A major transformation is on the horizon for Mango Hill as the Pace family, who have transitioned to property development, lodges plans for a 10.4-hectare urban precinct featuring 23 towers and over 2,300 apartments.
The proposal (DA/2025/1375) envisions a dense, transit-oriented urban village at 1785–1813 Anzac Avenue, directly linked to Mango Hill train station and Westfield North Lakes.
From Egg Producers to City Builders
Pace Farm, formerly Australia’s second-largest egg producer based in Sydney, was sold to investment firm Roc Partners in 2023 for approximately $350 million. The Mango Hill site, once a pine plantation cleared in the 1990s, forms part of the Mango Hill Infrastructure Development Control Plan (DCP), adopted in 2011, which earmarked the area for intensive urbanisation with up to 25,000 new homes.
The family’s latest move reflects a broader national trend—repurposing strategic inner-suburban sites into high-density, mixed-use communities.
The project is set to function as a major employment hub and catalyst for regional economic growth by combining residential and commercial components within the towers.
Project Snapshot
- Developer: The Pace family (former owners of Pace Farm)/Mango Hill Property Pty Ltd
- Architect: Archipelago
- Towers: 23 (ranging from 8 to 30 storeys)
- Residential Units: 2,329 apartments
- Commercial Space: 118,023 sqm
- Retail & Dining: 6,600 sqm
- Green Space: 1.23 hectares including pedestrian corridors
- Job Creation: Estimated 12,000
Planning History and Evolution
An earlier version of the plan, approved in 2018, included 13 towers and 715 dwellings. The current proposal more than triples residential capacity, in line with upgraded transport connectivity and regional growth targets.
Located just 400 metres from the Mango Hill train station, the proposal integrates a “green spine” pedestrian and cycling network that will link key commercial, retail and residential zones. The project also includes intersection upgrades and improved public access to Anzac Avenue.
Environment and Community
While 14 trees—including 11 mango trees—are slated for removal to facilitate road upgrades, the developer has pledged comprehensive landscaping and replanting efforts across more than 12,000 square metres of open space.
Community consultation is expected to begin mid-year, with stakeholders calling for a balance between growth and livability.
Urban planning experts say the Mango Hill proposal mirrors other successful mixed-use hubs across southeast Queensland, such as Springfield and Coomera.
What Happens Next
Moreton Bay’s population has surged in recent years, and Council predicts the area will need thousands of new homes. The urban village aims to ease pressure by placing high-density housing close to trains, shops and jobs, aligning with a long-term plan set in 2011.
The application is under review by Moreton Bay Regional Council. If approved, the village could house 5,000 people and help locals stay closer to home for work and services.
Published 11-May-2025