Created from the development of the Varsity Lakes Train Station, this surplus land site offers a well-located opportunity to increase housing supply on the Gold Coast.
Montague Road Precinct
Brisbane’s landmark riverfront development
7.1ha of prime riverfront land just 1.3km from the Brisbane central business district, adjacent to South Bank and West End.
- Potential for 4,000+ homes in a mixed-use precinct
- 400m of river frontage
- Hospitality, retail, and public realm activation
- Early concept stage – influence design and outcomes
This site will be Brisbane’s defining inner-city destination – where housing, culture and lifestyle converge.
Community consultation
Find out more on the Montague Road Precinct Have your say page.
Location
Last updated: 25 June 2026
Land Activation Program
1.3km from the Brisbane central business district, adjacent to South Bank and West End
7.1ha
EDQ land holding
Preferred proponent selected
Preferred proponent selected
Land Activation Program
Varsity Lakes
1.11 ha
Other Queensland Government land
Preferred proponent selected
Land Activation Program
Mango Hill
1.5 ha
Previously used as the construction set down area for the delivery of the Mango Hill Train Station but vacant since 2017, the 1.5ha Meyer Circuit site is now positioned to deliver up to 250 dwellings across two development-ready lots.
Other Queensland Government land
ROI open
Land Activation Program
Hervey Bay
Approximately 8.8ha
This approximately 8.8-hectare development-ready site offers an opportunity to deliver a new residential community in the heart of Hervey Bay, with capacity for up to 175 homes.
For sale
Land Activation Program
Highgate Hill
1,126m²
A unique, well-located development opportunity is available in Highgate Hill, positioned within a tightly held inner-city enclave.
Other Queensland Government land
ROI closed
Land Activation Program
Turbot Street
8,900m²
A thriving mixed-use and residential development opportunity. Rare inner-city urban renewal development opportunity offering the best of both worlds - urban vibrancy and natural amenity. This is a city-shaping site in a prime location with dual frontage, surrounded by Wickham Park and Roma Street Parklands.
EDQ land holding
Upcoming sale
Land Activation Program
Pimlico
4.5 ha
Underutilised since the new TAFE campus opened nearby in 2020, this long-standing education site now offers a standout residential development opportunity. The former TAFE site at Pimlico is the first in the region to join the Land Activation Program (LAP).
EDQ land holding
Preferred proponent selected
Land Activation Program
Banyo
6.46ha
This opportunity presents a unique chance to secure a major infill development site to deliver up to 400 new homes.