Introduction to Queensland's Priority Development Areas

Aobo Realty will be producing a series of introductions to Queensland's Priority Development Areas, covering them comprehensively. All information comes from the government's publicly available development plans, and this information is sure to be of some help to anyone looking to undertake property development or property investment in Queensland in the future.

First, let's understand what a Priority Development Area (PDA) is.

Priority Development Areas (PDAs) are areas in Queensland identified for accelerated development. The Queensland Government and local councils work together with the private sector and the community to plan, approve and develop projects within Priority Development Areas more quickly, so that new infrastructure can serve communities faster and more easily, including housing, schools, parks, retail shops and commercial centres.

PDAs are designed to meet the needs of local businesses and communities, and typically vary according to the size of the area, its location, public transport, the local streetscape, the road network, infrastructure and the existing planning schemes within the area.

From the government's official website, we can see that Cross River Rail and Queen's Wharf are among Queensland's priority development projects. So, from this list, what other undervalued hidden-gem areas can we uncover?