Russell Island

Russell Island

The real estate of Russell Island offers plenty, some say the cheapest real estate in all Australia, all the way to top quality waterfront property with million dollar views. The easy access to fishing and boating is an attraction for many, the lifestyle and friendly island atmosphere has others wanting to call Russell Island home.

Russell Island has become a popular choice for weekend getaways and retirement living. Families are now finding the lifestyle and easier pace of Russell Island to there liking and making the 15 minute ferry ride to the mainland and work a weekday routine. When visiting this island you will find a well stocked supermarket, and a good cross section of specialty stores including a Bakery, Newsagent, Butcher, Hairdresser, Chemist, Seafood Cafe, and Bottle Shop. When staying on the Island there is a very good selection of holiday homes to rent, B & B’s and the Russell Island Motor Inn.

Redland City Council Approval has been given to build an 84-unit eco-resort on the northern tip of Russell. The Russell Island Eco Resort will be smaller than a separate $185 million resort proposal being championed by Russell Island-based developer Canaipa Developments. Both developers hope to transform the peaceful Russell Island into a popular tourist destination in the heart of Moreton Bay and create jobs for locals. The approved resort, to be built near Kibbinkibbinwa Point, includes 20 separate apartment buildings - 14 two-storey cabins and six three-storey buildings with a combined total of 84 apartments. The resort would have minimal impact on the environment and was subject to extensive investigative reports, with footpaths and boardwalks being confined to cleared areas in locations approved by the Department of Natural Resources and Water.