Gold Coast · Northern Growth Corridor
Northern Gold Coast Property Investment: Coomera, Pimpama & Ormeau
The Gold Coast’s busiest growth corridor, between Brisbane and Surfers Paradise, with new train stations, a second M1 and a steady pipeline of new homes.
The corridor at a glance
Where the Gold Coast Is Growing
The northern Gold Coast runs along the M1 and the Gold Coast rail line from Helensvale and Hope Island up through Coomera and Pimpama to Ormeau, near the Logan border. It is where much of the city’s new housing is being built.
691,230
Gold Coast residents, June 2025
+1.8%
Gold Coast growth, 2024–25
$3.5bn
Coomera Connector, Coomera to Nerang
3
New Gold Coast line stations
Sources: Queensland Government Statistician’s Office; Department of Transport and Main Roads; Cross River Rail Delivery Authority.
Six suburbs, one corridor
The Suburbs That Make Up the Corridor
Each suburb plays a different role: Coomera is the town centre, Pimpama and Ormeau carry most of the new estates, and Hope Island and Helensvale sit at the more established southern end.
Coomera
The town centre of the corridor, with Coomera station on the Gold Coast line, Westfield Coomera and the northern end of the new Coomera Connector.
Upper Coomera
West of the M1, an established family suburb with schools and parks, plus boutique estates and new townhouse projects coming through.
Pimpama
One of the Gold Coast’s fastest-growing suburbs, with its own train station since October 2025, new schools, shopping and parks.
Ormeau & Ormeau Hills
The northern end of the corridor near the Logan border, with Ormeau station and hillside estates offering larger lots.
Hope Island
Canal and golf-course living at a higher price point, now with its own station on the Gold Coast line since May 2026.
Helensvale
A rail and light-rail interchange, and the southern end of the Coomera Connector’s first open section.
Why this corridor?
The Fundamentals Behind It
For years the northern Gold Coast grew faster than its transport. That gap is now closing, with new stations open and the second M1 under way.
- Coomera Connector: a $3.5 billion second M1 between Coomera and Nerang, jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland governments. The Coomera to Helensvale section opened in December 2025.
- New train stations: Pimpama opened in October 2025 and Hope Island in May 2026, with Merrimac under construction.
- Town centre and retail: Westfield Coomera and the growing Coomera town centre.
- Jobs: health, education, tourism and construction across the Gold Coast, with Brisbane and Logan within commuting distance.
- Family demand: new schools, parks and homes that attract owner-occupier families, which supports rents and resale.
What’s on the market
New Stock in the Corridor Right Now
A snapshot of what’s potentially available from the builder and developer stock lists sent to us between July and October 2026, showing price, land and build splits and rent estimates where we have them. Ask us for the latest, as stock changes weekly.
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Current listings and upcoming releases
$699k–$1.44m
Price range
$940k+
New townhouses from
$1,350/wk
Dual-key rent estimate
| Suburb | Property | Type | Configuration | Land | Indicative price | Rent / yield | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Coomera | Tamborine–Oxenford Road boutique estate (21 lots) | Dual key house and land | 3 bed + 2 bed, 231 m² home | ~600 m² | From $1,430,000 (land $858,000 + build $580,000) | $1,350/wk combined (about 4.8%) | Pre-launch; titles late 2026 to early 2027 |
| Upper Coomera | Tamborine–Oxenford Road boutique estate | House and land | 4 bed | ~600 m² | Pricing being finalised | – | Pre-launch |
| Upper Coomera | Nandroya, Nandroya Drive | Apartment (low-rise) | 1 bed, 1 bath, 1 car, 59 m² | – | $699,000 | About $650/wk (about 4.8%) | Under construction; due Q4 2027 |
| Coomera | Completed townhouse project | Townhouse | 3 bed, 2.5 bath, 1–2 car | – | From $979,900 | $700–$730/wk (about 3.8%) | Completed and registered |
| Coomera | Tradewinds Estate, Elle Street | Duplex | 4 bed + 4 bed | – | On request | – | Land registering February |
| Pimpama | Pimpama Residences (The Mill), Stage 4 | Townhouse | 3 bed, 2.5 bath, 1 car, 158 m² | – | $940,000–$980,000 | Gross yield 4.4%–4.8% | Stage 4 registering soon |
| Pimpama | Ironbark | House and land | Lots 50 and 51 | – | On request | – | Available |
| Ormeau Hills | McCreadie Rise | House and land | – | – | About $1,080,000 | – | Available |
| Pimpama | Pimpama Springs, Cox Road | Townhouses (73 homes) | – | – | To be released | – | Release around January 2027 |
| Upper Coomera | Village Reserve, Reserve Road | Townhouses | – | – | To be released | – | Phase A around mid-2027 |
| Upper Coomera | The Aspect | Townhouses (50 homes) | – | – | To be released | – | Release around late 2027 |
Indicative prices and rents from builder and developer stock lists sent to properT network between July and October 2026. Rents are supplier or agent estimates, not guarantees, and gross yield is rent × 52 ÷ total price. Pre-launch and upcoming releases are subject to change. Ask us for what’s available now.
What to watch
Know the Risks Before You Buy
A growth corridor is not a reason to buy on its own. These are the things we look at before recommending a property here.
- Supply: the northern corridor is one of South East Queensland’s busiest land-release areas, and several new townhouse projects are due over the next two years. The home needs an edge over what is being built around it.
- Townhouse costs: body corporate fees and strata costs vary widely, so cash flow needs to be modelled on each project.
- Yields: gross yields on current stock are mostly about 3.8% to 4.8%; dual-key homes sit at the top of that range.
- Infrastructure timing: the central and southern sections of the Coomera Connector and Merrimac station are still under construction.
- Overlays: parts of the corridor near the Coomera and Pimpama rivers carry flood overlays, so every lot should be checked.
New builds on the northern Gold Coast
Why We Favour New Over Established
Anyone can buy a property. We help identify property worthy of your investment dollars. For most investors, that means a new build:
- Stronger cash flow and higher depreciation
- Lower maintenance and a builder’s warranty
- Rent that reflects a modern, energy-efficient home
- The ten-year rule: a new home stays ten years younger than the house next door, including when you sell
Investor → Strategy → Location → Property
Read more: Existing homes vs new builds, what makes property investment grade and our Queensland house and land research. Set on an established home? Our buyers advocacy service can help.
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Which suburbs does this page cover?
Coomera, Upper Coomera, Pimpama, Ormeau, Ormeau Hills, Hope Island and Helensvale, in the northern part of the City of Gold Coast.
Does Pimpama have a train station?
Yes. Pimpama station opened on the Gold Coast line in October 2025. Hope Island station followed in May 2026, and Merrimac is under construction.
What is the Coomera Connector?
A $3.5 billion, roughly 16-kilometre second M1 between Coomera and Nerang. The first section, from Coomera to Helensvale, opened in December 2025; the central and southern sections are under construction.
What does new investment property cost here?
Current stock runs from about $699,000 for a one-bedroom apartment, around $940,000 to $980,000 for a new townhouse, and from $1.43 million for a dual-key house and land package.
Is the northern Gold Coast a good investment?
It has strong population growth and much better transport than five years ago, but also a lot of new supply. The right property, close to rail and services and with a reason to be chosen over the next one, matters more than the suburb name.
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