Commanding a peaceful curve of the Brisbane River, 11 Dudley Street presents one of the last chances to secure a fully flood-free, absolute riverfront landholding in Brisbane's inner city. An expansive 842 sqm parcel, cleared and ready to build, it enjoys a south-facing elevation with uninterrupted views across to the University of Queensland and the historic rowing clubs of St Lucia.
Set within the coveted Brisbane State High School catchment, this rare address is defined by serenity, elevation, and permanence a never-to-be-built outlook protected by the river and university grounds opposite. Here, the city fades into the distance while light plays across the water a private sanctuary just minutes from West End, South Bank, and the CBD.
The address sits within a tightly held riverbank pocket now transforming with ultra-luxury, underscored by the neighbouring 5 Dudley Street transaction at $8.25m and McNab's new Lucia residences evidence of the calibre this location supports.
For owner-builders, the brief writes itself: an architectural statement with lift, pool and full-floor living to frame the water. For investors and developers, the fundamentals are undeniable rare frontage, prestige neighbours, and a clear precedent for high-end product and record outcomes along this ridge.
Practicalities are on your side: the former dwelling has been removed, access is straightforward, and our sellers are open to facilitating discussions regarding the rear unit holdings creating optionality for those exploring a larger play (subject to separate negotiation and approvals).
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The Vision CURVA by YATA Architecture
To capture the site's potential, YATA Architecture has envisioned CURVA a sculptural, travertine-clad residence that ripples toward the river in soft, confident arcs.
Created by the architect behind some of Brisbane's most admired contemporary homes including, Dune and Casa Espri YATA Architecture represents a new chapter in refined riverfront design.
The concept of CURVA imagines a residence of expansive interiors bathed in natural light: a ten-car subterranean gallery, private gym and sauna, infinity pool, pontoon, living spaces framed entirely by glass and concrete and a full width Master Suite perched on top taking up the whole river vista.
This is not a fixed design but a vision and YATA Architecture welcomes a select number of premium clients to bring CURVA or an equally bespoke concept to life.
With Low-Medium Density Residential zoning (STCA), the site also supports exploration of boutique medium-density apartments.
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Highlights:
- Fully flood-free 842 sqm absolute riverfront landholding with north-facing orientation
- Cleared and build-ready no demolition or vegetation constraints
- Never-to-be-built outlook over the river, UQ, and St Lucia's rowing precinct
- Brisbane State High School catchment and close to elite private schools
- Zoned Low-Medium Density Residential (LMR) flexible for single luxury home or boutique multi-unit (STCA)
- Architectural collaboration available with YATA Architecture (CURVA concept)
- Neighbouring prestige development Lucia by McNab at 5 Dudley Street
- Moments to West End, UQ ferry, South Bank, and the CBD, yet serenely private
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A Legacy That Endures
Land of this calibre is finite.
While Brisbane evolves, this position elevated, and fronting open river remains irreplaceable. Whether envisioned as an architectural statement or a generational investment, 11 Dudley Street is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create something enduring and unrepeatable.
Private viewings by appointment.
All serious interest will be presented as received.
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Fact Anchors for Buyer Due Diligence:
- 5 Dudley Street, Highgate Hill Sold Aug 2024 for $8.25 million (1,401 sqm)
Acquired by McNab, now under construction as Lucia, eight private riverfront residences.
- 111 Ryan Street, West End 650 sqm vacant land sold for $3.5 million (2022) (historic reference).
- 47 Skyring Terrace, Newstead 9,368 sqm riverfront development site sold for $64.5 million (2025), confirming institutional appetite for premium riverfront land.
- 108 Rome Street South, Yeronga QLD 4104 premium flood-free riverfront site illustrating strong buyer demand for scarce cleared Brisbane river holdings.
- Brisbane prestige market: Riverfront land values have risen ~4060% since 2022 across inner-city corridors.
- Zoning: Low-Medium Density Residential (23 storeys). Suitable for luxury home or boutique development (STCA).
- Cleared & ready: Existing house demolished; no vegetation overlays.
- Flood status: No flood hazard overlay indicated on Council mapping (obtain FloodWise report for confirmation).
- Architectural collaboration: YATA Architecture available for premium clients to design a landmark home or boutique apartments.
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The size of Highgate Hill is approximately 1.3 square kilometres. It has 5 parks covering nearly 1.8% of total area. The population of Highgate Hill in 2016 was 6194 people. By 2021 the population was 6229 showing a population growth of 0.6% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Highgate Hill is 20-29 years. Households in Highgate Hill are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Highgate Hill work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 47.10% of the homes in Highgate Hill were owner-occupied compared with 43.00% in 2016.
Highgate Hill has 3,179 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Highgate Hill have seen a 79.12% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 86.20% increase. As at 31 January 2026:
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