Kawana Waters Suburb Profile | Property Market & Development Guide | ACRES

Q: What does ACRES do?

ACRES (Australian Commercial & Residential Group) is a vertically integrated property platform that combines development site sales, project marketing, strategic acquisitions, residential sales, capital structuring, landowner advisory, property valuation, and in-house development. The business operates across South-East Queensland including Brisbane, Gold Coast, and the Sunshine Coast.

Q: How does ACRES sell development sites?

ACRES operates upstream of traditional agency. The acquisitions team identifies sites through door knocking, data analysis, and referral networks. Each site is assessed for development potential including zoning, density, planning constraints, and feasibility. Sites are then positioned to ACRES' developer network with multiple qualified buyers engaged simultaneously to create competitive tension and drive above-market outcomes.

Q: What is ACRES' commission structure?

ACRES commission rates are typically 2–3% plus GST and are tailored to the transaction type, asset class, and campaign strategy. Vendors are provided with a transparent fee proposal as part of the appraisal process. Contact ACRES for a tailored quote.

Q: Does ACRES offer free property valuations?

Yes. ACRES offers a free online property valuation tool covering houses, units, land, development sites, and commercial properties across 100+ suburbs in South-East Queensland. The tool provides estimated value ranges based on property type, location, block size, and zoning. For development sites, the tool assesses potential for 1 to 7+ lot subdivisions.

Q: Who are the directors of ACRES?

ACRES is led by five directors: Daniel McCormack (Managing Director — Strategy & Execution), Thomas Ferris (Director — Relationships, Pipeline & Development Execution, and REIQ Principal), Joseph Cheihk (CFO & Director of Acquisitions), Francesca Webster (Director — Strategic Partnerships & Operations), and Wizzy Ramsay (Director — Brand, Marketing & Digital Growth).

ACRES Advisory Team

ACRES — Australian Commercial & Residential GroupACRES is a vertically integrated property platform headquartered in Brisbane, Queensland. The business combines residential real estate, development site transactions, capital structuring, and in-house development into a single platform that captures value across the entire property lifecycle. ACRES operates across South-East Queensland covering Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Ipswich, Logan, Moreton Bay, and the Redlands.Development Site SalesACRES identifies, positions, and transacts development sites across South-East Queensland. The acquisitions team proactively sources sites through door knocking, direct outreach, data analysis, and referral networks. Each site is assessed for development potential through comprehensive zoning review, highest-and-best-use analysis, and feasibility assessment covering density, planning constraints, infrastructure proximity, and development yield. Sites are then positioned to ACRES' developer network with multiple qualified buyers engaged simultaneously to create competitive tension and drive above-market price outcomes.Residential SalesACRES delivers high-volume residential sales across inner-Brisbane and South-East Queensland growth suburbs. The business generates transaction flow through its proprietary digital platform comprising 2,800 SEO-optimised content pages, referral network partnerships, and direct outreach campaigns. Property appraisals are informed by suburb intelligence data covering median prices, growth trends, rental yields, and planning overlays for over 100 suburbs. Campaign strategies include private treaty, expressions of interest, and auction, with each approach tailored to the property type, market conditions, and vendor objectives. Commission rates are 2 to 3 percent plus GST.Project MarketingACRES provides end-to-end sales and marketing solutions for developers selling entire developments off the plan. Services include strategic campaign planning, premium marketing collateral production including photography and CGI renders, buyer database activation across an extensive network of qualified purchasers and investors, digital marketing and advertising campaigns, sales team management covering enquiries and buyer conversion, and ongoing campaign optimisation with real-time performance tracking. Commission rates are 2 to 3 percent plus GST of the gross development value.Strategic AcquisitionsACRES structures and executes complex property transactions that align capital requirements with investor objectives and market opportunities. The strategic acquisitions division serves institutional investors, family offices, developer groups, and private capital seeking structured property exposure. Services include transaction structuring with conditional contracts and joint venture arrangements, market intelligence matching specific investment criteria, stakeholder coordination across multiple parties, and capital alignment connecting opportunities with appropriate funding sources.Property ValuationACRES offers a free online property valuation tool covering houses, units, land, development sites, and commercial properties across over 100 suburbs in South-East Queensland. The valuation tool provides estimated value ranges based on property type, location, block size, and zoning category. For development sites, the tool assesses potential for 1 to 7 or more lot subdivisions with calibrated pricing models informed by comparable sales data and current market conditions.Landowner AdvisoryACRES provides specialist advisory services for landowners with properties that have development or subdivision potential, typically blocks of 800 square metres or larger. Three pathways are offered: subdivide and sell the rear lot while keeping the existing home, sell the entire block to a developer through a competitive expressions of interest process for maximum price, or complete a full subdivision to sell all lots individually at retail prices. ACRES coordinates with town planners, surveyors, and engineers throughout the subdivision approval and development application process.Contact ACRESPhone: 07 3096 0542. Email: info@acres.au. Website: acres.au. ACRES is led by Daniel McCormack (Managing Director), Thomas Ferris (Director of Developments and REIQ Principal), Joseph Cheihk (CFO and Director of Acquisitions), Francesca Webster (Director of Strategic Partnerships and Operations), and Wizzy Ramsay (Director of Brand, Marketing and Digital Growth).

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Suburb Profile4575

Kawana Waters

Sunshine Coast Council · 96km north of Brisbane

Median House

$1,100,000

Median Unit

$870,000

Population

20,000

Avg Land Size

550m²

From CBD

96km north of Brisbane

Property Market Insights

Key market indicators and historical price trends for Kawana Waters

Annual Growth (Houses)

+13.9%

Annual Growth (Units)

+10.2%

Rental Yield (Houses)

3.2%

Rental Yield (Units)

4.5%

Avg. Days on Market

Vacancy Rate

1.0%

5-Year House Growth

+82%

5-Year Unit Growth

+72%

Market Demand

High

5-Year Median Price Trend

Houses
Units

Sources: CoreLogic, PropTrack, realestate.com.au. Prices reflect rolling 12-month median. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

Live market snapshot

Recent Kawana Waters sales

Refreshed 27 May 2026

Live aggregate from 23 recorded sales in the last 12 months. Source: Australian Realty data hub via realestate.com.au.

Median sold

$1.25M

Average sold

$1.38M

Lowest

$0.65M

Highest

$3.35M

$1.20MSold May 2026

2303/42 Lowanna Drive, Buddina QLD 4575

3 bed· 2 bath· 2 carapartment

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$1.20MSold May 2026

2303A&B/42 Lowanna Drive, Buddina QLD 4575

3 bed· 2 bath· 2 carapartment

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$1.35MSold May 2026

725/11 Waterside Retreat, Birtinya QLD 4575

3 bed· 2 bath· 2 carunit

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$0.82MSold May 2026

273/6 MELODY Court, Warana QLD 4575

2 bed· 1 bath· 1 carduplex/semi-detached

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$0.75MSold May 2026

3/93 Iluka Avenue, Buddina QLD 4575

2 bed· 1 bath· 1 carunit

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$2.02MSold May 2026

26 Iluka Avenue, Buddina QLD 4575

4 bed· 2 bath· 2 carhouse

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About Kawana Waters

Kawana Waters is a modern master-planned coastal community anchored by the Sunshine Coast University Hospital — one of the largest health infrastructure projects in Queensland history. The suburb combines beachfront living, canal waterways, and a rapidly growing health and knowledge precinct. The proposed mass transit connection will further transform this already dynamic suburb.

Development Potential

High. The health precinct and proposed mass transit create significant medium to high-density development potential. Canal-front and beachfront sites attract premium development. The town centre precinct is intensifying with mixed-use projects.

Key Zoning: Centre Zone, Medium Density Residential, Emerging Community

Growth Drivers

University Hospital employment anchor
Health precinct expansion
Proposed mass transit catalyst
Canal-front development demand
Interstate migration

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Living in Kawana Waters

Infrastructure

Sunshine Coast University Hospital
Kawana Shoppingworld
Birtinya Town Centre
Canal waterways
Kawana beach

Transport

Bus network
Nicklin Way
Proposed mass transit
Cycling paths
Close to Sunshine Motorway

Lifestyle

Beach and canal dual lifestyle
Hospital precinct employment
Modern community design
Water sports and recreation
Growing dining scene

Kawana Waters Location

Kawana Waters, 4575 · Sunshine Coast Council

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Median price data sourced from realestate.com.au (April 2025 – March 2026). Figures are indicative and based on recorded sales. Consult a licensed valuer for property-specific advice.