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Cedar Pacific Award for Best Purpose-Built Student Accommodation Development
This award recognises and publicly rewards excellence in the development of, and efficient use of capital, in a high quality new or refurbished purpose-built student accommodation development.
Eligible entrants will be projects, developments or refurbishments that have been completed by 31 December 2024 (completed in the past 5 years) and have been operating for at least six months as at 31 December 2024.
The award is open to members of the Property Council of Australia and/or the Student Accommodation Council. The nominator, owner or operator of the entered building must be the member.
Nominations close 11:59pm 26 March 2025
Nominations are only accepted via the online portal
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2025 Finalists
Iglu Mascot - NSW
Nominated and owned by Iglu Pty Limited
Iglu Mascot has identified one of Sydney’s most connected suburbs and delivered – through nationally recognised architecture and landscape design – the best student accommodation development in Australia. It offers a supportive student community and first-class facilities, providing endless opportunities to connect, grow, and thrive in a safe and vibrant environment.
Scape Leicester - VIC
Nominated and owned by Scape Australia
Scape Leicester is a place to feel connected—where friendships spark over rooftop sunsets, study marathons, and shared ambition. From a vibrant gaming room to zen study spaces, it’s your launchpad to thrive. All-electric, sustainably built, it’s more than a room—it’s a greener, smarter way to live student life.
Scape Victoria Street - VIC
Nominated and owned by Scape Australia
Scape Victoria Street is the 'Place to Belong' - where all walks waltz the halls, 2AM hangs meet sky-high views and chef-cooked meals fuel all-night crams. Designed with students, its eight neighbourhoods create a thriving community. Innovative, bold, and inclusive, it redefines purpose-built student living in Melbourne.
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2023 Winner
11 Gibbons Street, Redfern (NSW)
- Owned by St George Community Housing (SGCH)
- Nominated by St George Community Housing (SGCH)
SGCH’s 11 Gibbons Street development of social & affordable housing represents urban renewal at its best. Built in the heart of Redfern, this sustainable 18-storey building achieves an average 8-star NatHERS rating. Featuring 162 homes, a community hub, playground, bicycle storage and workshop, commercial & office spaces and culturally significant public art.
2024 Finalists
38 Albermarle Street - VIC
Nominated by Assemble
Owned by Assemble
38 Albermarle Street, Kensington is Assemble’s pilot purchase pathway project, targeting an affordable solution to home ownership for those on moderate incomes. Residents living in 73 high-quality, well-connected homes are supported with set rental and purchase pricing, bulk-buying initiatives, and money coaching while on their journey to home ownership.
Bigge Street - NSW
Nominated by TURNER
Owned by Homes NSW
Bigge Street answers the urgent need for social housing in NSW. The design exemplifies tenure blind social housing providing the same or better design quality and resolution that would be expected by the private market but with enhanced durability and sustainable features that are essential for social housing.
Clifton Park at Camden Park - SA
Nominated by Junction
Owned by Junction
Clifton Park is a mixed precinct development located along ANZAC Highway – one of Adelaide’s most well-travelled connections from city to bay. The project features 54 architecturally designed townhouses and apartments seamlessly blending social, affordable and market housing into an integrated community which people are proud to call home.
Navali - NSW
Nominated by Urban Property Group
Owned by Urban Property Group
Located in Penrith, Navali is an innovative 10-storey mixed-use development, which provides high-quality, yet affordable homes, including National Disability Insurance Scheme apartments, affordable housing, and private market housing. It's comprised of 163 apartments, ground floor retail and resident facilities including a rooftop garden, communal space, kitchen, and children’s play areas.