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How to choose a master planned community in Australia

Choosing a master planned community means weighing the home against its location, amenities and future development. Here are the practical things to check when comparing communities and deciding which neighbourhood best suits your lifestyle and budget.

Discover how master planned communities bring together parks, transport, housing and local amenities, with examples from across Australia.

What makes master planned communities attractive?

From open space and transport to housing choice and local amenities, master planned communities consider how the wider neighbourhood can work together. Here's what that means for buyers, with examples from Cedar Woods communities across Australia.

New AML/CTF rules for property buyers take effect from July 2026, requiring identification and information to ensure secure transactions in the real estate sector.

AML/CTF checks when buying property: what buyers need to know

Buying property in Australia may now involve additional identity and purchaser checks. Here's what the changes to Australia's anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing rules mean for buyers, what information may be requested and how to prepare.

Negative gearing and CGT changes: what investors buying new property need to know

From 1 July 2027, Australia’s tax settings for residential property investment will change in a way that gives investors a stronger incentive to consider qualifying new housing.

Federal Budget 2026–27: Local Infrastructure Fund and housing

The 2026–27 Federal Budget included a $2 billion Local Infrastructure Fund to help deliver the roads, water, power and other infrastructure needed for new housing. Here’s what the fund is designed to do, why enabling infrastructure matters and what happens next.

See how Cedar Woods’ Community Grants Program supports local schools, clubs, volunteers and community organisations across Australia.

Community grants: how Cedar Woods supports local groups across Australia

Since 2009, the Cedar Woods Community Grants Program has supported more than 150 community groups across Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria and Queensland, helping local organisations deliver projects that benefit the communities around them. Updated 7 October 2026 Local schools, sporting...

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Delivering the Vision: How Cedar Woods is Shaping Queensland Communities

At Cedar Woods, our commitment to delivering considered, connected communities is at the heart of every development. Nowhere is this more evident than in Queensland, where our growing portfolio reflects our national vision: to create sustainable, nature-integrated communities that deliver long-term...

How Sage’s Community Park Brings Vision to Life

Community parks do more than provide green space, they shape how people live, connect, and thrive. At our Queensland community - Sage, the newly completed park is a powerful example of this philosophy in action. Centrally located within the community, the park brings to life Sage’s long-term...

How Ellendale Sets a New Benchmark for Urban Development

Ellendale, Cedar Woods’ masterplanned community in Upper Kedron, Queensland, is a leading example of how environmentally responsible planning and proactive community engagement can deliver enduring value through enhancing local biodiversity, supporting resident wellbeing, and fostering a strong...

A case study into a community can be built on connection and growth

At Cedar Woods, shaping communities that nurture connection, growth, and sustainability is not only our philosophy, it’s our commitment. This is exemplified at Flourish, our South Maclean estate where nature, convenience, and community come together to create a lifestyle that allows families to...

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