Master-planned community poised to shape Lismore’s next chapter
A major new master-planned community on Lismore’s northern edge is being unveiled this week, signalling renewed confidence and long-term growth for the region.
RWC Burleigh Group’s Nathan Huxham has announced the launch of a 75-hectare* multi-precinct development site at Lots 101-104, 1055 Bruxner Highway, Goonellabah – a rare, flood-free landholding that has been earmarked as a priority development site within the Lismore Shire.
“This is one of the most significant development opportunities we’ve seen in Northern NSW in recent years,” Mr Huxham said. “The elevation, the scale and the diversity of permissible uses make this site genuinely transformative for the future of Lismore.”
Positioned well above known flood levels, the site has recently undergone a Material Change of Use, transitioning from RU1 Primary Production zoning into a carefully considered mix of residential and commercial zones. The result is a master-planned framework capable of supporting what many are already referring to as the ‘New Lismore’.
“After everything this community has been through, there’s a real focus on building smarter and more resilient,” Mr Huxham said. “This location allows residents and businesses to operate with confidence, knowing they’re protected from future flooding events.”
The master plan allows for a broad range of development outcomes, including low and medium-density residential housing, land-lease communities, aged care and retirement living, childcare facilities, medical and educational uses, retail and commercial centres, a proposed retail drive-through service station with direct highway access, as well as hospitality, short-stay accommodation and community facilities.
“What’s exciting is the flexibility,” Mr Huxham said. “This isn’t a one-dimensional project. It’s a blank canvas for visionary developers who want to deliver housing, services and employment opportunities in one integrated, future-focused location.”
The site comprises multiple zoned parcels, including R1 General Residential, R3 Medium Density Residential and E1 Local Centre land, all forming part of a coordinated master-planned community. Its location along the Bruxner Highway provides strong connectivity to Lismore’s CBD, Ballina, Byron Bay and the broader Northern Rivers region.
Goonellabah itself continues to experience steady demand, supported by population growth, infrastructure investment and a renewed emphasis on flood-resilient development across the region.
“Lismore is evolving,” Mr Huxham said. “We’re seeing strong support from both the state government and local council to encourage the right development in the right locations. This site aligns perfectly with that vision.”
The master-planned development opportunity is being formally launched this week, with interest expected from local, interstate and institutional developers seeking scale, security and long-term growth in Northern NSW.
Media Contact:
Nathan Huxham
RWC Burleigh Group
0403 583 306
nathan.huxham@raywhite.com
Nina Clarke
RWC Media
0448 841 606
nclarke@raywhite.com
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