Karam Group plans 13-storey, 81-apartment tower in Southport's CBD
Brisbane's Karam Group has filed plans for a 13-storey, 81-apartment building at 4-6 Oban Lane, Southport, about 500m from light rail in the Southport PDA.
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Brisbane's Karam Group has filed plans for a 13-storey, 81-apartment building at 4-6 Oban Lane, Southport, about 500m from light rail in the Southport PDA.
- Karam Group has filed plans for a 13-storey residential building at 4-6 Oban Lane, Southport.
- 81 apartments: 22 one-bed, 31 two-bed, 22 three-bed and six four-bedroom penthouses.
- The 1,214 sq m site currently holds a fibro cottage and a single-storey workshop.
- Three basement levels with 141 car spaces and 81 bicycle spaces.
- No lodgement date, application number or construction value has been disclosed.
What's happening
Southport's CBD is set for another addition to its residential pipeline, with Brisbane-based Karam Group filing plans for a 13-storey apartment building at 4-6 Oban Lane. The 1,214 sq m infill site sits in Precinct 1 (CBD) of the Southport Priority Development Area, roughly 500m from Southport South light rail station and the Queen Street Village retail strip.
The land currently holds a fibro cottage and a single-storey workshop. The planning report describes the surrounding area as transitional, with older low-rise buildings progressively being replaced, and the proposal is designed by Mi Design Studio with planning by Bennett + Bennett.
The key details
The scheme offers a broad mix of apartment sizes, which the application says provides housing choice for a range of buyers.
- 81 apartments: 22 one-bedroom, 31 two-bedroom, 22 three-bedroom and six four-bedroom penthouses.
- Three basement levels with 141 car spaces and 81 bicycle spaces.
- Ground-floor lobby and office, plus 176 sq m of level-one communal space with a gym, barbecue terrace and outdoor lounge.
- Nearby, Oxford Crown Group has lodged plans for 509 apartments across 53- and 46-storey towers on Scarborough and Queen streets.
- Odus Property Group has proposed a 40-storey, 316-apartment tower at 74-80 Marine Parade.
Timeline and next steps
The plans have been described as newly filed. The report did not give a lodgement date, application reference or construction value, so the assessment timeline is not yet clear. Because the site lies within the Southport PDA, the application would be assessed under that area's development scheme. Any approval, sales launch and construction start would follow in later stages.
What it means for Gold Coast property owners and developers
The proposal adds to a growing cluster of residential schemes around Southport's light rail spine, a sign that developers see depth in demand for well-located apartments close to transport, health and education. A mix weighted towards two- and three-bedroom homes, plus penthouses, also suggests developers are targeting owner-occupiers and downsizers rather than investor-only stock.
For nearby landholders, steady infill activity can support site values over time, while owners of older apartments may face more competition from new stock as projects complete. Each scheme still needs approval and buyers, so timing is uncertain. This is general commentary, not financial advice.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the proposed Southport tower?
At 4-6 Oban Lane, Southport, in the CBD precinct of the Southport Priority Development Area, about 500m from Southport South light rail station.
How many apartments are planned?
81 apartments over 13 storeys, ranging from one-bedroom units to four-bedroom penthouses.
Has the project been approved?
No. The plans have been filed for assessment; no approval or construction start has been announced.
Source: The Urban Developer, published 8 October 2026. This article is an independent summary and commentary by GC Prestige based on the original report — read the source for full details.
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