The 25-storey Gloriette residential tower approved for Bedivere Street will deliver 181 apartments alongside more than 2,000 square metres of publicly accessible parkland in Yeerongpilly, adding housing within walking distance of the upgraded Cross River Rail station.
The Gloriette development sits within the broader Yeerongpilly Green precinct, which has already delivered the Woolworths-anchored riverside village and is preparing for the Queensland Tennis Centre expansion ahead of the 2032 Olympics. For Yeerongpilly residents, the approved tower represents both increased density and the addition of green space that anyone can use.
What This Means for the Neighbourhood
The development on the 4,323 square metre site at 30 Bedivere Street creates a reduced building footprint that allows for landscaped gardens surrounding the tower. Unlike typical high-density developments that maximize site coverage, this design dedicates nearly half the land to gardens that will remain open to the public despite being privately owned.
Yeerongpilly’s transformation centers on its upgraded train station, which reopened in February 2025 after extensive Cross River Rail works. The station now features three platforms, improved accessibility, new ticket facilities, and public toilets. Platform 1 remains temporarily closed but will open later this year.
For residents in the area, the 181 new apartments add to housing supply within genuine walking distance of public transport. The Yeerongpilly station sits directly across from the Queensland Tennis Centre and provides access to the new Cross River Rail tunnels opening in 2026, dramatically reducing travel times to the CBD and inner suburbs.
Olympics Infrastructure Changing the Precinct
The Queensland Tennis Centre expansion will add 2.3 hectares to the existing facility, creating a new 3,000-seat roofed show court alongside the Pat Rafter Arena and 12 additional courts meeting International Tennis Federation standards. During the 2032 Olympics, the venue will host tennis matches before returning to its role hosting events like the Brisbane International.
This infrastructure investment changes what it means to live in Yeerongpilly. The suburb gains major sporting facilities, upgraded public transport, and new commercial amenities while maintaining its position as an inner-south residential area with river and golf course views.
The Yeerongpilly Green Riverside retail village already serves the community with Woolworths, Goodlife Health Clubs, medical services, and restaurants. That established amenity means new residents moving into the tower will have immediate access to daily needs without adding pressure on surrounding suburbs.
Housing Supply and Community Impact
Brisbane faces ongoing housing demand as the city grows by roughly 1,000 residents weekly. Developments near major transport infrastructure address this demand while reducing car dependency. Cross River Rail will enable turn-up-and-go service frequencies across Southeast Queensland, making transit-oriented living increasingly viable.
The two- and three-bedroom apartment configuration targets downsizers and families rather than just investors buying studios. Larger floor plans mean the development could free up existing houses for families needing more space, as households transition to apartment living without sacrificing room.
Views from the elevated position take in the Brisbane River, Indooroopilly Golf Course, and CBD skyline. These aspects attracted the developer to the site and will likely influence pricing when sales launch later this year.
Precinct Still Evolving
Yeerongpilly Green encompasses multiple development sites beyond this tower. Two additional parcels totaling over one hectare have been released to market for high-density residential and mixed-use projects, with proposal submissions closing in February 2026.
The precinct benefits from established infrastructure including connections for water, sewer, electricity, and telecommunications. More than $30 million in community infrastructure investment has delivered roads and parklands throughout the area.
For current Yeerongpilly residents, the next few years will bring continued construction activity as the precinct develops and Olympics preparation accelerates. The Queensland Tennis Centre upgrades, additional residential towers, and Cross River Rail completion will reshape the suburb significantly before 2032.
The publicly accessible parkland component of developments like Gloriette represents one approach to balancing density with green space. Whether this model becomes standard for the precinct or remains exceptional will emerge as additional sites receive approval and commence construction.
Published 30-January-2026.
