A storm-damaged family home in Jindalee is set to go to auction after a large gum tree fell through the property, leaving the long-held residence structurally compromised.
A Sudden Storm That Changed Everything In Jindalee
A property at 12 Elinga Street, Jindalee, is being taken to auction following severe damage caused during a major storm on 26 October 2025. During the weather event, a large gum tree fell through the centre of the house, significantly affecting the structure.
The incident occurred while one of the owners was inside the home. No injuries were reported, but the damage altered the condition of a residence that had stood for decades.
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More Than 50 Years Of Family Ownership
The home has been held by the same family for more than 50 years and was originally designed and built by its owners. Over that time, it served as the setting for family milestones and daily life.
Originally a single-level four-bedroom dwelling, the property is now being presented as a three-bedroom, one-bathroom house with three car spaces following the storm damage.
Repair Challenges Lead To Difficult Decision
After the storm, the owners worked through insurance processes and assessed repair options. However, the scale of work required, combined with personal circumstances, led to the decision not to proceed with restoring the home.
Instead, the property is being offered to the market, providing an opportunity for buyers to repair the structure, rebuild entirely, or redesign the site.
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Large Block Draws Buyer Attention
The Jindalee property sits on a 1,153 square metre block at the end of a cul-de-sac within the Centenary suburbs. The land size and location have attracted attention from buyers considering renovation or redevelopment pathways.
Potential buyers include those with building or trade experience, as well as those seeking a site for a new home or investment.
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Auction Day Set For 29 March
The property is scheduled for on-site auction on Sunday, 29 March, at 10:00 a.m., with an inspection earlier that morning from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
The storm that caused the damage was classified as a significant event, with more than 11,000 insurance claims lodged shortly after. The Jindalee home was among the properties affected across Brisbane.
What Comes Next For The Site
The auction outcome will determine the next stage for the property, with buyers expected to weigh options between restoring the existing structure or starting anew.
For the family, the sale marks the conclusion of more than five decades of ownership. For prospective buyers, it presents a chance to secure a large block in an established part of Jindalee.
Oxley Golf Club is facing a potential turning point.It’s one of the largest green spaces left along Boundary Road — and now it could be on shaky ground.
New details emerging from inside the club indicate it is weighing significant changes linked to Boundary Road upgrades, placing the future of the site into sharper focus.
At a Special General Meeting in February, members were told the club is considering options linked to possible road widening works, including whether part of its Boundary Road frontage may need to be sold.
Set along one of Oxley’s busiest corridors, the golf club has operated for decades as both a sporting venue and a large stretch of open green space.
Positioned along a key transport route, the course has long existed at the intersection of recreation and infrastructure pressure — a balance that is now shifting into sharper focus.
Information presented to members outlined a scenario where land on the northern side of the course could be sold if upgrades proceed. A logistics developer, LogiSpace, was identified in member materials as a prospective buyer, though no deal has been confirmed publicly.
A course reworked
Beyond any potential land sale, the discussions point to a broader reshaping of the site.
Members were told the Club is exploring a longer-term plan that could see the course redesigned across a smaller footprint, alongside a new clubhouse and upgraded facilities.
Any changes would be subject to planning approvals and staged over several years. Early indications suggest construction, if it proceeds, could temporarily affect access to parts of the course, though no confirmed timeline has been released.
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Still early, but moving
At this stage, no formal development application is listed in Brisbane City Council’s public planning system, indicating the proposal remains in its early phases, likely at the pre-lodgement or preliminary planning stage.
A familiar pressure
Oxley Golf Club is not alone in facing these questions.
Across metropolitan areas, large recreational sites — particularly golf courses — are increasingly being drawn into planning conversations as cities look for land to support infrastructure and growth.
The club has already explored ways to evolve its facilities in recent years, including upgrades aimed at broadening how the site is used, reflecting changing expectations around how these spaces are used.
For now, the course remains open and operating as usual, with no public notice indicating confirmed redevelopment or closure.
But with early discussions now underway, attention will turn to what takes shape next — and how the community is brought into decisions that could redefine one of Oxley’s most recognisable landscapes.
Jindalee, Mount Ommaney, Jamboree Heights, Middle Park, Westlake, Riverhills, Sumner, Sinnamon Park, and Seventeen Mile Rocks are collectively known as the Centenary Suburbs. Here is a historical glimpse of how the Centenary suburbs came to be.
In 1959, Queensland’s Centenary Year, a land developer named Hooker Rex planned the Centenary project. The project was a suburban development proposal that included a number of neighbourhoods with their own services and facilities that are capable of providing for all the needs of its residents.
The proposed development started with the purchase of farmland in 1960. A contract for the 1,416 hectare-development was agreed upon by the Brisbane City Council in 1961.
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The Centenary Bridge and Highway were among the most important parts of the development, providing access to and from the city and the northern suburbs. Officially opened on 14 October 1964, the Centenary Bridge was financed by the developers. Meanwhile, the Centenary Highway was built by the Brisbane City Council, still at the developers’ expense.
The suburbs and industrial estates that were planned to be a part of the Centenary project were Jindalee, Jamboree Heights, Mount Ommaney, Riverhills, Westlake, Middle Park, and Sumner. Meanwhile, Seventeen Mile Rocks and Sinnamon Park were developed separately.
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The development was under the management of a public company called
the Centenary Estates Limited for six years. In October 1967, the
private shareholders were bought out by the Hooker Corporation Limited
and the entire project was once again owned by the corporation.
The Establishment of the Centenary Suburbs
Jindalee
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Jindalee is an Aboriginal word which means “bare hills”. The
establishment of the suburb in September 1962 brought the first public
transport in the area, a bus going to and from Oxley Station.
Among the earliest establishments in the district were the Jindalee
Golf Course, Swimming Pool, Bowls Club and the Looranah St. shopping
centre. With its well-established golf course, swimming pool, and
sporting facilities, it wasn’t long before Jindalee became a centre for
sporting activities.
Jamboree Heights
Jamboree Heights was initially a part of Jindalee. When the Boy Scout
held it’s Eighth Australian Pan-Pacific Scout Jamboree in Brisbane,
Hooker Centenary provided the site. Later on, the place came to be
called Jamboree Heights.
The 50th Anniversary of that historic Jamboree was celebrated in
Jamboree Heights in January 2018. During that time, the participants
learned more about the first Queensland Jamboree in 1967-1968.
Mount Ommaney is considerably larger than Jindalee and Jamboree
Heights. Despite the sloping nature of the terrain in the area, Hooker
Centenary was able to develop a number of “Private Courts” in Mount
Ommaney in January 1970, a feat considered a first in Australia.
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Each private court contains approximately seven homes, with their own private entrance and shared private ownership of internal roads and nature strips.
Mount Ommaney became a prestige homesite that offers excellent views of the mountains and the city.
The suburb is also home to the first women’s golf club in Australia, the McLeod Country Golf Club,
which was completed in 1969. The original golf club was comprised of 9
holes and a clubhouse. It was later extended to a full complement of 18
holes in 1971.
Riverhills
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Riverhills is named for its ideal location offering sweeping panoramic views of the Brisbane River. In January 1973, it was mainly marketed by the developer as a suburb for young people with young families, designed with a cul-de-sac concept that focuses on having a quiet environment with lots of privacy. Many of its streets were named after rivers, lakes, and other waterways of the world.
Westlake
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Westlake was named by the developers in June 1973 for its nine-hectare freshwater lake. The developers maximised the landscape to give most of its homesites a view of the vast lake.
Sumner
Sumner was named after the Sumner family who had been farmers and landholders in the area. Though the name was originally given to a road, the suburb later adapted the name in 1969.
Seventeen Mile Rocks
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The Seventeen Mile Rock area used to include Sinnamon Park in 1975 as it extended farther west. With the development of Sinnamon Park, the boundaries of the suburb changed and currently, part of the Edenbrooke Estate is in Seventeen Mile Rocks and part in Sinnamon Park.
Since then, Seventeen Mile Rocks has gone through several developments under different estate developers namely ECOSSE Investments Pty Ltd, BMD Constructions, Baldwin-Riverlands, and Verandah.
Middle Park
Middle Park was strategically named by the developers in July 1976 to reflect its location in the middle of the Centenary Suburbs. The area offers northerly views of the McLeod Country Golf Club.
Sinnamon Park
In 1989, Sinnamon Park was developed originating from the suburb Seventeen Mile Rocks. The new suburb was named after the family of James Sinnamon and Margaret, who were the pioneer European settlers in the area.
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Today, Sinnamon Park houses a memorial dedicated to Thomas Macleod to celebrate his historic flights on 22 December 1910.
These are the historical origins of the names of the Centenary
Suburbs. To have a deeper grasp on the history of Centenary, visit Centenary Suburbs Historical Society Inc.
Metroplex Westgate, the newest business district in Brisbane, has officially opened in Wacol with its first tenant, equipment pooling provider Loscam. But once the business complex is completed, it will provide amenities and green spaces not typical of industrial parks.
Loscam is occupying a 4,075-sq-m purpose-built warehouse in Metroplex Westgate under a 15-year lease term. With this, Loscam has become the first company to conduct operations at the new business complex, which aims to change Queensland’s industrial development landscape.
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Metroplex Westgate will ultimately be home to several industrial, commercial and retail businesses. Designers have envisioned the business complex as a mixed-use modern workplace where white collar, blue collar and lab coat can work side by side in one clean and green environment.
Loscam’s warehouse is located at Metroplex South, which will soon see additional tenants such as building products company ARDEX Australia; high-end Italian roller door maker BMP Australia; a fuel retailing company; and a commercial food services company.
Metroplex Westgate is currently undergoing a $17.5-million construction work as it takes form. Soon to rise are Metroplex West, Metroplex East and ETRO. Metroplex West is currently being built and will host a 3,937-sq-m high-end office space and showroom for Volvo Group.
Metroplex Westgate masterplan calls for a mix of industrial, commercial and retail spaces. (Photo credit: www.metroplexwestgate.com.au)
Strategic Location
Loscam State Manager Irene Radford expressed excitement in moving into the new space, considering the logistic advantages of the business complex.
Metroplex Westgate not only meets the demands of tenants in terms of purpose-built facilities, but its location makes it convenient for businesses to move products through supply chains.
The business complex gives companies direct access to the Ipswich, Centenary and Logan Motorways. It is approximately 25 minutes away from Brisbane CBD and about 35 minutes from the airport via Legacy Way.
Lifestyle Amenities
Metroplex Westgate will be different from existing industrial parks, which are typically devoid of amenities and design.
The Metroplex East retail and commercial services precinct, as well as the ETRO precinct, will provide staff and visitors with a number of lifestyle amenities such as shops, child care centre, restaurants, pharmacy, gym and medical centre.
Business workers and visitors can enjoy the recreational parks and picturesque public open spaces in the business hub. Metroplex Westgate will also have bus connections to Wacol and Richlands railway stations.
