GemLife wins approval for new 335-home lifestyle resort
The ASX-listed land lease community operator has been given the the green light from Moreton Bay Regional Council to develop a new lifestyle resort on 62.6 hectares.
The $295 million GemLife Beachmere Waters will be set alongside a significant riverfront environmental reserve and a lake in the bayside town of Beachmere, in the City of Moreton Bay, South East Queensland.
Residential construction is expected to get underway in mid-2026 and will feature $15.5 million of resort-style amenities, with a massive 52.1 hectares of wetlands, adjoining the Caboolture River, to be revegetated and handed to Council.
An existing 1.1-hectare artificial lake, with a tidal connection to the river, will also be preserved and embellished.
GemLife Managing Director and Group CEO Adrian Puljich said GemLife Beachmere Waters would epitomise peaceful resort living and was anticipated to appeal to nature lovers.
“This community has been sensitively designed to harmonise with its natural surrounds, which provide a beautiful backdrop for the homes,” he said.
“We’re committed to protecting and rehabilitating its surrounding environmental reserve and waterways, and believe GemLife Beachmere Waters will strike a chord with eco-sensitive over 50s who share that same purpose.”
More than $2.5 million will also be invested into improving local road infrastructure, including new turning lanes and widening of a portion of Beachmere Road.
The Country Club will overlook the lake and Caboolture River, and feature natural materials that blend with the landscape.
The on-site wellness and community amenities will include a pool, cinema, hall, bar and cafe, salon, golf simulator, lawn bowls, art room, and dance floor.
Homes at GemLife Beachmere Waters will feature a low maintenance two bedroom plus multipurpose room design.
“The homes embrace the sub-tropical climate and unique location that makes Moreton Bay such a highly sought-after place to live, with open-plan, indoor-outdoor living connecting to generous outdoor spaces,” Adrian said.
“In keeping with the green nature of the community, they will feature the latest in energy-efficient design, including solar panels connected to battery storage. Homeowners will also have access to ultra-fast internet, through our award-winning 5G wireless network technology.”
GemLife Beachmere Waters is the developer’s fourth land lease community in Moreton Bay, joining GemLife Elimbah, which launched in mid-2025, GemLife Moreton Bay and GemLife Bribie Island, taking the number of GemLife homes being delivered in the region to more than 1,685.
“We see significant opportunity in Moreton Bay, with continued demand driven by the 210,000 additional residents anticipated to call this region home over the next two decades,” Adrian said.
“It ticks all the boxes for over 50s, with its stunning natural beauty, access to established amenities, and proximity to Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast. Yet, many suburbs – like Beachmere – remain somewhat of a hidden gem, with a relaxed seaside lifestyle on offer.”
