A major retail and residential development in Carseldine is progressing, with the Village Heart precinct now partially pre-leased and Stage 2 approved for construction.
Retail Hub Gains Momentum in Carseldine
The Village Heart project in Carseldine is advancing, with its first stage under construction and 75 per cent of retail space now pre-leased. The development, led by Deluca Corporation, is located on the site of the former QUT campus at 502 Beams Road.
Confirmed tenants for the retail centre include a supermarket, fitness centre, swim school, medical services, and liquor retail. These include IGA, Bottlemart, Jetts Fitness, Aquatic Achievers, Carseldine Medical Centre, and Dental on Beams. Once complete, the centre is expected to support 140 ongoing jobs.
Construction began in late 2024, with completion of Stage 1 scheduled for 2026. The centre has been designed with sustainability in mind, incorporating energy-efficient features such as LED lighting, passive solar orientation, landscaped communal areas, and is targeting a 5-Star Green Star rating.
Residential Stage Approved
Stage 2 of the project has received development approval, allowing for the construction of a new eight-storey apartment building on the corner of Beams Road and Plaza Parade. The building will include 70 two-bedroom apartments and ground-floor retail.
The project design by Architectus and Conrad Gargett includes larger balconies and a communal rooftop area. Recent changes to the plans have increased the number of build-to-sell apartments while reducing the share of affordable housing.
Background to the Carseldine Village
The Village Heart forms part of Economic Development Queensland’s 15-hectare Carseldine Village precinct. Planning for the broader community began in 2009.
The precinct is set to deliver 606 net-zero homes, an aged care facility, childcare services, bushland, playgrounds, and sporting fields. The former university buildings have been retained on-site.
Deluca Corporation was appointed to lead the project based on its track record in commercial and sustainable development.
Next Phase in Planning
A third stage, involving further residential construction, is anticipated to proceed in the coming year. Meanwhile, the retail hub remains on track for its expected opening in early 2026.
Published 12-June-2025
