumulus Grand Villas is a blend of luxury design with rare connection to nature.
Buyers can choose from four three- and four-bedroom prestigious design collections: Skyline, Canopy, Savanna, and Broadview.
Each Villa has been carefully designed to maximise its elevated position and welcome the natural beauty of the landscape.
“There’s variety in the designs to satisfy a wide range of buyer needs,” says David Whitting, Director of Property at VentureCrowd.
“We’re seeing more prestige buyers search beyond the beachfront because they are looking for more space, privacy and better value with strong capital growth."
“Carrara is emerging as the latest suburb to offer that, along with the kind of amenities and lifestyle you’d expect from a prime Gold Coast address located in South East Queenslands growth corridor,” adds Mr Whitting.
Homes include European appliances, premium finishes and considered sustainable features.
Open-plan living areas flow to private balconies overlooking bushland, with some homes offering exclusive gardens or courtyards.
The Cumulus Grand Villas by VentureCrowd are expertly designed homes with sweeping Hinterland views.
Amenity that feels like a retreat
Life at Cumulus Grand Villas is designed around wellness and connection.
“There’s been a real lifestyle shift in the past few years: buyers are prioritising quality of life and community, and that’s exactly what Carrara delivers,” Mr Whitting says.
The Infinity Recreational Centre comes with a heated magnesium pool, pizza oven and barbecue zone, communal kitchen, entertainment lounge and a skyline backdrop that engulfs the luxury of the address.
On the doorstep:
- A 2-acre private nature reserve
- Walking trails through regenerated bushland
- Secure gated community with number plate recognition
- Embedded electricity network securing low energy costs
- NBN ready
- Upgrade to solar batteries available
The Infinity Recreation Centre at Cumulus Grand Villas is attracting buyers that are looking for lifestyle built into their luxury address.
Why buyers are paying attention
Three-bedroom homes are available from $1.395 million with four-bedroom homes from $1.685 million.
"The Villas are generously sized with 240sqm of house for the price of a 120sqm non-beachfront apartment,” says Mr Whitting – a selling point that’s resonating with downsizers, rightsizers and families.
Flexible layouts, like homes with two master suites, are also proving popular for buyers with intergenerational needs.
Construction is already underway, with completion expected in late 2026 – perfectly timed for a market where demand for prestige homes shows no signs of slowing.
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