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Located in one of Australia's fastest growing areas*, Big Sky Coomera offers residents a welcoming, master planned community designed for modern living.

Big Sky is an impressive 32 hectare community and boasts 17 hectares of open space with parkland, communal spaces and a kids playground for families to enjoy.

Linked by bikeways and walkways, there's plenty of opportunity to maintain a healthy outdoor lifestyle.

Located just 25 minutes from the beautiful Gold Coast beaches Estate amenities include playground, bikeways and parks Close to local schools, shops and services Great selection of homesites Convenient access to M1

With easy access to the M1 you can enjoy the best of Gold Coast living, yet Brisbane is only 45 minutes away.

Locally you are within walking distance to Coomera Rivers State School and just minutes to Coomera Rail Station, shopping centres, colleges and theme parks. Beautiful beaches are only 20 minutes away, plus for boaties the Gold Coast City Marina is close by.

Following the development of the Coomera Town Centre, the area is expected to be the hub for the northern Gold Coast.

Upon completion of the Town Centre, Coomera will eventually boast an enviable mix of metropolitan amenities and services, along with a retail precinct with shopping, cafés, restaurants and entertainment opportunities.

Area Profile

The size of Coomera is approximately 37km2 In 2001 the population was 1,871 but by 2006 the population was 3,465; which equates to an 85% growth rate in that period of time The predominant age group is 30-39 years Households are primarily couples with children In general, people in Coomera work in non-specific occupations In 2001 on 24% of the homes were owner-occupied; which creates the perfect opportunity for the astute investor The area is separated by the M1, with Coomera to the east and Upper Coomera to the west; these suburbs are very different and this is reflected in the

median house prices

Location

Coomera is at the northern end of the Gold Coast & is fast becoming a major urban community

Coomera is central to both Brisbane and Gold Coast, making it ideal for dual city employed families and couples

Boaties and fisherman have easy deep water accessibility as the Coomera River flows out in the Broadwater and Moreton Bay

Future

Coomera has long been earmarked by the Gold Coast City Council and the State Government for a satellite growth suburb of the Gold Coast, similar to

Robina The population is expected to multiply to about 80,000 over the next twenty

years as the area develops into a self-sufficient town centre

Gold Coast Queensland Facts and Figures

Gold Coast is the sixth largest city in Australia Gold Coast's current population of 515,157* It is also the most populous non-capital city in the country. Continued growth of 13,000 to 16,000 people per year being one of the fastest

growing regions in our country Covers 1400 square kilometres, extending from just south of Beenleigh in north

to Coolangatta in south, taking in South Stradbroke Island and part of Moreton Bay plus west to the hinterland of Mt Tamborine and the Darlington Ranges.

Transport

Gold Coast International Airport has frequent domestic services from Australian Capital Cities plus International flights from New Zealand and Asia.

A rail link and Pacific Motorway connects Brisbane to the Gold Coast. New Light Rail System under construction Southport to Broadbeach.

Economy

Gross Regional Product risen from A$9.7 billion in 2001, to A$15.6 billion in 2008, a rise of 61 percent in 7 years.

Steady economic diversification with the city now having an industrial base formed of marine, education, information communication and technology, food, creative, environment, and sports industries, plus tourism.

Considered Australia’s fastest growing large city, with 5 year annual ave population growth of 3.4%, compared to 1.2% for Australia.

Population: The 2006 Australian Census, 1,420 people considered Coomera the place they call home. The average person was 29 years of age. 59.30% of people in Coomera were considered a part of the workforce. Today, Coomera has an estimated current population of around 10,000 and has been planned as a major urban community with a population forecast to rise to 65,000 by around 2030.

Future Business Opportunities and Employment: The plans for Coomera are to achieve a transit-orientated development. As mentioned the planned Town Centre (approximately 50 hectares, which includes Dreamworld) will be centered on the Coomera railway station. Coomera will offer a wide range of business opportunities, public transport, local employment, education facilities and centres that provide a wide selection of retail, community and recreational opportunities. Pimpama, Coomera and Oxenford are the fastest growing suburbs of Gold Coast City, as they provide easy access in both directions. Coomera is home to world-class amusement parks, the Gold Coast’s prospering marine industry, as well as being in close proximity to the growing movie industry. The Gold Coast Marine Precinct is set to become the marine industry hub of the southern hemisphere. Some 45ha is already developed with 205ha earmarked for further marine industries. The $30 million Gold Coast City Marina development already has berths for 30 super yachts, 56 marine factories, 100 hardstand areas, and Australia’s only 150 tonne boatlift.

Community and local amenities Education

Coomera Rivers State School.............. 2 min GCIT..................................................... 4 min Coomera State School......................... 6 min Coomera Anglican College................... 6 min Assisi Catholic College......................... 7 min Saint Stephens College ....................... 8 min Upper Coomera State College............. 9 min Early Learning Centre Coomera........... 2 min Bonny Babes Childcare Centre............ 7 min Ed-U-Care Upper Coomera.................. 9 min

Medical

Coomera City Medical Centre.............. 8 min Upper Coomera Medical Centre........... 8 min

Shopping

Coomera City Centre............................ 8 min Westfield Helensvale.......................... 11 min Harbour Town..................................... 20 min Logan Hyperdome.............................. 25 min

Recreation

Gold Coast City Marina........................ 4 min Dreamworld.......................................... 6 min Gainsborough Greens Golf Club........ 10 min Wet n Wild.......................................... 12 min Gold Coast Country Club................... 13 min Sanctuary Cove & Pines Golf Club.... 15 min Beautiful beaches............................... 20 min

Northern Gold Coast

Date released: 12 November 2011 THE Gold Coast has taken its place among the great Australian Cities after winning the 2018 Commonwealth Games Bid in St Kitts & Nevis said Premier Bligh today. Ms Bligh said the Games could generate up to $2 billion in economic benefit with up to 30,000 full time-equivalent jobs created between 2015 and 2020. Over $500 million will now be invested on sport and transport infrastructure as a direct result of the successful bid. “Congratulations to the Gold Coast, to Queensland and Australia – we did it!” said Ms Bligh. “Our united community welcomes these games. “In 2018 we will be ready to host a unique world- class and friendly event that builds on the Commonwealth brand and enhances our city’s reputation. “This city will be transformed with new infrastructure and a buzz that only a big international event like this can bring.” The Premier said the successful bid to host the games would mean infrastructure upgrades including:

Increasing the capacity of Metricon stadium from 25,000 to 40,000 seats New badminton and mountain bike facilities A world class squash complex Development of the Coomera Sports and Leisure Centre. Upgrades to the Broadbeach Bowls Club, Gold Coast Hockey Centre and the Gold Coast Aquatic

Centre. “Ever since I picked up the phone to the President of the Commonwealth Games Association Mr Sam Coffa during the Beijing Olympics to suggest our games bid I knew the Gold Coast was in with a chance,” said the Premier. “Today we hit the bullseye – 2018 is the Gold Coast’s time to shine!” Ms Bligh paid tribute to Sri Lanka’s bid city Hambantota. “Make no mistake this was a tough contest and all Queenslanders should be thrilled with the result,” she said. “These games will bring superb tourism opportunities for the Gold Coast and for Queensland.The Games will also act as a catalyst to fast track infrastructure development. “We will see new sporting facilities, improved transport and a new Health and Knowledge precinct adjacent to the $1.76 billion Gold Coast University Hospital. “We have made a promise to the Commonwealth Games Federation and will deliver on this promise.” Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Bid Chairman, Mark Stockwell said the whole Bid team is overjoyed with the result. “Thank you to everyone that contributed to the Bid and this outstanding result, it was a collective effort and one that Gold Coasters, Queenslanders and all Australians should be very proud of,” Mr Stockwell said. “The games will put the spotlight on the Gold Coast, and whilst we don’t want to lose our ‘famous for fun’ character, we do need to reinforce our capabilities as a serious business community with strengths across a number of diverse industries. “A lot of very hard work went into the Bid but it doesn’t stop there – we need to put the same amount of energy and passion in to prepare and deliver the very best event the Commonwealth has ever known.” “Congratulations Gold Coast – let the Games preparations begin,” Mr Stockwell said.

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Stymied byworld woesGLOBAL economic uncertainty isweighing on the minds of propertyinvestors far more than interest ratemovements and real estate prices,according to a national survey bymortgage broker Loan Market.

A survey of the company’s mort-gage brokers found 43 per centb e l i e v e d t h e g l o o m y g l o b a le c o n o m i c o u t l o o k w a s t h emajor influence.

Loan Market corporate spokes-man Paul Smith said only 9 per centof the 209 brokers who respondedbelieved interest rates were a keyfactor for investors.

Mr Smith said despite investorsshowing concern about the debtcrisis facing Europe and the UnitedStates, brokers had seen them as agrowing force in the home financemarket this year.

‘‘A recent survey had found 33 percent of our brokers believed prop-erty investors would be the majorconsumer group in the housingfinance sector in 2012,’’ he said.

‘‘Further interest rate reductionsand softened property prices havebeen enticing investors and first timebuyers, who also targeting invest-ment properties as their entry pointto the property market.’’

Buyers jumping inMORE than 20 per cent ofhomesites in AVJennings’ firststage at the Big Sky community,Coomera, have sold ahead oftheir construction completion laterthis month.

The developer has officially laun-ched the first 26 homesites in the$140 million residential com-munity, off Finnegan Way, pricedfrom $234,900.

AVJennings chief operatingofficer Mark Henesey-Smith saidmore than $1.1 million in sales hadbeen made, with interest from adiverse mix of buyers, includingyoung families, couples and con-struction workers.

‘‘Coomera is undoubtedly theGold Coast’s growth area and is setto remain so for years to come.

‘‘As a result, it appeals to adiverse range of buyers and theinterest has reflected that,’’ he said.

‘‘These first homesites haveattracted those who see this as agreat opportunity to get in on theground floor and be part of thefuture growth of the community.’’

Mr Henesey-Smith said interesthad continued to increase on theback of the recent announcement

by the Queensland Governmentthat the $10,000 Building BoostGrant would be extended by threemonths to the end of April.

‘‘Buyers often simply don’t leavethemselves enough time to gothrough the process of researchingand selecting a homesite that suitstheir needs, finding the perfecthome to match and finalising theirbuilding contract,’’ he said.

‘‘The extension is a great oppor-

tunity for these purchasers to takeadvantage of the grant and forthose just considering building anew home to start the process, withthe comfort they have time tomake the right decision for them.’’

Mr Henesey-Smith said AVJen-nings would release a total of 318homesites at Big Sky over the nextfive years, including a mix of lots tosuit a variety of buyers from com-pact low-maintenance 410sq m

homesites to traditional 756sq msites. The 17 homesites in thesecond phase of stage one are duefor completion in April.

‘‘Our vision for Big Sky is tocreate a place for families to growand come together, with thehomesites set among a proposed 17hectares of open space, which is setto include a network of bikeways,walkways and parkland,’’ he said.

‘‘The community is also ideallylocated to take advantage of all thegreat amenities now available,under construction or proposedfor Coomera , inc lud ing theplanned Coomera Town Centre,which is just across the road, theCoomera TAFE campus, schools,theme parks and the Gold CoastCity Marina.

‘‘Its ease of access to the M1,which puts the community just a15-minute drive from the centralGold Coast and 40 minutes fromBrisbane, and the Coomera RailStation, also make it appealing tothose looking for proximity to boththe Gold Coast and Brisbane forwork and recreation.’’

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