44 Kates Street, Morningside QLD

Thoughtfully built.
Beautifully lived in.

Six architecturally designed townhouses in inner-east Brisbane. Fully electric, solar-ready — built to a standard that endures.

44 Kates Street Morningside — ZArchitects render
Project Status
DA Lodged
Location
Morningside, Brisbane
Dwellings
6 Townhouses
Configuration
3 Bed + MPR · 3 Storeys
Construction Target
Q4 2026

The Project

44 Kates Street,
Morningside

A boutique collection of six three-storey townhouses in one of Brisbane's most connected inner-east suburbs. Designed by ZArchitects with a considered facade of arched windows, vertical timber screening and carefully curated subtropical landscaping.

The Development Application has been lodged with Brisbane City Council. Construction is targeted to commence in Q4 2026, with completions anticipated late 2027.

Address44 Kates Street, Morningside QLD 4170
Site Area1,011 m²
Townhouses6 × Three-Storey
Bedrooms3 Bedrooms + Multi-Purpose Room
Bathrooms2 Full Bathrooms + 1 WC
Parking2-Car Tandem Garage (per home)
ArchitectZArchitects
44 Kates Street Morningside — street elevation, ZArchitects
44 Kates Street — front view, ZArchitects
44 Kates Street — rear garage elevation, ZArchitects

Artist's impression — ZArchitects, Preliminary for Approval, April 2026. Subject to change.

Project Timeline

Where we are right now

Mar 2026
44 Kates Street, Morningside settled. Senior construction finance secured.
Apr 2026
Development Application lodged with Brisbane City Council. Architectural drawings (ZArchitects) and Landscape Concept Plan submitted.
Q3 2026
DA approval anticipated. Construction funding finalised. Pre-sales open.
Q4 2026
Construction commencement targeted.
Late 2027
Completion and settlements anticipated.

The Location

Morningside —
inner-east Brisbane

Just 5 km east of the CBD, Morningside is one of Brisbane's most livable and tightly held inner suburbs. It offers the rare combination of village convenience, riverside recreation, quality schools and genuine urban connectivity — all within a leafy, established streetscape.

Kates Street sits moments from the Wynnum Road café and retail strip, a short walk to Morningside train station, and close to the river at Colmslie Beach Reserve.

5 km
to Brisbane CBD
10 min
Train to CBD
8 min
Drive to Oxford St, Bulimba
5 min
Walk to Morningside Station
3 min
Drive to Colmslie Reserve
12 min
Drive to Brisbane Airport
CLEVELAND LINE WYNNUM RD CBD Roma St ~5 km Murarrie Hawthorne Cannon Hill Norman Park Morningside Station 5 min walk 44 Kates Street Morningside QLD 4170 Oxford St Bulimba Colmslie Reserve Rivermakers 44 Kates Street Train Station Cleveland Line N
Bulimba riverside Brisbane River
Hawthorne Ferry TerminalBrisbane River ferry, parkland & riverfront walks — minutes from home
Oxford Street Bulimba
Oxford Street, BulimbaBrisbane's favourite village eat street — cafés, bars & restaurants
Brisbane dining and lifestyle
Hills of RivermakersRevel Brewery, Bavay Distillery, Pizzeria Lab & Gelato Factory
Morningside State School
Morningside State SchoolPrep to Year 6 · Walking distance
Brisbane train station transport
Morningside StationCleveland line — 10 minutes to Brisbane CBD

Just Minutes Away

Oxford Street, Bulimba —
Brisbane's favourite eat street

A 5-minute drive or a leisurely bike ride from Kates Street, Oxford Street Bulimba is one of Brisbane's most celebrated dining and lifestyle precincts. Lined with award-winning cafés, neighbourhood bars, riverside restaurants and boutique retail — it's the kind of street that makes people move to this part of Brisbane and never want to leave.

Oxford Street Bulimba Brisbane
Oxford Street, BulimbaBrisbane's most loved village eat street
Coffee & Brunch
Bellissimo Coffee
Award-winning roaster at the Bulimba ferry end of Oxford Street. Timber, copper and brick interior with an all-day brunch menu and acclaimed espresso.
Bar & Kitchen
Old Mr Rabbit
Craft beer, cocktails, live music and a laid-back deck — the heartbeat of Oxford Street's bar scene, open midday to late seven days a week.
Rooftop Dining
Southeast Asian Rooftop
Headed by a former Longrain chef. Prawn and pomelo betel leaf wraps, soft-shell crab, and an extensive wine and spritz list with views over the precinct.
All-Day Café
Bellissimo Brunch & Plates
From Thursday nights, Bellissimo pivots to Mediterranean-style share plates, craft beer and natural wine in its beautifully converted warehouse space.
Village Dining
Melrose Restaurant
Asian-inspired restaurant with weekend sunset platters in the bar area — relaxed afternoon dining perfect for catching up with friends and family.
Pizza & Italian
The Jetty Oxford
A Oxford Street staple. Wood-fired pizza in a warm, neighbourhood setting — a perennial favourite for locals and visitors alike.
Cafés & Dining — Morningside
  • Monocle Coffee — specialty coffee & salad bar
  • The Blue Poppy — neighbourhood gem on Asquith St
  • Fonzie Abbott — beloved local roaster
  • Hills of Rivermakers — Revel Brewery, Pizzeria Lab, Urban Winery, Gelato Factory
  • Morningside Thai — a suburb institution
  • Bavay Distillery — craft gin experiences
Schools
  • Morningside State School — Prep to Year 6, walking distance
  • Balmoral State High School — Year 7–12, nearby
  • Cannon Hill Anglican College — P–12, short drive
  • Murarrie State School — minutes away
  • Multiple childcare and early learning centres in the precinct
Parks & Recreation
  • Colmslie Beach Reserve — Brisbane River, walking paths & picnic areas
  • Morningside Athletic Complex
  • Waud Street Park — local family parkland
  • Proximity to Bulimba Creek parklands
  • Hawthorne and Bulimba riverfront — minutes by car or bike
Transport & Connectivity
  • Morningside Station — Cleveland line, 10 min to CBD
  • Multiple bus routes along Wynnum Road
  • 5 km to Brisbane CBD by car
  • Easy access to Airport via Airport Link tunnel
  • Morningside Central & Colmslie Plaza — Coles & Woolworths both nearby
  • Close to Bulimba Ferry terminal

Every Home Includes

Luxury & sustainable living,
built in as standard

Fully Electric

No gas connection. Every townhouse is all-electric and NatHERS-aligned — designed for Queensland's climate and ready for a low-carbon lifestyle from day one.

Solar Panels

Solar panels fitted to every home as standard, paired with a Versiclad insulated rooftop system — reducing your energy costs from the moment you move in.

EV Charging

A dedicated EV charger in the tandem garage of every residence — included as standard, not an optional extra.

3 Bed + Multi-Purpose Room

Three bedrooms plus a flexible multi-purpose room across three generous storeys, with a 2-car tandem garage and min. 35 m² private open space per home.

Premium Finishes

Timber-forward, low embodied carbon material selection chosen for longevity and livability — not short-term trend.

Subtropical Landscaping

Considered subtropical planting curated for Queensland's climate — Jacaranda, Weeping Lillypilly, Star Jasmine and large canopy trees framing each residence.

About Ekos

Considered development.
Built with discipline.

Ekos Property Development is a Queensland-based, female-founded enterprise. We are delivering a low-carbon, fully electric townhouse model for the medium-density market — combining conservative financial governance with empathetic, lasting design.

44 Kates Street is our first project. It establishes the architectural and commercial foundation for future Ekos developments — thoughtfully conceived, conservatively structured, and built to last.

Silvia Sikler
Founder & Director

Silvia brings deep experience in project finance, treasury oversight and governance to Ekos. With a strong track record in structured finance and capital raising across complex projects, she applies the same financial discipline and precision to every aspect of this development. Senior construction finance is secured and the project is fully funded. Bachelor of Accounting · Chartered Accountant · MBA.

Funded
Project Fully Funded
Senior construction finance is secured through an institutional lender, underpinning a disciplined and well-structured funding stack.
2026
Year Founded
Ekos was established in January 2026 with a clear mandate: deliver thoughtfully designed, low-carbon townhouses for Queensland's medium-density market.
6
Townhouses — First Release
A boutique first project establishing the IP and playbook for future Ekos developments of 8–16 homes.
Q4 '26
Construction Target
DA lodged. Site secured. Senior finance in place. Build commencement targeted late 2026.

Register Interest

Interested in
44 Kates Street?

As a release of just six townhouses, we expect strong interest. Register early and we'll keep you informed as the project progresses through DA approval, pre-sales and construction.

44 Kates Street, Morningside QLD 4170

Ekos Property Development Pty Ltd

52 694 547 503

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