Billbergia develops and constructs residential apartments, mixed-use precincts, commercial and retail assets, hospitality facilities, and masterplanned communities for owner-occupiers, investors, renters, social-housing residents. Its integrated model spans acquisition, planning, design, construction, marketing, sales, and community management across Sydney and Brisbane.
AI-researched delivery record, not yet confirmed by the developer. Dates may be approximate; original sources are linked.
AI research over published reviews and resident comments. Scores are a model’s reading of opinion, not figures stated on a page, and nothing here feeds any number above it. The links under each block are the pages that research says it used. Based on available resident reviews of covered buildings. These are reported experiences, not independent building inspections, and may not represent all residents or properties.
AI-researched delivery record, not yet confirmed by the developer. Dates may be approximate; original sources are linked.
AI research over published reviews and resident comments. Scores are a model’s reading of opinion, not figures stated on a page, and nothing here feeds any number above it. The links under each block are the pages that research says it used. Based on available resident reviews of covered buildings. These are reported experiences, not independent building inspections, and may not represent all residents or properties.
| Project | Overall | Structure & systems | Management & living |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhodes Central Shopping CentreSydney750 units | 8.1/ 10 | —/ 10 | 7.3/ 10 |
Google Reviews/Maps provides the largest reported review base at 4.3/5 from 1,244 reviews, which converts to 7.0/10 and sets the level. The displayed written feedback is strongly positive about cleanliness, maintenance, convenience and retail/food choice, supporting a modest upward commentary adjustment; no published evidence supports a separate structure score. | |||
no notes returned no links returned | Published reviews describe Rhodes Central as “clean, well-organized,” with “a nice mix of essential services, dining options and retail stores,” and another says its facilities are “well maintained” and the restrooms “very clean.” The main qualification is that “parking can be limited during peak hours,” while another reviewer says there is not much beyond the food offering; these are isolated qualifications rather than recurring serious complaints. | ||
| Marina SquareWentworth Point, Sydney765 units | 7.8/ 10 | —/ 10 | 7.7/ 10 Google Reviews/Maps (republished listing) 4.4/5 · 217 reviews · exa.ai Google Reviews/Maps (republished listing) publishes 4.4/5 from 217 reviews. Adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall, and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint (more strongly the fewer the reviews), that gives 7.7. |
The largest published review base located is the 4.4/5 Marina Square parking aggregate from 217 reviews, which converts to 7.0/10 under the specified curve. The accessible written feedback is mostly favourable about convenience and cleanliness, but recurring operational complaints about exits, payment handling and assistance warrant a small downward adjustment; no building-fabric evidence supports a structure score. | |||
no notes returned no links returned | Reviews describe Marina Square as “very quiet” and relaxing, with “top notch” cleanliness, plentiful parking, shops, restaurants and child-friendly amenities. The most current operational complaints concern parking: reviewers report slow or inaccurate plate recognition, alleged overcharging, late-night access restrictions and an assistant who allegedly said, “that’s not my problem, you have to pay now.” | ||
| Lidcombe RiseLidcombe, Sydney376 units | 7.5/ 10 | —/ 10 | 7.5/ 10 |
Google Reviews/Maps supplied the largest published review base, at 4.5/5 from 8 reviews; because the base is under 10, the score is kept within one point of 6.5 as required. The available written feedback is mixed, but no complaint theme met the threshold for a recurring-theme adjustment, and no published review evidence supported a separate structure score. | |||
no notes returned no links returned | Published tenant feedback described Lidcombe as “a fresh start” and praised the space and accessibility, while another tenant appreciated a brand-new apartment with city views. Against that, a Google reviewer described visitor-parking warnings and the 24-hour limit as “ridiculous,” and a 2024 resident petition alleged ineffective strata management, high fees and inadequate services. | ||
| Brisbane SkytowerBrisbane CBD, Brisbane1,141 units | 7.3/ 10 | 6.8/ 10 | 7.3/ 10 |
KAYAK is the largest reported review base at 2,769 and its published 8.8/10 guest rating converts to 7.6 under the guest-rating curve. Google’s 4.0/5 rating is directionally lower but not materially divergent after conversion, while recurring lift, upkeep, facility and room-defect complaints outweighed recurring praise enough to produce a 7.3 overall score. Structural evidence is weaker and more negative than the general guest experience, so structure is set below living. | |||
Physical feedback is mixed. One recent review said the air conditioning worked well, but other reviews reported “one out of the four” lifts broken for a week, older lift outages, low bathroom water pressure, a dryer that stopped before clothes were dry, and stains or scuffs on surfaces. These are guest observations rather than an engineering inspection, and the available evidence does not establish whether every issue remained current on 2026-10-11. | The day-to-day experience is strongest on location, views and apartment size: reviewers described the property as “in a fantastic location,” with “amazing views” and spacious two-bedroom units. Operations are inconsistent, however; reviews mention “dirt/trash everywhere” in shared areas, an unusably cold small pool, inadequate gym facilities, lift delays and occasional unhelpful or confused service. | ||
| The Parade West RydeWest Ryde, Sydney150 units | 7.2/ 10 | —/ 10 | 6.0/ 10 |
The only building-specific published aggregate located was 5/5 from 1 review, so it cannot be treated as a robust anchor and the result is kept within one point of the 6.5 small-sample reference level. A serious resident report about a Building C entrance door remaining barely functional for nearly two years pulls the result down, while positive comments support but do not materially raise a score based on one aggregate review. | |||
One resident described the apartment as beautiful but said Building C's entrance door had “barely been functional” for nearly two years, with only temporary or “band-aid” fixes. Other residents gave positive construction feedback, including “attention to detail and craftsmanship” and “construction quality is top-notch”; these are resident comments rather than an independent engineering assessment. | Residents praised the location and outlook: one wrote that the building is “right next to the train station” and enjoyed the “million dollars view,” while another highlighted convenient access to shops, restaurants and public transport. The main operational complaint was that the Building C entrance door had received repeated temporary fixes, and the reviewer said owners might bear repair costs after the warranty period expired. | ||
| 88 Walker StreetNorth Sydney | 7.1/ 10 | 6.2/ 10 Tripadvisor 4/5 · 19 reviews · tripadvisor.co.uk Tripadvisor publishes 4/5 from 19 reviews. Adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall, and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint (more strongly the fewer the reviews), that gives 6.2. | 7.2/ 10 Booking.com 9/10, 8.7/10, 9/10, 9.1/10, 8.6/10, 9.2/10, 8.6/10 · 2,051 reviews · booking.com Tripadvisor 4.5/5, 3.8/5, 3.7/5, 4.2/5 · 19 reviews · tripadvisor.co.uk Combined from 11 published figures on 2 platforms, weighted by review count, adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint where reviews are few: 7.2. |
Booking.com provides the largest review base and its 8.5/10 aggregate sets the level; under the specified guest-rating curve, 8.5/10 converts to 7.0/10. Tripadvisor's smaller 4.3/5 result is directionally consistent after conversion, while the written themes support neither a material upward nor downward adjustment. | |||
Guests commonly describe the rooms as “modern,” “clean” and comfortable, with one Tripadvisor reviewer reporting “fantastic air-conditioning” and another reporting good “sound insulation, and water pressure.” The recurring physical criticisms were minor design issues: “the lighting in the bathroom isn't good for doing makeup,” and a Booking.com reviewer said shower water “easily flows outside”; no severe structural or systems failure was reported. | The daily experience is rated strongly by guests, especially for transport, staff and convenience: Booking.com quotes “extremely helpful and very friendly staff,” while Tripadvisor reviewers repeatedly describe the location as close to trains, Metro, shops and restaurants. Operational negatives are present but limited, including a room not ready until “4.30pm,” “hit and miss” desk service, and a complaint that rooms were not cleaned on Sunday. | ||
| Rhodes Central OasisRhodes Central, Sydney304 units | 6.7/ 10 | —/ 10 | 6.5/ 10 |
The only located published aggregate is a 4/5 cluster-level rating for Rhodes Central, based on four reviews, and it is below the ten-review threshold; accordingly the score remains within a point of 6.5 and is set at 6.5. The available comments contain no recurring complaint or praise theme sufficient to move the anchor, and there is no building-specific structural rating or evidence that supports a structure score. | |||
no notes returned no links returned | The visible cluster-level feedback includes praise that it is a “good place to buy an apartment” with “many shops around,” and that a named staff member was “great help and very helpful.” One reviewer objected that the pre-settlement inspection was constrained and that part of the time was “forced” into an onsite rental-team presentation; this is a single operational complaint, not a recurring theme. | ||
| Rhodes Central PeakeRhodes369 units | 6.7/ 10 | —/ 10 | 6.5/ 10 |
The only located published aggregate is a 4/5 cluster-level rating from four reviews, below the ten-review anchor threshold, so the result is kept within one point of 6.5 and set at 6.5. No building-specific structural rating or recurring physical-condition complaint was located, so structure remains unevidenced rather than marked down. The page specific to Peake reports isolated community-feedback votes for location, finishes and amenities, but these are not published ratings and do not independently establish a higher score. | |||
no notes returned no links returned | The available cluster-level reviews describe Rhodes Central as a “good place to buy an apartment” because of the surrounding shops, and one reviewer called the sales help “great” and “very helpful.” A negative review complained that the pre-settlement inspection was handled in a “compulsory way,” with time redirected to the onsite rental team’s presentation; this is cluster-level operational feedback, not a confirmed Peake-only resident experience. | ||
| Rhodes Central Stage 1Inner West Sydney, Sydney548 units | 6.7/ 10 | —/ 10 | 6.5/ 10 |
The only located aggregate is 4/5 from 4 reviews, covering a Rhodes Central/Billbergia cluster listing rather than being clearly limited to Stage 1. Because it has fewer than 10 reviews, the score is kept at the prescribed 6.5 vicinity; the single pre-settlement complaint is not a recurring theme and therefore does not move the number. | Not found in sources: No major geotechnical issues reported | ||
Published project material reports that Building Help inspected 548 residential units, lobbies, basements, rooftops, fire stairs and façades, with the stated purpose of identifying defects and supporting rectification. A contractor profile described the transition as “smooth” and the apartments as “defect free,” while the geotechnical consultant said, “We didn’t have any major issues on the way down”; these are project-partner statements rather than independent resident reviews, and no current resident structural rating was located. | The published review snapshot is small and mixed: one reviewer said it was a “Good place to buy an apartment many shops around,” while another objected that the pre-settlement inspection was restricted to 15 minutes and described the added presentation as compulsory. Project descriptions also emphasize the podium garden, dog space, shopping centre and transport access, but those are amenities claims rather than resident satisfaction scores. |
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The joint venture develops mixed-use Sydney projects, including Chatswood Grand Residences and other major precincts.
Homes NSW provides government land for Billbergia-led mixed-tenure housing developments in Lidcombe, West Ryde and Arncliffe.
Evolve Housing is involved in the mixed-tenure projects and provides tenancy-management services for completed developments.
SGCH is a community-housing provider involved in the Arncliffe Central mixed-tenure development.
The joint venture between Billbergia and Metrics Credit Partners has advanced plans for its city-defining $1.3 billion mixed-use Chatswood development, set to deliver new homes for over 1,000 people.
The joint venture between Billbergia and Metrics Credit Partners has advanced plans for its city-defining $1.3 billion mixed-use Chatswood development, set to deliver new homes for over 1,000 people.
The joint venture between Billbergia and Metrics Credit Partners has advanced plans for its city-defining $1.3 billion mixed-use Chatswood development, set to deliver new homes for over 1,000 people.
These mixed-tenure projects stem from a collaborative effort involving Billbergia, Homes NSW, and Community Housing Providers (CHPs) such as Evolve Housing Group and St George Community Housing (SGCH).
all three projects are meticulously crafted, financed, and executed by Billbergia on parcels of land provided by the New South Wales Government
Representing a pioneering solution to the persistent housing challenges, these mixed-tenure projects stem from a collaborative effort involving Billbergia, Homes NSW, and Community Housing Providers (CHPs) such as Evolve Housing Group and St George Community Housing (SGCH).
These mixed-tenure projects stem from a collaborative effort involving Billbergia, Homes NSW, and Community Housing Providers (CHPs) such as Evolve Housing Group and St George Community Housing (SGCH).
These projects, which operate in partnership with Evolve Housing for tenancy management services, underscore the efficacy of such collaborative endeavors.
These projects, which operate in partnership with Evolve Housing for tenancy management services, underscore the efficacy of such collaborative endeavors.
These mixed-tenure projects stem from a collaborative effort involving Billbergia, Homes NSW, and Community Housing Providers (CHPs) such as Evolve Housing Group and St George Community Housing (SGCH).
Both Evolve and SGCH are actively involved in this landmark project.
Both Evolve and SGCH are actively involved in this landmark project.
| COMPANY NUMBER | 008 645 136 Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) · Australia · Active |
| Australia | active 9 projects tracked |
| Residential, for sale | 8 of 9 |
| Mixed use | 7 of 9 |
| Retail | 6 of 9 |
| Residential, for rent | 3 of 9 |
| Hotel | 2 of 9 |
| Office | 1 of 9 |
We do the development and the construction… and [Metrics] provide money. And both are equally important.The Urban Developer 2025https://www.billbergia.com.au/billbergias-john-kinsella-an-interesting-article-from-the-urban-developers-fireside-chat/
John Kinsella AM: Co-founder and Group Managing Director.
“It’s a clear definition,” Kinsella says of the partnership. “We do the development and the construction… and [Metrics] provide money. And both are equally important.”
John Kinsella AM: Co-founder and Group Managing Director.
Along with his brother William Kinsella, John founded Billbergia Pty Ltd in 1988.
John Kinsella AM: Co-founder and Group Managing Director.
John Kinsella AM: Co-founder and Group Managing Director.
Along with his brother William Kinsella, John founded Billbergia Pty Ltd in 1988.
In 2018 John was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) at the Australia Day awards for his charity work with Cambodian children.
John Kinsella AM: Co-founder and Group Managing Director. Member of the Order of Australia (2018), Urban Taskforce Property Person of the Year (2024).
John Kinsella AM: Co-founder and Group Managing Director.
William Kinsella: Co-founder and Chief Financial Officer.
William manages the financial requirements of the Group and has facilitated the financial transactions of the Group’s multimillion-dollar property developments.
William studied accountancy in Dublin, working in both Ireland and Germany before joining his brother John Kinsella in Australia in 1987.
William Kinsella: Co-founder and Chief Financial Officer.
Co-founder William Kinsella is Billbergia Group’s Chief Financial Officer
William studied accountancy in Dublin, working in both Ireland and Germany before joining his brother John Kinsella in Australia in 1987.
William studied accountancy in Dublin, working in both Ireland and Germany before joining his brother John Kinsella in Australia in 1987.
Co-founder William Kinsella is Billbergia Group’s Chief Financial Officer
We were one of the industry leaders who worked hand in hand to put the iCIRT rating system together, and we were one of the first to achieve the rating.Apartments.com.au 2023https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/billbergia-the-suburb-creating-developer-expanding-its-horizons
Providing a regular and reliable transport option has helped achieve a mode shift from car to public transport by about 13 per cent.Billbergia Group 2024https://www.billbergia.com.au/building-dreams/
With over a decade of experience, underpinned by tertiary qualifications in Construction Management and Property from the University of NSW
With over a decade of experience, underpinned by tertiary qualifications in Construction Management and Property from the University of NSW
Joseph Kinsella is our group Director
# Joseph Kinsella Director at Billbergia Group
“We were one of the industry leaders who worked hand in hand to put the iCIRT rating system together, and we were one of the first to achieve the rating,” Kinsella said
Providing a regular and reliable transport option has helped achieve a mode shift from car to public transport by about 13 per cent.
As a Director at Billbergia, Joseph is leading the company into a new era of property development, ensuring its long-term success and continuity.
Director - Billbergia Group (Current) Jan 2012 - Present
Speaking recently to Joseph Kinsella, third generation Kinsella who is the group Director, it was clear Billbergia knew what type of apartment developer they would become right from the outset.
Joseph Kinsella: Group Director.
Speaking recently to Joseph Kinsella, third generation Kinsella who is the group Director, it was clear Billbergia knew what type of apartment developer they would become right from the outset.
With over a decade of experience, underpinned by tertiary qualifications in Construction Management and Property from the University of NSW
With over a decade of experience, underpinned by tertiary qualifications in Construction Management and Property from the University of NSW
We were one of the industry leaders who worked hand in hand to put the iCIRT rating system together, and we were one of the first to achieve the rating
With over a decade of experience, underpinned by tertiary qualifications in Construction Management and Property from the University of NSW
Joseph Kinsella: Group Director.
88 Walker Street is a showcase in engineering innovation and architectural excellence, with enhanced pedestrian connectivity bringing fresh energy and activity to the surrounding streets.Billbergia Group 2024https://www.billbergia.com.au/billbergia-takes-out-two-major-udia-awards/
Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) at University of Newcastle 1997 - 2002
Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) at University of Newcastle 1997 - 2002
Development Director. Planning and Design at Billbergia
Development Director. Planning and Design at Billbergia
Senior Associate Architect - Studio.SC
“88 Walker Street is a showcase in engineering innovation and architectural excellence, with enhanced pedestrian connectivity bringing fresh energy and activity to the surrounding streets. Combining state-of-the-art office facilities and premium hotel space with significant transport links and amenity, 88 Walker has contributed significantly to the evolution of North Sydney,” said Mr Moran.
said Saul Moran, Development Director – Planning and Development at Billbergia.
Development Director. Planning and Design - Billbergia (Current) Jun 2021 - Present
Beginning his career as an architect, he was the lead Project Architect on a number of High Density Residential buildings, including Billbergia’s Wentworth Point development.
said Saul Moran, Development Director – Planning and Development at Billbergia.
Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) at University of Newcastle 1997 - 2002
Senior Associate Architect - Studio.SC
He is an expert in high-density mixed-use development and skilled at motivating and mobilising design teams to embrace the complexities of financial feasibility, statutory consent and ongoing governance.
Developed by Billbergia and designed by fitzpatrick+partners, the $372 million 88 Walker comprises 20 levels of hotel facilities and is home to the 252-room Citadines Walker North Sydney hotel, with 24 levels of premium boutique office space above.
said Saul Moran, Development Director – Planning and Development at Billbergia.
By buying in Rhodes Central you are making a statement to yourself. Iconic building with high-quality build and finishes, by a trusted developer & builder.Apartments.com.au 2020https://www.apartments.com.au/news/sydneys-apartment-of-the-week-rhodes-central-rhodes
We caught up with Rick Graf, Development Director at Billbergia, to learn more about what buyers can expect from the highly anticipated luxury residences.
Chairman - Graf International Pty Ltd (Current) Jan 1987 - Present
By buying in Rhodes Central you are making a statement to yourself. Iconic building with high-quality build and finishes, by a trusted developer & builder.
We caught up with Rick Graf, Development Director at Billbergia, to learn more about what buyers can expect from the highly anticipated luxury residences.
In a career spanning more than 4 decades, both internationally and across Australia, Rick has been a passionate advocate for major urban renewal projects and increasing housing supply.
We caught up with Rick Graf, Development Director at Billbergia, to learn more about what buyers can expect from the highly anticipated luxury residences.
In a career spanning more than 4 decades, both internationally and across Australia, Rick has been a passionate advocate for major urban renewal projects and increasing housing supply.
Rick has been a passionate advocate for major urban renewal projects and increasing housing supply.
Rick has been a passionate advocate for major urban renewal projects and increasing housing supply.
Billbergia was delighted to see our colleague, Rick Graf, inducted as a UDIA NSW Life Member at their annual Christmas Lunch on Wednesday.
We caught up with Rick Graf, Development Director at Billbergia, to learn more about what buyers can expect from the highly anticipated luxury residences.
John Fitzgerald is Group Company Secretary and Operations Manager
# John Fitzgerald operations manager at Billbergia
John Fitzgerald is Group Company Secretary and Operations Manager
In 1991 the brothers joined forces with another growing civil engineering company, owned by another Irishman John Fitzgerald (now Operations Manager for Billbergia).
John has a career spanning more than three decades in the building and construction industry, and as Operations Manager, John’s role integrates the multi-faceted operations of the business and heads up the Marketing and Sales area of the business.
John Fitzgerald is Group Company Secretary and Operations Manager
John Fitzgerald is Group Company Secretary and Operations Manager
John has a career spanning more than three decades in the building and construction industry
as Operations Manager, John’s role integrates the multi-faceted operations of the business and heads up the Marketing and Sales area of the business.
In 1991 the brothers joined forces with another growing civil engineering company, owned by another Irishman John Fitzgerald (now Operations Manager for Billbergia).
John Fitzgerald is Group Company Secretary and Operations Manager
1 undated completions and 0 boundary-uncertain completions are retained but excluded from figures.
| Project | Location | Type | Units | Floors | Area | Cost | Payment plan | Launched | Construction start | Original target | Handover | Delay | Confidence | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhodes Central Oasis | Sydney, Australia Rhodes Central | residential for sale | 3041 | 40 floors | — | — | — | 2022 | 1 June 2022 | May 2025 – Aug 2025 | Jan 2025 – Dec 2025 | 0.0 mo (−7.0 to +7.0) | sourced | completed |
| Lidcombe Rise | Sydney, Australia Lidcombe | residential for sale, residential for rent, retail, mixed use | 3761 | Building A: 6 storeys; Building B: 10 storeys; Building C: 13 storeys; Building D: 13 storeys | 32,411 m² | 130m the amount has no currency or no basis | — | 2021 | March 2021 | Jan 2023 – Jun 2023 | May 2024 | +13.5 mo (+11.0 to +16.0) | estimated | completed |
| Rhodes Central Peake | Rhodes, Australia | residential for sale | 3691 | 45 | — | — | — | — | — | Jul 2024 – Sep 2024 | Jan 2024 – Dec 2024 | −1.5 mo (−8.0 to +5.0) | sourced | completed |
| The Parade West Ryde | Sydney, Australia West Ryde | mixed use, residential for sale, residential for rent | 1501 | 11 levels maximum | 13 m² | 55m the amount has no currency or no basis | — | 2021 | Jan 28, 2021 | May 2023 – Aug 2023 | Jan 2024 – Apr 2024 | +8.0 mo (+5.0 to +11.0) | sourced | completed |
| 88 Walker Street | North Sydney, Australia | mixed use, office, hotel, retail | — | 50 storeys | 22,800 m² | 350m the amount has no currency or no basis | — | 2019 | early in 2019 | Jan 2021 – Apr 2021 | Jan 2023 – Dec 2023 | +28.0 mo (+21.0 to +35.0) | sourced | completed |
| Rhodes Central Shopping Centre | Sydney, Australia | retail, residential for sale, mixed use | 7501 | three-level | — | — | 10 percent / 90 percent1 | 2021 | July 2021 | Jan 2020 – Dec 2020 | Oct 2021 | +15.5 mo (+10.0 to +21.0) | sourced | completed |
| Rhodes Central Stage 1 | Sydney, Australia Inner West Sydney | residential for sale, retail, mixed use | 5481 | 39-storey tower and 25-storey tower | — | 450m the amount has no currency or no basis | — | 2017 | July 2017 | — | Jan 2020 – Dec 2020 | — | not scorable | completed |
| Brisbane Skytower | Brisbane, Australia Brisbane CBD | residential for sale, residential for rent, hotel, retail, mixed use | 1,1411 | 90 | — | 376m the amount has no currency or no basis | — | 2014 | 29th of November | Oct 2019 – Dec 2019 | Jan 2019 – Dec 2019 | −4.5 mo (−11.0 to +2.0) | sourced | completed |
| Marina Square | Sydney, Australia Wentworth Point | mixed use, residential for sale, retail | 7651 | 6 to 25 storeys | — | — | — | — | — | — | Nov 2018 | — | not scorable | completed |
COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions and extreme weather conditions presented challenges to completion.
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| Tracked since | October 11, 2026 |
| Last checked | October 11, 2026 this month |
| Profile last researched | October 11, 2026 |
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