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Hope Island

Northern Gold Coast · QLD 4212

A waterfront master-planned community on the Coomera Connector, with new marine precincts.

2
active signals
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AusProp Score

75/100
75Good
Infrastructure pipeline20/30

2 active projects tracked

Jobs market15/15

5,935 listings within 15km

Planning & supply balance10/15

Major project confirmed

Based on 3 of 5 possible signals — infrastructure, jobs and planning data are always real and sourced. Rental yield and capital growth aren't counted yet for this suburb: its current market figures are illustrative estimates, not an independently sourced snapshot. Guide only, not financial advice.

2
Under construction now
  • Transport — Coomera Connector Stage 1
  • Commercial — Marina Point
1
Completed in last 2 years
  • Commercial — Athena Quays

Signal summary

Hope Island has 2 active infrastructure projects, headlined by Coomera Connector Stage 1 (under construction). Investment spans transport, commercial. The median house price is around $1.42m, with auction clearance steady and days on market steady; gross rental yield is about 3.47%.

Auto-generated draft — refined by AI (Claude) from live data before launch.

Hope Island's timeline

2021
Multiple Dwelling Development — 185 Units at Hope Island
Proposed
58-Unit Residential Development — Hope Island
Proposed
Residential Care Facility Hope Island
Announced
2022
Multiple Dwelling Development — 185 Units at Hope Island
Proposed
42-Unit Multiple Dwelling Development — Hope Island
Proposed
Multiple Dwelling Development — 34 Units at Hope Island
Proposed
2023
34-Unit Residential Development at Grant Avenue
Proposed
2024
42-Unit Residential Development at Hope Island
Proposed
2025
Athena Quays
Completed
Jones & Co Grocer (Sanctuary Cove Marine Village)
Opening Soon
2026 — this yearTODAY
Marina Point
Under Construction
2027
Coomera Connector Stage 1
Under Construction

Also proposed, timing not yet confirmed:

  • Mixed-Use Development — 122 Dwellings + Retail
  • Hope Island Railway Station Opens May 2026

Infrastructure timeline

2 active · 1 completed

Commercial intelligence

2 signals
  1. SupermarketRecently Opened· 2025

    Jones & Co Grocer (Sanctuary Cove Marine Village)

    A premium grocer replacing the previous IGA in Sanctuary Cove Marine Village — signals a retail upgrade in this premium Hope Island precinct.

  2. Private MedicalRecently Opened· 2021

    Residential Care Facility Hope Island

    Spotted 8 weeks ago

    The development of a 30+ bed residential care facility indicates an increasing demand for aged care infrastructure in Hope Island, catering to the demographic shift in the Gold Coast northern growth corridor. This signals long-term social infrastructure investment which typically stabilises demand for surrounding residential properties and services.

Planning & zoning

9 decisions
High supply risk8 major DAs approved

8 major approvals in the pipeline — significant new supply could soften rents short-term before population absorbs it.

~960
est. new dwellings
  1. Major projectMajor DA ApprovedProposed· 2021

    Multiple Dwelling Development — 185 Units at Hope Island

    Spotted 8 weeks ago

    6 Sickle Avenue, Hope Island

    A Material Change of Use application for a large-scale residential development comprising 185 units at 6 Sickle Avenue, Hope Island.

    Investor note

    The addition of 185 residential units represents significant supply-side growth for Hope Island, indicating confidence in high-density coastal living. Investors should monitor this for potential shifts in local rental yields and infrastructure demand in the surrounding precinct.

    Source ↗MCU/2020/571
  2. Major projectMajor DA ApprovedProposed· 2022

    Multiple Dwelling Development — 185 Units at Hope Island

    Spotted 8 weeks ago

    10 Sickle Avenue, Hope Island

    A Material Change of Use application for a multiple dwelling development comprising 185 units located at 10 Sickle Avenue, Hope Island.

    Investor note

    The addition of 185 dwellings represents a significant increase in housing density for the Hope Island precinct. Such high-density projects often catalyze local infrastructure improvements and increase demand for local commercial and retail services.

    Source ↗MCU/2021/620
  3. Major projectMajor DA ApprovedProposed

    Mixed-Use Development — 122 Dwellings + Retail

    Spotted 8 weeks ago

    Hope Island — Marina Quays Boulevard precinct

    Material Change of Use approval for a mixed-use development at Marina Quays Boulevard comprising 122 multiple dwellings, food and drink outlet, retail shop, office and sales office. This represents significant residential densification in the Hope Island precinct.

    Investor note

    A 122-dwelling development signals sustained demand and developer confidence in Hope Island as a growth corridor. Mixed-use inclusion (F&B, retail, office) indicates the precinct is maturing beyond single-use residential. Investors should monitor approval outcomes and construction timelines, as completion will add ~122 new residents and increase surrounding property values through improved amenity and service density.

    Source ↗MCU/2023/303
  4. Major projectCorridor PlanIn Effect

    Hope Island Railway Station Opens May 2026

    Hope Island station opened to the public on May 18, 2026, providing major new rail infrastructure. The station features 210 parking spaces, accessible entry plaza with lifts, bicycle lock-up enclosure, and full CCTV coverage.

    Investor note

    This region-defining infrastructure significantly enhances transport connectivity for Hope Island and surrounding northern Gold Coast areas. It enables residential intensification near the station and improves property valuations across the precinct by providing convenient rail access to Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

  5. Major DA ApprovedProposed· 2021

    58-Unit Residential Development — Hope Island

    Spotted 8 weeks ago

    Grant Avenue, Hope Island

    A material change of use application for the development of 58 multiple dwellings located at 31-37 Grant Avenue, Hope Island.

    Investor note

    This development represents a significant increase in housing density for the Hope Island area, targeting a suburban lifestyle market. Investors should monitor this for potential supply-side impacts on rental vacancy rates and the long-term demographic shift toward higher-density living in this corridor.

    Source ↗MCU/2021/128
  6. Major DA ApprovedProposed· 2022

    42-Unit Multiple Dwelling Development — Hope Island

    Spotted 8 weeks ago

    166 Marina Quays Boulevard, Hope Island

    A Material Change of Use application for a 42-unit multiple dwelling development located at 166 Marina Quays Boulevard, Hope Island.

    Investor note

    This development indicates sustained demand for medium-density, premium-lifestyle housing in the Hope Island precinct. Such projects typically cater to downsizers and professionals, contributing to localized population growth and supporting nearby service infrastructure.

    Source ↗MCU/2021/605

Nearby signals

6 within ~7km

Local services

38 amenities
Transport5
Masthead Way at Sanctuary CoveTransit Station
Santa Barbara Rd at Marina Shopping VillageTransit Station
Santa Barbara Rd at Hope Island Shopping CentreTransit Station
Broadwater Ave at Mervyn Thomas DriveTransit Station
Foxwell Rd at Galaxy DriveTransit Station
Education2
Universal bowmen clubUniversity
University Of Marine .University
Healthcare8
Gold Coast RadiologyMedical Centre
Hope Island Medical CentreHospital
Myhealth Foxwell Road Medical CentreHospital
THE DOCTORS Hope IslandHospital
TerryWhite Chemmart Coomera EastPharmacy
Elite Med Sanctuary Cove (Medical and Cosmetic Centre)Hospital
MY HEALTHCITYHospital
South Coast RadiologyMedical Centre
Retail & Shopping6
Sanctuary CoveShopping Centre
Hope Island MarketplaceShopping Centre
Coles Hope IslandSupermarket
Woolworths Hope IslandSupermarket
Woolworths Coomera EastSupermarket
IGA Sanctuary CoveSupermarket
Childcare5
Harmony Early Education Hope IslandChildcare Centre
Hope Island Early Learning SanctuaryKindergarten
Hope Island MontessoriKindergarten
Milestones Early Learning Coomera - Foxwell Road CampusChildcare Centre
Foxwell MagicChildcare Centre
Recreation8
Eagle Tree ParkPark
Robert Dalley ParkPark
Sickle ParkPark
Saltwater Fenced Dog ParkPark
Charles Holm ParkAttraction
Studio Pilates International Hope IslandSports Complex
Foreshore Park and JettyPark
Strong PilatesSports Complex
Community4
Hope Island Police BeatPolice Station
Gold Coast Test and TagCouncil Office
EntrelingoCouncil Office
Trojan Recruitment GroupCouncil Office

Jobs activity

5,935active listings+12% YoY
within 15km
Hospitality & Tourism
+14% YoY813
Healthcare & Nursing
+10% YoY784
Construction & Trades
+16% YoY630
Retail
+11% YoY348
IT & Technology
+13% YoY158

Source: Adzuna· updated 2026-07-27. Postings within 15km. YoY growth is illustrative — based on suburb growth profile.

Price history

5-year median price
House +88% Unit +67%
$598k$1.22m$1.85m202020212022202320242025

Illustrative sample — live data via Domain API once connected

Market snapshot

House
Unit
Median price
$1,850,000
$780,000
Rent / week
$1049/wk
$838/wk
Gross yield
3.09%GC avg 3.2%
4.80%GC avg 4.85%
Growth (1yr)
+10.8%GC avg 11.54%
+8.2%GC avg 8.55%

* Sample market figures, for layout testing only — live Domain data is wired in before launch. Rent / week is a real figure — source: HTAG Analytics.

For sale now

62 properties currently for sale

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Data last updated: 2026-06-29. Sources: Transport and Main Roads, the Queensland Government, City of Gold Coast, Gold Coast Health and Domain. Each infrastructure project links to its original government source above.