Plans have been lodged for a large-scale urban village in Mango Hill, featuring 23 new towers and housing for approximately 5000 residents.
Large-Scale Urban Village Proposed for Mango Hill
A development application (DA/2025/1375) has been submitted for a mixed-use precinct in Mango Hill, set to transform more than 10 hectares of land into a dense residential and commercial hub. Known as the Mango Hill Urban Village (MHUV), the proposal includes 23 urban towers, retail tenancies, commercial workspaces, and public open space.
Project Scope and Design
The proposed site spans 10.36 hectares between Anzac Avenue and both sides of Mango Hill Boulevard. If approved, the village would deliver around 2329 high-density dwellings across residential towers ranging from eight to 30 storeys.
Commercial components would include multiple towers of eight to 10 storeys, offering a total of 118,000 square metres of floor space. The precinct is expected to support about 12,000 jobs through workplace campuses, retail, and food outlets. A “green spine” linking the site to Mango Hill Station, located 400 metres away, is also part of the design.
Ground-floor uses across the development will be allocated to food and beverage venues and small-format retail spaces. Approximately 1.23 hectares of the area is designated as open space for public use.
Site Background and Previous Approvals
The site was previously occupied by Pace Farm, formerly one of Australia’s largest egg producers, which was sold in 2023. In 2018, Moreton Bay Regional Council had approved a separate plan for 13 towers up to six storeys, comprising 715 dwellings and commercial facilities. Those plans remain current but have since been re-evaluated.
The new application reflects a shift towards higher density living, with the developer’s revised vision aiming to better leverage existing transport and infrastructure.
Environmental and Transport Considerations
To enable site access via a new intersection on Anzac Avenue, 14 trees—11 of which are mango trees—would be removed. The development application notes a commitment to replacing these with younger mango trees, aimed at enhancing the streetscape with longer-lasting vegetation.
The proximity of Mango Hill Station is central to the project’s transit-oriented design, with a dedicated pedestrian corridor intended to connect key areas within the site to public transport.
Planning Process and Intent
The development application seeks a preliminary approval for a material change of use, which would modify the Moreton Bay Regional Council Planning Scheme 2016. This change is aimed at facilitating the delivery of the mixed-use precinct as envisioned.
According to the application, the existing 2018 approval would not provide the same level of economic or lifestyle benefits, with the updated plan considered more suited to the area’s evolving urban landscape.
Published 6-May-2025
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