Lumara Broadbeach Review & Buyer Guide

Design by Cottee Parker

Lumara rises on slender proportions with organic, curved lines drawn from the movement of the ocean, and the tower emerges from shaded subtropical gardens. The architects chose raw, tactile materials for their durability, namely stone, timber and concrete, so that the building weathers naturally through the coastal seasons.

Each residence is oriented to a northern aspect with north-east outlooks across the Pacific Ocean. Full-height perimeter glazing and architectural bay windows bring the horizon into the living areas, while the floorplans are open plan and flow outdoors. Interiors use oak timber flooring throughout, natural stone surfaces and custom joinery, and kitchens are fitted with integrated European appliances.

Reading the floorplans closely is worthwhile. Note where the living areas sit against the northern glazing, how the bedrooms are separated from the entertaining spaces, and where storage and the laundry are placed. The listing carries 18 images of the building, interiors and views, and floorplans are available on request.

At the top of the tower, the two-level penthouse is planned with 360° views, and the listing also describes full-floor residences. With only two homes per floor, each level has a single lift lobby shared by two households.

Resident amenities on levels 20 and 21

The building's amenity is concentrated in a two-level wellness retreat for residents high in the tower. The listing details a heated magnesium pool, a spa, a sauna and steam rooms, plus a fully equipped gym with northern views.

The same levels hold private dining rooms with a full kitchen, a resident lounge and bar, and an open-air barbecue pavilion with panoramic ocean backdrops. For hosting a larger group than a home allows, the dining and pavilion spaces are the features most buyers ask about.

Shared facilities of this kind are maintained through the body corporate, so ask for the proposed budget and levy estimates for your lot before you sign. Our guide to body corporate costs and what is tax deductible sets out how levies are structured.

The developer, 5Point

5Point Projects was founded by Damian Dalgleish and develops high-end coastal residential projects and boutique multi-residential buildings across the Gold Coast and Brisbane. Its record includes Ophira at Bilinga, a beachfront building, and it pairs the development role with its own construction capability on technically demanding beachfront and riverfront sites.

Developer track record is one of the first things to check on any off-the-plan purchase. Look at completed buildings, speak with owners where you can, and ask the sales team who the head contractor is for this building. Our guide to vetting developers and tier 1 builders lists the questions worth asking.

Location and getting around

Lumara sits on Old Burleigh Road in the Broadbeach dining and beach precinct. These are measured distances from the address:

• Broadbeach North G:link Station: 400m · 5 min walk
• Kurrawa Beach & Surf Club: 500m · 6 min walk
• Oracle Boulevard Dining Precinct: 500m · 6 min walk
• The Star Gold Coast & Casino: 0.9km · 2 min drive
• Broadbeach State School: 1.0km · 2 min drive
• Broadbeach South G:link Station: 1.1km · 3 min drive
• Pacific Fair Shopping Centre: 1.3km · 3 min drive
• Mermaid Beach & Surf Club: 1.8km · 4 min drive
• Pindara Private Hospital: 4.4km · 7 min drive
• The Southport School (TSS): 4.9km · 8 min drive

The G:link light rail runs along the Gold Coast spine, so the Broadbeach stations connect the address to the rest of the coast without a car. Our Broadbeach prestige apartment guide covers the precinct in more depth.

How buying off the plan works

An off-the-plan purchase is made on a contract before the building is complete, so the documents matter as much as the floorplan. Before signing, ask for the contract, the disclosure statement, the proposed body corporate by-laws and the current completion estimate shown on the listing, and have your solicitor review them. Our guide to sunset clauses and your rights explains the timing provisions buyers should understand.

Overseas buyers can read the FIRB guide for off the plan purchases, and anyone weighing the finance side can start with the guide to vetting developers and builders. Lenders assess apartments under construction differently from completed homes, so speak with your broker early.

To compare Lumara with other Broadbeach and Gold Coast towers, request the price list or arrange an inspection with the developer's sales team, and talk to our property specialists about which questions to ask.