LJH Commercial - Quarterly Magazine

Welcome to the latest edition of Commercial

Fundamentals remain sound despite economic and interest rate pressures.

As we move further into 2026, attention is turning to how Australia’s commercial property market will perform over the year ahead. Conditions remain mixed across sectors and locations, but overall market activity is holding up. Inflation remains elevated and interest rates remain higher than they were a year ago, keeping borrowing costs elevated. This is making buyers and tenants more cautious, but it is also supporting demand for quality assets, secure income and markets with solid underlying fundamentals.

Across the LJ Hooker Commercial network, our agents are continuing to report steady enquiry across a range of sectors. Industrial remains one of the strongest parts of the market, particularly in key freight corridors and established infill locations where supply remains tight and tenant demand is still healthy. In office, demand is more selective, with tenants focusing on better quality buildings in good locations that offer value, flexibility and modern amenity. Retail conditions have also improved, especially across neighbourhood, sub regional and regional centres, where convenience based spending and local catchment demand are supporting performance.

Recent market trends show that conditions are becoming more asset specific. Better quality properties with strong locations, realistic pricing and secure tenants are continuing to attract enquiry. Secondary stock is facing more pressure, particularly where leasing risk is higher or where assets do not meet current tenant expectations. That is especially true in office markets, where vacancy remains elevated in some locations and occupiers are taking a more measured approach to leasing decisions.

Outside the major CBD markets, a number of regional and smaller lot asset classes are continuing to attract interest. Regional retail, non-CBD commercial assets, pubs, childcare, self-storage and other service-based properties are all benefiting from lower entry prices, tighter supply and stable local demand in many markets. These assets are also attracting attention from smaller private investors and SMSF buyers, who remain an important part of the commercial property market.

For these buyers, the higher interest rate environment has made debt funded acquisitions more difficult, but it has also created a greater focus on simple property fundamentals. Buyers are looking more closely at tenant quality, lease terms, affordability and the long-term strength of the local market. This is helping support demand for assets such as smaller industrial units, neighbourhood shops, childcare centres, medical related properties and other commercial investments with straightforward leasing profiles and clearer income security.

Tenant demand is still active, but it is more price sensitive than it was during the low-interest rate period. Businesses are still leasing space and making property decisions, but they are paying closer attention to occupancy costs, lease flexibility, building quality and overall value. Well located assets that are priced appropriately are performing better, while secondary properties are often taking longer to lease and requiring higher incentives.

Overall, the commercial property outlook remains steady. Industrial continues to stand out, supported by tenant demand and limited supply in many markets. Retail is improving, particularly in convenience based and regional formats. Office conditions remain mixed, although better quality assets are continuing to attract demand. Across the market more broadly, regional and alternative assets are becoming a more important part of the investment story.

National market trends provide a useful guide, but every local market is different. That is why local knowledge remains critical when making property decisions. Whether you are buying, leasing, investing or selling, understanding the drivers in your own market is more important than ever.

In this edition of our Commercial magazine, you will find a wide range of opportunities from across the country, including office, industrial, retail and alternative assets such as childcare, pubs and self-storage. Whether you are an occupier or an investor, there is something here for you.

Mathew Tiller

Matt Tiller Head of Commercial

LJ Hooker

Units 7&8/86 Northbourne Ave, Braddon, ACT

Exceptional Purchase Opportunity on fringe of the CBD

Two premium ground floor units totalling 148 sqm an exceptionally well-appointed office fit out, the space features a welcoming reception, workstations, meeting rooms and kitchenette. Located in vibrant Braddon it offers immediate access to popular cafes, restaurants, retail, and the light rail corridor. Strong transport links, 4 basement parking’s and additional storage. Ideal for owner-occupiers or investors seeking a highvisibility location. Sold with vacant possession.

Lyons 0439 338 883

331/240 Bunda Street, Canberra City, ACT

Premium City Retail Space in Canberra - For Sale or Lease

A prime 150 sqm ground floor commercial unit in Manhattan on the Park offering excellent CBD street exposure and strong investment potential. Suitable for retail, office, or service uses, it includes rear parking, separate air-conditioning, and access to the buildings gym and lap pool. Located within Canberra’s busiest dining and retail precinct, steps from the Canberra Centre, major supermarkets, cafes, restaurants, and transport links. This standout space will be available from May 2026.

Greg Lyons 0439 338 883

1722 Gold Coast Highway, Burleigh Heads, QLD

Prime Gold Coast Highway Retail Opportunity

High-exposure retail tenancy positioned on the Gold Coast Highway in the heart of Burleigh Heads. Offering approx. 264m2 of flexible ground floor space with strong signage opportunity, consistent passing traffic, and surrounding retail and hospitality amenity. Ideal for retail, showroom or service operators seeking a prominent coastal location. Enquire now to arrange an inspection.

0404 035 871

Brand new farmhouse cafe and events venue set within one of the Currumbin Valley’s most iconic rural holdings. Offering 220sqm of indoor and alfresco space across 1,000sqm, complemented by 36 car parks plus overflow, sweeping hinterland views to the Gold Coast skyline, and cafe approval with commercial kitchen facilities in place. Ideal for a cafe, weddings or wellness concept (STCA). Flexible rent and incentives available.

1168-1170 Gold Coast Highway, Palm Beach, QLD

Sold by Tara Imlach & Beau Cater

Determined to secure a rare foothold, our buyer persisted through inspections and offers. By leveraging a trusted local relationship, we unlocked an off-market opportunity, securing the ideal asset - showing persistence and strong networks win in competitive markets.

AGENTS

Tara Imlach 0452 418 343

Beau Cater 0434 863 373

LJ Hooker Commercial Southern Gold Coast

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9 Queensbury Avenue, Currumbin Waters, QLD

Sold by Dominic Eaves

A targeted auction campaign generated 100+ enquiries and multiple offers, achieving $5,250,000 within one week and setting a record land rate for Currumbin Waters, with a 30 day settlement and nine month leaseback delivering speed, certainty and strong buyer competition.

AGENTS

Dominic Eaves 406541278

LJ Hooker Commercial Southern Gold Coast

Swift sale secured as seller moves to next buyer

When the initial buyer fell through, the seller moved quickly. A Brisbane investment group, focused on Gold Coast value-add assets, acquired the property. Sellers unlocked capital for new ventures and semi-retirement, while the buyer can act immediately to drive long-term value. 6 Hayter Street, Currumbin Waters, QLD

AGENTS

Tara Imlach 0452 418 343

Beau Cater 0434 863 373

LJ Hooker Commercial Southern Gold Coast

Enquire today

145-149 Sippy Downs Drive, Sippy Downs, QLD

A rare 2.14ha opportunity on the Sunshine Coast in the heart of Sippy Downs. This high-profile, flat site offers major motorway exposure, strong holding income to mid-2028, and flexible Major Centre zoning, presenting exceptional potential for future redevelopment.

AGENTS

David C Smith 0412 712 680

Mike Stewart 0418 717 361

LJ Hooker Commercial Sunshine Coast

Enquire today

19/27 Evans Street, Maroochydore, QLD

Positioned in the heart of Maroochydore between Sunshine Plaza and the CBD, this 171sqm office suite offers a functional fitout, strong exposure and excellent access to Maroochy Boulevard and the Sunshine Motorway, with lift access, two basement car parks, visitor parking, kitchenette and amenities.

AGENTS

Reid Capp 0419 719 580

David C Smith 0412 712 680

LJ Hooker Commercial Sunshine Coast

Enquire today

7820 Warrego Highway, Helidon Spa, QLD

Development Site with Substantial Warrego Highway Frontage

7820 Warrego Highway offers a 16.19ha development site with DA over the front third and future potential across the balance. Approved for a 902.63m2 service station and QSR (extension to May 2027), it features direct highway frontage and exposure to 21,000+ vehicles daily in a key growth corridor.

AGENTS

Chris Stewart 0451 948 001

LJ Hooker Commercial Toowoomba

Enquire today

Corner Mort & North Street, Rockville, QLD

Brand New Industrial Units in Northside Business Park

Northside Business Park is Toowoomba’s newest industrial development, offering 15 architecturally designed units from 290sqm. With dual access and strong Mort Street frontage, it provides excellent connectivity to the Toowoomba Second Range Crossing and New England Highway in a growing precinct.

AGENTS

Chris Stewart 0451 948 001

LJ Hooker Commercial Toowoomba

580 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba City, QLD

A Commanding Corporate Address on Toowoomba’s CBD Fringe

580 Ruthven Street offers refurbished A-Grade office tenancies in the Toowoomba CBD. Positioned on the corner of Ruthven and Herries Streets, it provides flexible tenancy sizes, lift access, parking (by negotiation), disabled access, and strong exposure in a busy commercial precinct.

AGENTS

Chris Stewart 0451 948 001

LJ Hooker Commercial Toowoomba

10775 Warrego Highway, Charlton, QLD

Premium Industrial Lots with Highway Exposure

Charlton Central offers premium industrial lots from 3-5ha, fully serviced with Medium Impact Industry zoning. With dual access to the Warrego Highway and heavy vehicle infrastructure, it provides scalable, strategically located land with seamless regional and national connectivity.

AGENTS

Chris Stewart 0451 948 001

Yossi Vagg 0448 193 428

LJ Hooker Commercial Toowoomba

Level 1/ 10 Russell Street, Toowoomba City, QLD

Premium CBD Corporate Office

Level 1/10 Russell Street offers a refurbished CBD office space, with tenancies from 230-1295m2 and ample parking. Ideal for medical, allied health, professional, and business users seeking an affordable, central space.

AGENTS

Chris Stewart 0451 948 001

LJ Hooker Commercial Toowoomba

Prime Beachfront Holiday Cabins Offering Immediate Income

Hideaway Holiday Cabins presents a rare chance to secure a proven income producing beachfront asset. Set on approx 7,917 sqm with direct beach access, it includes six self contained two bedroom cabins and a three bedroom caretakers residence. Well established with strong tourism demand, the property features shared BBQ, laundry and fish cleaning facilities, close to the Manning River, bowling club and local beaches. Offered for sale as the owners retire after 13 years.

AGENTS

Amanda

LJ Hooker Taree RLA/REA 231015

2/144 Crown Street, Wollongong, NSW

Rare CBD Approved, Fully Operational Restaurant

Rare CBD leasing opportunity in a tightly held tenancy with proven history, home to the Pot of Gold Restaurant (est. 1997) and occupied continuously since. Positioned above The Source Bulk Foods and next to San Churro, it offers a recognised mall address in the heart of the city.

AGENTS

Chris Tudzarov 0451 714 441

Con Papadopoulos 0408 604 040

LJ Hooker Commercial Wollongong

359 Princes Highway, Woonona, NSW

Rare Mixed Use Investment Opportunity

359 Princes Highway, Woonona, is a rare mixed use holding opposite McDonald’s, at the northern gateway to Woonona CBD. Vintage bank character with the original vault bar, plus an immaculate apartment above, ideal for owner occupiers or investors seeking dual income flexibility.

AGENTS

Chris Tudzarov 0451 714 441

Martin Merritt 0412 424 226

LJ Hooker Commercial Wollongong

Enquire today

Freestanding Factory/Warehouse

Ideally positioned factory/ warehouse offers easy access to the M5 Motorway on and off ramps.

Conveniently Positioned Premium Factory

Premium concrete panel construction, unique brick facade, accessed by two container height roller doors & two driveways

Ample onsite

Aaron Ward 0404 082 445

Quality Industrial Unit

Perfectly

Set within an established industrial/commercial precinct and benefits from a strong local workforce.

Ample onsite

AGENTS

Darren Zammit 0404 083 445

5/257-259 The Entrance Road, Erina, NSW

A rare opportunity to secure a tightly held commercial investment in a prominent and proven business corridor.

Enquire today Blue-Chip Erina Investment!

AGENTS

Ben Purdue 0450 719 600

Tom Bore 0402 938 144

LJ Hooker Commercial Terrigal | Erina RLA/REA 20274351 FOR SALE

1-16/131 Mooramba Avenue, Tuggerah, NSW

16 modern industrial units situated in the thriving Tuggerah business precinct on the NSW Central Coast. There is at the door parking allocated to each unit.

Enquire today Industrial Units for Sale or Lease

AGENTS

Ben Purdue 0450 719 600

Tom Bore 0402 938 144

LJ Hooker Commercial Terrigal | Erina RLA/REA 20274351

Designed for real world needs - 37 modern industrial units in the prominent Berkeley Vale industrial precinct.

Enquire today Secure. Smart. Built for Business.

AGENTS

Ben Purdue 0450 719 600

Tom Bore 0402 938 144

LJ Hooker Commercial Terrigal | Erina RLA/REA 20274351

Shops 1&2/350 Main Road, Toukley, NSW

Prime commercial opportunity of combined shops to create a spacious hospitality venue with excellent exposure.

Enquire today

Retail 180m2 R3 Medium Density

Ample street parking

AGENTS

Tom Bore 0402 938 144

Ben Purdue 0450 719 600

LJ Hooker Commercial Terrigal | Erina RLA/REA 20274351

1007 North East Road, Ridgehaven, SA

Fully Leased Pelican Plaza ConvenienceBased Retail Centre

LJ Hooker Commercial Adelaide and Colliers present Pelican Plaza Shopping Centre for sale for the first time in 20 years*. Located 15km* north-east of the Adelaide CBD, this 100% leased, 1.21ha* corner site offers five street frontages, 153* car parks and strong exposure opposite Westfield Tea Tree Plaza. Returning $943,920pa* with a 3.1-year WALE*, it is offered via National EOI closing 12 March 2026 at 3pm (ACDT).

FOR SALE

Type

AGENTS

Mario Bonomi 0412 080 993

Mark Tettis 0433 139 892

LJ Hooker Commercial Adelaide

4 Cochrane Road, East Arm, NT

Vacant Posession

Cochrane Road is located in the East Arm port precinct only three kilometres from the port. The property is also conveniently positioned to the railway line and freight station just off O’Sullivan Circuit.

The subject property is a quality metal clad freestanding office/warehouse building consisting of 816sqm under roof The warehouse is 708sqm with a peak roof height, accessed via three 3.6m high roller doors, and features a There is also a 5-tonne gantry crane in the warehouse/workshop area with a clearance of 5m.

The office is located at the front of the building and is 108sqm in total with an internal kitchenette and two toilets. The area features an open plan area with two separate individual offices. Additionally, there is a 108sqm awning area positioned at the side of the building with a clearance of 4.5m and there is a carport off the office with three car parks.

PRIVATE TREATY

Type

Building Area

Site Area

Zoning

Parking Office/ Warehouse 816sqm 3,630sqm Development 30

AGENTS

Lee Doyle 0403 348 243

Ryan Doyle 0405 192 389

LJ Hooker Commercial North NT

Tenanted Investment

The subject property is situated only 3 radial kilometres north of the Darwin CBD. Conveniently positioned opposite the highly sought after Parap Village which services Darwin premier suburbs including Parap and Fannie Bay. Located just off the Stuart Highway, providing convenient access in and out of the city and is passed by a large volume of traffic each day.

It is a modern three-story office building, completed in 2011, on possibly the most prominent corner of Parap, the corner of Parap Road and Gregory Street.

10/25 Parap Road, Parap, NT AGENTS

Unit 10 is on the first floor of the building on the eastern side and has a northerly aspect. This unit includes a total of 450 square metres under title which also includes four car parks, one on grade at the front of the building and three under cover on the first floor.

PRIVATE TREATY

Lee Doyle 0403 348 243 Ryan Doyle 0405 192 389