Dahua Group

What Dahua Group does

Dahua Group Australia is the Australian operating subsidiary of Chinese-headquartered Dahua Group, established in 1988 and operating as a private proprietary limited company through Dahua Group Melbourne Investment Pty Ltd and Dahua Group Sydney Investment Pty Ltd. The company specialises in masterplanned residential community development across Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland, with a portfolio of 11 projects spanning boutique estates (e.g., The Ridgeway at 136 lots, Montview at 219 lots) to large-scale masterplans such as Menangle Park (498 hectares, 4,000+ homesites) and Wollert Rise (114 hectares, 1,600 lots). Completed projects include New Breeze (1,250+ lots, 3,000+ residents) and Orchard Tarneit (788 lots).

The company's core offering is land lots sold directly to consumers — primarily first home buyers, families, and investors — typically through on-site sales offices, Display Villages, and partnerships with 70+ Australian builders (Masterton, Clarendon, Eden Brae, Metricon, Simonds, Burbank, etc.) offering house and land packages. Land pricing ranges from approximately $238,000 for entry-level lots to $1.5 million for premium parcels, with project values such as Hawthorn Park disclosed at $300 million for 333 apartments. Dahua has diversified into higher-density residential through Hawthorn Park in Hawthorn East, which features Australia's first suspended sky-pool in residential development.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time land lot sales and builder-mediated house and land packages, with project delivery reliant on an ecosystem of civil contractors (Winslow, WEM Civil, TRN Group, Western Earthmoving, Rokon, JK Williams), architects (Rothelowman, Place Design Group, Jack Merlo), and government partners (Campbelltown City Council, Transport for NSW, City of Whittlesea). The business model is project-cadence driven, with settlement pacing demonstrated by New Breeze exceeding 300 lots/year since 2017. Industry recognition includes the UDIA Design Excellence Award 2022 for Hawthorn Park and Real Estate Asia Masterplan Development of the Year 2022 for New Breeze.

Name

Dahua Group

Legal name

Dahua Group Melbourne Investment Pty Ltd / Dahua Group Sydney Investment Pty Ltd

Website

https://dahuaaustralia.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Dahua Group Australia, established in 1988, is a private masterplanned residential community developer operating across Victoria, NSW and Queensland. It sells land lots and house-and-land packages through 11 projects and 70+ builder partners, targeting first home buyers, families, and investors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Masterplanned Residential Communities

NAICS

Land Subdivision (2372), New Housing For-Sale Builders (236117), Residential Building Construction (23611)

SIC

Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552), Real Estate Dealers (For Their Own Account) (6532)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Land Development & Subdivision Homebuilding (Build-to-Sell Communities) (IMAFABAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Master-Planned Community & POA Management (BPAJAHAD), Urban Planning & Master Planning (BPAHAKAD)

Keywords

• Masterplanned communities
• Residential land development
• House and land packages
• Land subdivision
• Property development

Headquarters

HQ city

Melbourne

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Land Sales: Dahua Group generates revenue through the sale of residential land lots within masterplanned communities. Land parcels are sold directly to homeowners and investors, with prices varying based on location, size, and stage of development.
2. House and Land Packages: Partnerships with Australian builders to offer completed house and land packages to buyers, creating an additional revenue stream through builder partnerships and display village showcases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Dahua Group Australia develops masterplanned residential communities across Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland, selling residential land lots and partnering with leading Australian builders to offer house-and-land packages directly to homebuyers. The portfolio ranges from large-scale estates of thousands of homesites (Menangle Park) to boutique subdivisions and a $300 million high-density apartment project (Hawthorn Park), with each community featuring parks, conservation reserves, sports facilities, and planned town centres.

Product overview

Dahua Group Australia is a residential property developer specializing in masterplanned communities and residential estates across New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland. The company operates as a portfolio of distinct masterplanned communities, including Westwood, Wollert Rise, The Ridge at Riverhills, Orchard, Hawthorn Park, Menangle Park, 1881 Tullimbar, New Breeze, The Ridgeway, Montview, and Amity. These communities range from large-scale developments spanning hundreds of hectares with thousands of lots to boutique estates with fewer than 200 lots. Offerings include land packages, house and land packages, townhomes, and apartments, with communities featuring amenities such as parks, playgrounds, sports facilities, open spaces, and planned town centres. The portfolio is delivered through partnerships with builders, contractors, and consultants, with communities at various stages from early release to fully completed and sold out.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• Westwood A masterplanned community in Melbourne's north-west comprising two precincts (Westwood Walk and Westwood Place), spanning 103.45 hectares with approximately 1,600 lots, sold to homebuyers and investors with house-and-land packages through builder partnerships.
• Wollert Rise A masterplanned community in Wollert, Melbourne's north, spanning 114 hectares with 1,600 land and townhome lots, nested among 10+ hectares of conservation reserves featuring protected centuries-old River Red Gums, marketed to families and first home buyers.
• The Ridge at Riverhills A masterplanned community in South Morang, VIC, spanning 191.86 hectares including a large park reserve with approximately 920 lots featuring elevated views overlooking the Darebin Creek valley.
• Orchard A masterplanned community in Tarneit, VIC, covering 64.21 hectares with 788 lots, now completed and sold out, with Orchard Park delivered as a central green space.
• Hawthorn Park A $300 million residential apartment development in Hawthorn East, VIC, featuring 333 one-, two-, and three-bedroom residences on 12,110m² with resort-style amenities including a Wellness Centre, Rooftop Retreat, garden spaces, and Australia's first suspended sky-pool in a residential development.
• Menangle Park A flagship masterplanned community in Sydney's South-West corridor, spanning 498 hectares with 4,000+ homesites, featuring 41 hectares of open space, planned town centre, and a Display Village with 34 homes from 26 builders (opened September 2025).
• 1881 Tullimbar A boutique masterplanned estate in the Illawarra region, NSW, spanning 89 hectares with 495 lots, nestled in the foothills of Macquarie Pass.
• New Breeze A masterplanned community in Bardia, NSW, spanning 88.7 hectares with 1,250+ lots, featuring 40 hectares of green corridor and open space, now completed and home to 3,000+ residents.
• The Ridgeway A boutique land estate in Barden Ridge, NSW, spanning 14.6 hectares with 136 lots, now sold out.
• Montview A boutique masterplanned community in Ripley Valley, QLD, spanning 26.26 hectares with 219 lots, featuring tree-lined streets and a hillside backdrop, now sold out.
• Amity A masterplan community in Narangba, QLD, spanning 28.93 hectares with 467 lots, designed for families with green parklands and a playground.
• House and Land Packages Completed house and land packages offered through builder partnerships alongside Dahua's masterplanned community land sales, providing turnkey home solutions for buyers via display villages and on-site sales offices.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 3,000 residents call New Breeze home with 100% lots sold out
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

51 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• RPM GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRPM Group is a key development partner in the Westwood project at Fraser Rise, working alongside Dahua Group Australia and Winslow Constructors to deliver one of Victoria's largest masterplanned communities spanning 103.45 hectares.
• Place Design GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandscape architecture firm responsible for designing the 40-hectare green corridor at New Breeze, managing stormwater while reintroducing natural plant species and creating pedestrian pathways with seating, gym equipment and shaded areas.
• WinslowcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction partner for multiple projects including Montview in Queensland and Orchard Tarneit, handling bulk earthworks, road construction, and lot levelling.
• ArcadissupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProfessional services firm partnered on New Breeze development, contributing to the project's design and delivery.
• APP CorporationsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConsulting partner for New Breeze development project management.
• TRN GroupcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCivil engineering contractor that delivered the award-winning New Breeze community and appointed for Stage 4 North at Menangle Park.
• SMECsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering and consultancy partner for New Breeze and Wollert Rise projects.
• Urban Land HousingsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment partner for New Breeze and The Ridgeway projects, collaborating on community initiatives like Christmas events.
• APDcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment partner for multiple projects including Orchard Tarneit and Wollert Rise, instrumental in project delivery across Victoria.
• SpiiresupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConsulting partner for Orchard Tarneit project and Infinity Park at Westwood.
• UrbissupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProperty consultancy partner for Orchard Tarneit development.
• One Mile GridsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDesign and planning consultancy for Orchard Tarneit.
• Plan BsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConsulting partner for Orchard Tarneit project.
• RPMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Westwood project and providing market updates on the property industry and project-specific buyer insights at builder events.
• Sense Creative AgencysupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCreative agency partner for Orchard Tarneit project and community events.
• RothelowmancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm behind Hawthorn Park's innovative campus-style design, including Australia's first suspended sky-pool in a residential development.
• Western EarthmovingcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCivil contractor appointed for Stage 3 at Menangle Park and The Ridgeway development, bringing experience from previous Dahua projects.
• Benaiah Project ManagementsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSuperintendent for Menangle Park Stage 3 development.
• JK Williams (JKW)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCivil contractor appointed to break ground and commence construction on Stage 1 of Menangle Park development.
• Core ProjectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey development partner for Wollert Rise, hosting builder events and providing market updates on buyer demand, price movements and residential market trends.
• Town SquaresupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConsultancy partner for Wollert Rise community events and development.
• WEM CivilcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCivil contractor delivering Stage 3 North Phase 2 at Menangle Park, building on their strong reputation within the estate.
• Peter Cameron Marketing & SalessupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMarketing and sales partner for Montview community in Queensland.
• Channel Marketing GroupsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMarketing partner for Montview community sell-out success.
• Masterton HomescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOne of Australia's leading home builders showcasing designs at Menangle Park Display Village.
• Clarendon HomescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor Australian builder partner at Menangle Park Display Village with 70+ builder partners including 15 of Australia's most established building companies.
• Eden BraecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeading Australian builder partner at Menangle Park Display Village.
• MetriconcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor Australian builder partner at Westwood, one of over a dozen builder partners in the community.
• Sienna HomessupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBuilder partner at Westwood community.
• Mimosa HomessupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBuilder partner at Westwood community.
• Glenvill HomessupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBuilder partner at Westwood community.
• ABN GroupsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBuilder partner at Westwood community.
• Paramount LivingsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBuilder partner at Westwood community.
• Domaine HomescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNSW builder showcasing at Menangle Park Display Village.
• Mojo HomessupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBuilder partner at Menangle Park Display Village.
• GJ GardnercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeading builder partner at Menangle Park Display Village.
• Simonds HomescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBuilder partner at Westwood and Menangle Park communities.
• BurbanksupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBuilder partner at Menangle Park Display Village and Westwood Easter Fete.
• SOVAsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBuilder partner at Menangle Park Display Village.
• Campbelltown City CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal government partner for New Breeze and Menangle Park developments, collaborating on infrastructure delivery including traffic signals and community facilities.
• Transport for NSWcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment authority partnered with on New Breeze traffic signal installation and Spring Farm Parkway delivery at Menangle Park.
• Campbelltown City CouncilsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerJointly funded sensory playground construction at Mary Brooksbank School with $57,000 raised through Mayor's Charity Gala Dinner.
• Feast CampbelltownsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerMulticultural food and dance festival partnership at Menangle Park, celebrating cultural diversity in Sydney's South-West corridor.
• Jack MerlosupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRenowned landscape architect who designed Hawthorn Park's central park.
• Aloha PoolssupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPool builder for Hawthorn Park's suspended sky-pool, recognized with three SPASA Victoria gold awards.
• Flemings LandscapessupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLandscape construction crew responsible for building Orchard Park over 9 months.
• Diversi ConsultingsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConsulting partner for The Ridgeway development.
• Craig and RhodessupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitecture/design partner for The Ridgeway development.
• Wollert North Infrastructure ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsortium representing several new communities in the Wollert Growth Corridor including Wollert Rise, collaborating with Whittlesea Council on $44M infrastructure project.
• City of WhittleseacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal government partnered with on $44M Bodycoats Road infrastructure project and Wollert Rise community development.
• RokonsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCivil contractor upgrading Bodycoats Road to a sealed road with drainage assets installation.

Scale indicators19 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Satterley Property Group: Privately held Australian masterplanned community developer with projects in WA, VIC, and QLD; directly comparable in business model, target buyers (first home buyers, families), and partnership-led delivery approach.
• Dennis Family Corporation: Private, family-owned Victorian residential developer with masterplanned communities in Melbourne's growth corridors, comparable in scale, family ownership structure, and integrated builder-developer model.
• Peet Limited: ASX-listed specialist land developer focused on masterplanned communities across Australia, with comparable project sizes, growth-corridor locations, and display-village / builder-partnership go-to-market.
• Villa World: ASX-listed residential land developer focused on Queensland and southeast Queensland growth corridors, directly comparable in product (house-and-land packages) and target buyer (first home buyers, investors).
• Sekisui House Australia: Japanese-backed Australian residential developer delivering masterplanned communities in VIC and QLD with similar sustainability focus, display village strategy, and partnership with leading Australian builders.
• Intrapac Property: Private Australian residential developer specialising in masterplanned communities and medium-density projects in VIC, NSW, and QLD, with similar design-led positioning and builder partnership ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• Stockland: ASX-listed diversified property developer with one of Australia's largest masterplanned community portfolios across NSW, VIC, and QLD, directly comparable in product offering and target buyer segments to Dahua's communities.
• Lendlease: Global master-planned community developer with major projects in Sydney and Melbourne, operating a comparable land-and-builder-partnership model targeting residential homebuyers in Australian growth corridors.
• Mirvac: ASX-listed Australian property developer with significant residential land development and apartment projects in NSW and VIC, competing directly with Dahua in masterplanned and medium-density residential product.
• Frasers Property Australia: Australia-wide residential developer (formerly Australand) delivering masterplanned communities and apartments in NSW, VIC, and QLD, with similar target segments and house-and-land package offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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