Name

Aware Real Estate

Legal name

Aware Real Estate

Website

https://awarerealestate.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Real Estate Investment & Development

NAICS

Lessors of Other Real Estate Property (53119), Real Estate Property Managers (53131), Nonresidential Property Managers (531312)

SIC

Real Estate Dealers (For Their Own Account) (6532), Investors, Nec (6799), Lessors Of Real Property, Nec (6519)

akta.pro primary industry

Real Estate Development Asset Management (Project/Construction-to-Stabilization) (BPAJAMAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Retail Real Estate Asset Management (BPAJAMAF), Core Real Estate (Stabilized/Core-Plus) (FSAAAKAA), Real Estate Capital Markets Advisory (Debt/Equity Placement, Refinancing) (BPAJANAE)

Keywords

• Commercial real estate investment
• Industrial property development
• Mixed-use property management
• Build-to-rent housing
• Property asset management

Headquarters

HQ city

Sydney

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Investment Management: Generating returns for Aware Super members through direct property ownership and active asset management across industrial, commercial, and retail/mixed-use sectors.
2. Real Estate Development: Joint development projects with Barings including industrial estates, office towers, and mixed-use developments. Revenue generated through property sales, pre-leases, and long-term rental income.
3. Rental Income: Long-term rental income from tenant leases across portfolio properties including industrial warehouses, office towers, and retail centres.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Aware Real Estate is the property investment and development arm of Aware Super, owning and actively managing a diversified Australian portfolio across industrial estates, commercial office towers, and retail/mixed-use precincts. The company generates long-term returns for Aware Super's 1.2 million members by acquiring, developing, leasing, and asset-managing institutional-grade properties, partnering with Barings Real Estate Australia for development execution. Revenue is derived primarily from long-term enterprise tenant leases, property sales, and capital appreciation on direct property holdings.

Product overview

Aware Real Estate is a property investment and development company managing a diversified portfolio of industrial, commercial office, and retail/mixed-use properties across Australia. The portfolio operates as a platform of distinct property brands spanning: (1) Industrial estates including The YARDS (77ha master-planned estate in Orchard Hills), MIIX (99ha Melbourne intermodal estate), First Estate (48.35ha in Erskine Park), Eumemmerring Business Park, and Luddenham Industrial Estate; (2) Commercial office properties including 145 Ann St Brisbane and 207 Pacific Highway St Leonards; (3) Retail/mixed-use assets including Home HQ Artarmon and The Barracks Brisbane. The company also holds various build-to-rent and affordable housing developments. Backed by Aware Super and developed in partnership with Barings, the company focuses on long-term value creation through sustainable, high-performing property investments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MIIX: Melbourne Intermodal and Industrial Exchange - a 99-hectare industrial estate featuring Australia's largest intermodal freight terminal
• The YARDS
• First Estate

Products and services

• The YARDS A market-leading 77-hectare master-planned industrial estate in Orchard Hills, NSW, designed as Australia's home for industrial innovation. Tech-integrated, sustainably designed space targeting 6 Star Green Star Design with warehouses, logistics, manufacturing, and integrated amenities for enterprise tenants.
• Melbourne Intermodal and Industrial Exchange (MIIX) A 99-hectare high-quality industrial estate in Somerton, Victoria combining Australia's largest intermodal freight terminal with prime-grade industrial workspaces. Offers supply chain efficiencies, community experiences, and 5 Star Green Star-rated facilities for logistics, manufacturing, and distribution tenants.
• First Estate A 48.35-hectare premium industrial estate in Erskine Park, NSW with efficient access to major transport routes. Achieves 5 Star Green Star rating and provides warehouse and office spaces for enterprise tenants.
• 145 Ann Street Brisbane A distinctive commercial tower in Brisbane CBD featuring convenience, dedicated concierge services, and dynamic active workplace with flexible floor layouts. Holds 6-Star Green Star Performance, 5.5 Star NABERS Energy, 4.5 Star NABERS Water, 4.5 Star NABERS Indoor Environment, and Climate Active Carbon Neutral certification.
• Space 207 (207 Pacific Highway) A leading St Leonards office tower consisting of two multi-level A-grade buildings just 6km from Sydney CBD. Features modern End of Trip facilities, outdoor terrace, new lobbies in the heart of business and health precincts, with 5-Star NABERS Energy and 4.5-Star NABERS Water ratings.
• Home HQ Artarmon A premier large-format retail destination on Sydney's Lower North Shore with more than 23,000 sqm of retail space across three levels. Anchored by Freedom Furniture, Nick Scali, and The Good Guys with 28 retailers. Holds 6 Star NABERS Energy and Water rating. Acquired in 2025-12 in 50/50 partnership with Barings for $180.1 million.
• The Barracks Brisbane's iconic mixed-use destination at 61 Petrie Terrace featuring heritage-listed and state-of-the-art A-grade office towers with vibrant retail precinct, shopping, dining, and entertainment. Total 19,433 sqm (10,393 sqm office, 9,040 sqm retail) with 451 car bays. Tenants include Hatch, Fulton Trotter, QMS, and Palace Cinema.
• Eumemmerring Business Park A 6.5-hectare premium industrial estate in Dandenong South with state-of-the-art warehouse and office facilities. First industrial certified 5 Star Green Star Building under new ratings tool, achieving 15% reduction in upfront carbon and 30% reduction in whole of life carbon.
• Luddenham Industrial Estate A pioneer industrial development within the Western Sydney Aerotropolis featuring c.63,500 sqm GLA of premium industrial warehousing across 19.4 hectares. State-significant development with total investment of $139 million developed in partnership with Barings.
• Dickson Village Mixed-use development acquired for $157.5 million in Dickson, ACT, combining residential, retail, and commercial uses.
• The Mastery Waterloo Build-to-rent residential development in Waterloo, NSW, added to Aware Real Estate's property portfolio to address housing affordability and supply challenges in inner Sydney.

Quantifiable outcome

• 170+ years combined property experience
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Barings Real Estate AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAware Real Estate has been developing in partnership with Barings Real Estate Australia for over a decade. Barings is a US$481+ billion global investment manager with 2000+ professionals worldwide. The partnership combines Barings' development expertise with Aware Real Estate's market insights for delivering industrial, commercial, and mixed-use developments across Australia. Key joint projects include MIIX Melbourne Intermodal and Industrial Exchange, The YARDS Kemps Creek, and Luddenham Industrial Estate.
• Intermodal Terminal CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntermodal Terminal Company operates the Melbourne Intermodal Terminal (MIT) at MIIX, Australia's largest intermodal freight terminal. Their involvement enables the integration of logistics infrastructure with industrial workspaces at MIIX.
• Knight Frank AustraliaminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerKnight Frank Australia serves as property manager for MIIX Melbourne Intermodal and Industrial Exchange.
• Growthpoint Properties AustraliaminorOthersGrowthpoint Properties Australia was the seller of Home HQ Artarmon, which was acquired by Aware Real Estate and Barings.
• JLLminorOthersJLL brokered the acquisition of Home HQ Artarmon through Nick Willis and Sam Hatcher.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Direct peers

• GPT Group: Australian-listed diversified REIT with office, retail, and logistics portfolios. Comparable to Aware Real Estate in diversified Australian commercial property exposure and asset management.
• Lendlease: Australian-listed diversified property developer and asset manager with industrial, commercial, and mixed-use exposure. Comparable to Aware Real Estate in pan-sector Australian development and asset management platform.
• Goodman Group: Australian-listed industrial and logistics property group with a development and fund management platform. Directly comparable to Aware Real Estate in industrial/logistics development, large-format industrial estates, and partnership-based capital deployment.
• Stockland: Australian-listed diversified property developer with industrial, commercial, retail, and residential exposure. Comparable to Aware Real Estate in multi-sector Australian development and asset management.
• Growthpoint Properties Australia: Australian-listed diversified REIT with retail, office, and industrial exposure. Most directly comparable as a counterparty in the Home HQ Artarmon acquisition and as a peer in large-format retail and office investment.
• Mirvac: Australian-listed integrated property group with industrial, commercial, retail, and build-to-rent exposure. Comparable to Aware Real Estate in multi-sector Australian property investment and development pipeline.
• Charter Hall: Australian property funds manager with deep industrial, commercial, and retail exposure. Comparable to Aware Real Estate in institutional Australian property investment and partnership-led development.
• Frasers Property Australia: Australian arm of Frasers Property, with industrial, commercial, and mixed-use developments. Comparable to Aware Real Estate in master-planned industrial estates and mixed-use developments.
• Dexus: Australian-listed office-focused REIT and funds manager. Comparable to Aware Real Estate in A-grade commercial office exposure and CBD/suburban tower portfolio.

Others

• Barings Real Estate Australia: US$481bn+ global investment manager and Aware Real Estate's core development partner on MIIX, The YARDS, Luddenham, and Home HQ Artarmon. Comparable as a capital partner and co-developer, though not a direct competitor since the relationship is mutually strategic.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/awarerealestate

Compliance13 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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