TROPHY BARANGAROO HARBOURFRONT RETAIL PRECINCT HITS MARKET
Sydney Harbour Retail at Barangaroo, achieving $28,000 per square metre, is being offered to investors as retail investment volumes surpass office and industrial for the first time on record.
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A tightly held stretch of Sydney Harbour waterfront retail has launched to market, with Sydney Harbour Retail at Barangaroo tipped to draw strong domestic and international interest.
Exclusively offered through JLL’s Retail Investments team of Nick Willis, Sam Hatcher and Sebastian Fahey, the asset marks the first time prime Barangaroo waterfront retail has been made available to investors.
The offering comes amid a structural shift in capital flows, with retail investment volumes overtaking those in the office and industrial sectors for the first time on record.
Owned by Marquette Property, the premium harbourfront destination comprises 20 tenancies across 2,600 square metres and boasts 175 metres of direct Sydney Harbour frontage within the $10 billion Barangaroo precinct.
Key tenants including Grill’d, Yo-Chi, Zushi, Lotus, Anason, Love.Fish, Muum Maam and Bourke Street Bakery are delivering productivity of $28,000 per square metre, about 60 per cent above industry benchmarks.
Nick Willis, Executive Director at JLL Retail Investments Australia & New Zealand, said: “2025 marked a turning point for the retail sector. For the first time on record, retail investment volumes outsold both office and industrial sectors, signalling restored confidence and deepening liquidity.
“As capital returns to the sector, we’re seeing a clear preference for assets that offer defensive income and exposure to experience-led spending.”
The property is fully leased under long-term net-lease structures with fixed 4 per cent annual rent reviews, offering predictable income growth. It also benefits from strong foot traffic, supported by approximately 18 million annual visitors to the precinct, 24,000 daily workers and the surrounding affluent mixed-use development.
Sam Hatcher, Head of Retail at JLL Australia & New Zealand, said: “The speciality performance of the asset at $28,000/sqm outstrips almost all major retail and dining precincts in Australia – a staggering 60 per cent above industry benchmarks, providing significant future rental reversion. The 100 per cent net lease structures provide bulletproof income growth potential.”
Connectivity via Barangaroo Metro, Wynyard Station, and nearby ferry terminals underpins the location’s appeal, while integration with luxury residential towers achieving sales rates of more than $90,000 per square metre and A-Grade office buildings creates a strong captive customer base.
According to JLL research, Sydney CBD retail vacancy has fallen from 14.3 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2022 to 3.4 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2025, the lowest level since late 2019. Barangaroo’s office vacancy rate of 4.2 per cent sits well below the wider CBD average of 14.7 per cent, further supporting spending within the precinct.
Designed by ASX-listed Lendlease, the Barangaroo development is Australia’s first large-scale carbon-neutral precinct and has received numerous national and international awards.
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A Name Steeped in History, A Home Built for the Future. Timeless architecture, premium residences, and an exceptional Inner West location come together at Maybelle. With construction nearing completion, buyers can move into their brand-new home by the end of the year and purchase with confidence, knowing their home is backed by 10-Year Latent Defects Insurance.
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Almost a century before construction began, two sisters unknowingly inspired one of Sydney’s newest residential addresses.
Local landowner and developer John Henry Schroeder combined his daughters’ names, Isobel and May, to create Ismay Avenue, a street name that has become part of the area’s identity, still visible today in Ismay Reserve. The Maybelle borrows that story rather than inventing one. It takes its name from Isobel and May, drawing a direct line between the development and the history sitting right outside its front door.
More than simply another apartment building, it reflects a vision of creating homes that honour the past while looking confidently to the future.
Developed and built by Omaya, a family-owned company with more than 35 years of experience, The Maybelle reflects a commitment to craftsmanship, quality and creating communities that stand the test of time.
Located beside Ismay Reserve, the boutique collection of one, two and three-bedroom residences combines timeless architecture by Squillace Architects, premium interiors and exclusive resident amenities within one of Sydney’s most connected Inner West locations.
Location is one of The Maybelle’s defining strengths, residents are moments from train stations, bus services and the M4 Motorway.
Positioned just moments from North Strathfield, Bakehouse Quarter, Sydney Olympic Park, Parramatta and the Sydney CBD, residents enjoy the perfect balance of green open space, vibrant local amenity and exceptional connectivity.
Surrounded by cafés, restaurants, leading public and private schools, shopping and parklands, The Maybelle offers a lifestyle where everything is within easy reach.
Designed to embrace its unique park-side setting, many residences enjoy expansive balconies overlooking Ismay Reserve, while selected homes capture elevated views across the Sydney Harbour Bridge and city skyline.
Spacious open-plan layouts, premium fixtures and finishes, and two carefully curated interior schemes create homes that are both beautifully refined and designed for everyday living.
The lifestyle extends well beyond each apartment. Residents will enjoy exclusive access to a full-level Garden Pavilion on Level 8, featuring beautifully landscaped spaces for entertaining, recreation, remote working and gathering with family, friends and neighbours.
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As both developer and builder, Omaya oversees every stage of the project – from planning through to construction – ensuring quality, accountability and meticulous attention to detail throughout.
Buyers can also purchase with confidence, knowing The Maybelle is protected by 10-Year Latent Defects Insurance, providing additional peace of mind long after settlement.
With construction nearing completion, buyers will be moving into their brand-new homes by the end of the year, offering a rare opportunity to secure a premium residence without the lengthy wait often associated with off-the-plan developments.
For those seeking more than just a new apartment, The Maybelle offers something increasingly rare – a home with an authentic story, a genuine connection to its surroundings and a lifestyle that brings together heritage, nature, connectivity and contemporary design in one exceptional address.
Now selling premium one, two and three-bedroom residences. To learn more or book a private appointment, visit www.themaybelle.com.au or call 1300 066 292.
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