Maroochydore City Centre
Maroochydore City Centre is Australia’s newest greenfield CBD and aims to be Australia’s first truly smart city, just 15 minutes from the Sunshine Coast Airport and 20 milliseconds from Asia via the international broadband submarine cable.
Master-planned from the ground up, the new CBD will offer capital city infrastructure and has been designed for the Sunshine Coast lifestyle, with almost 18 hectares of parklands and waterways. The multi-billion-dollar greenfield CBD will feature a mix of commercial, retail, residential and dining precincts and will be the Sunshine Coast olympic village location for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The Queensland Government approved Priority Development Area is being delivered by Walker Corporation, SunCentral Maroochydore and Sunshine Coast Council.
Opportunities
- Commercial and mixed-use investment
- Prime office spaces
- Access to the CBD's digital infrastructure to test and trial technology in a real world environment
- Each lot in the new CBD will be connected to 10GB dark fibre
- Retail, dining and entertainment precincts
- Data driven options such as esports, cybersecurity, the internet of things, artificial intelligence and real time monitoring
- Access to the CBD's digital infrastructure to test and trial technology in a real world environment
Greenfield CBD with smart city technology
The new Maroochydore City Centre is embedded with smart technology, creating a cleaner, greener, dynamic city.
- Access to free WiFi 6 in streets, parks and plazas and 5G mobile broadband
- A Tier 3N+1 Edge Data Centre owned and operated by NEXTDC
- Multi-path telecommunications conduits and multi-carrier optic fibre networks
- A LoRaWAN IoT Network
- Smart signage with live travel information for pedestrians
- Smartphone apps will guide drivers to the nearest parking space
- Australia's first CBD-scale underground automated waste collection system
Development status
Completed
- The Corso residential tower by Habitat Development Group, opened July 2024
- PARKnGO Lightning Lane car park, opened December 2023
- A1 commercial building by Evans Long, opened March 2023
- Sunshine Coast Council City Hall, opened December 2022
- Market Lane residential towers by Habitat Development Group, opened June 2022
- Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites, opened June 2022
- Foundation Place by Evans Long, opened late 2020
Underway
- DA approved: SOL by Walker Corporation
- Under construction: 50 First Ave by Walker Corporation
- Under construction: Maroochy Private Hospital
Completed developments
Opened July 2024, The Corso apartment block is a symbol of progress and prosperity for the city centre.
The precinct includes 158 one, two and three bedroom apartments and 100sqm of commercial and retail space, a large communal area on the fourth floor with lounge and dining facilities and a swimming pool and amenities.
Opened March 2023, A1 has been designed to epitomise the modern inner-city office building.
Prominently situated on a corner site with three frontages, the Cottee Parker designed building features a striking glass façade and abundant natural light.
It has three levels of ultra-modern architecturally designed office space, extensive end of trip facilities and a rooftop terrace.
The design of Sunshine Coast Council City Hall has been inspired by the region’s natural assets including the Glass House Mountains.
Energy and water efficiency and shading treatments will deliver a landmark building with a five-star Green Star rating which aligns with the vision for the Sunshine Coast to be Australia’s most sustainable region.
The 10-storey building is home to Sunshine Coast Council employees and opened in December 2022.
Market Lane Residences opened June 2022 and forms part of a two-tower project.
As well as ground floor SOHOs (single office home office), the precinct has 81 apartments across 14 levels, an exciting street-level offering of retail, cafes and restaurants.
Holiday Inn Express and Suites is located on First Avenue and has 181 rooms, conference facilities, a rooftop swimming pool, bar, dining and an underground car park. The hotel opened in 2022.
Opened in late 2020, Foundation Place is the region’s first five-star NABERS energy rated building and the first commercial building for the Maroochydore City Centre.
All five levels of commercial space are fully leased. The ground floor is a bustling dining precinct, with popular restaurants Giddy Geisha, Market Bistro and the Market Wine Store.
Construction underway
After receiving approval in early 2022, Walker Corporation commenced its first commercial development in the Maroochydore City Centre, 50 First Avenue. The building will be a luxurious 15-storey A-grade office tower.
The high-tech building will be complemented by exceptional end of trip facilities, a ‘sky-garden’ rooftop, boutique retail tenants and stunning ocean views.
Large expansive 1000m2+ floorplates are available for lease now.
According to the Courier Mail, Walker Corporation executive chairman Lang Walker said “this is a signature statement from Walker with a beautiful façade that is both attractive and functional, offering exceptional facilities in a prominent coastal location opposite Sunshine Coast Council’s City Hall.”
The emerging Maroochydore CBD will gain yet another healthy injection with the approval of the Maroochy Private Hospital. The $100 million eight-storey hospital will accommodate medical and teaching facilities with high-end amenities and a rooftop relaxation area for staff.
According to Sunshine Coast News “It will be an “epicentre” for surgical research and innovation with anchor tenants including the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) and leading international orthopaedic company, Medacta.”.
Construction of the Maroochy Private Hospital is expected to be completed by the end of 2025.
The proposed Sol by Walker development will be a mixed-use building, featuring primarily residential dwellings along with space for commercial and retail businesses on the ground level.
This luxury building will help boost the housing supply in the growing Sunshine Coast region, with 251 residences planned. It will also provide convenience for those who wish to live and work centrally on the Sunshine Coast.
Riverside commercial opportunities
Stunning views, easy access to amenities and a convenient central location are fuelling consistent demand for riverside retail and office space in Maroochydore and Cotton Tree.
Businesses seeking to relocate or open a second regional office can take advantage of lower costs, a high value economy and a growing population.
Spaces are available for sale and lease in the popular Duporth Avenue area and riverside Cotton Tree strip. Join the diverse community of
multinational businesses, local creatives and a vibrant hospitality sector.
Opportunities
- Multistorey office complexes suitable for call centres or regional headquarters
- A variety of office suites for sale or lease
- Retail shops and restaurants