Bates Smart Architecture
Five buildings are stepped to respond to the slope, offering spacious balconies and natural stone finishes that frame views over Newlands Park and the harbour.
About The Newlands
A parkside community led by Top Spring Australia
The Newlands is a masterplanned residential destination within the emerging St Leonards South precinct. Top Spring Australia, in collaboration with admissions from the NSW Government and architects Bates Smart, is curating a diverse suite of homes anchored by new through-site connections, green space, and a purposeful wellness program.
Development at a glance
Five buildings, 330 apartments, $650 million ambition
Positioned across 1.26 hectares of St Leonards South, The Newlands raises the bar for waterfront urban living with a 2,500 m² communal garden, terraces, and rooftop entertainment spaces that reinforce the precinct’s identity.
Arcadia Landscapes
The 5,700 m² Green Spine, wellness pocket park, and Brisbane Water-inspired plantings weave a nature-rich backdrop through the campus.
Sustainability focus
Smart home systems, rooftop solar ready architecture, and a reliance on existing open space keep environmental impact in check.
Timeline
2022
Masterplan approval
Top Spring Australia secures approval for 330 residences over five buildings, consistent with Lane Cove Council’s St Leonards South framework.
2023
Construction begins
DASCO appointed as construction partner, early works commence around established parkland, and more than $100 million in sales recorded within weeks of launch.
2025
Stage 1 completion
Three buildings delivering rooftop terraces, communal gardens, and most of the urban amenities by late 2025.
2026
Stage 2 release
Remaining buildings open with new towers Gaia and Saige, extending the green spine for the entire precinct.