A new $100-million townhome community proposed for Mango Hill would add attainable alternative housing to one of South-East Queensland’s fastest-growing corridors.

Development group Chapter Two has lodged plans for Avela, a 116-townhouse project positioned as more achievable for buyers in a market where detached housing has surged beyond the reach of many.

The proposal is the group’s second move in the suburb after it sold out Kinsella’s Rise in 2023, and signals a continued focus on delivering diverse housing options across the rapidly evolving City of Moreton Bay.

Chapter Two director Jon Quayle said shifting market dynamics had spurred the developer to focus on single-bedroom townhomes.

“We believe this is the first time one-bedroom freehold townhomes have been delivered in the Moreton Bay region, addressing a gap that has continued to widen as prices have risen,” Quayle said.

Mango Hill’s median house price has surpassed $1 million and the traditional entry points into the market have narrowed considerably—particularly for singles, downsizers and first-home buyers seeking to remain within established communities.

“As prices have moved, particularly with detached housing now sitting north of $1 million, there are fewer options for buyers who still want to live in this catchment,” Quayle said.

“These homes provide a genuine entry point into the market at a time when that is becoming increasingly difficult to access.”

The project has been designed with a strong focus on lifestyle and shared amenity, dedicating more than 6000sq m to communal open space.

Plans include a resort-style pool and pavilion, tennis court, landscaped recreation zones and an amphitheatre integrated into a retained natural bush backdrop.

Avela will be close to Mango Hill Secondary College, Westfield North Lakes, and the University of the Sunshine Coast’s Moreton Bay campus.

The timing of the proposal aligns with accelerating population growth across the region. There are more than 520,000 residents in the City of Moreton Bay and it is forecast to reach about 690,000 by 2041—driving demand for more than 88,000 additional homes.

For Chapter Two, the Mango Hill project forms part of a broader pipeline that reflects a pivot toward infill and adaptive reuse opportunities alongside greenfield development.

In Brisbane’s inner north, the group is progressing an office-to-residential conversion in Spring Hill, which is now under construction.

Quayle said the shift toward medium-density formats such as townhomes was not just about affordability, but about enabling long-term community continuity.

“We’re seeing a generational shift,” he said.

“Many people who grew up in Mango Hill and North Lakes want to remain close to family, work and schools, but detached housing has moved beyond reach for some.

“Avela has been designed to provide a more accessible entry point without compromising on quality, amenity or architectural character.”