What makes an award-winning coastal community?
An award-winning coastal community is created through thoughtful planning, quality architecture and a shared vision for how people want to live. While beautiful homes, tree-lined streets and a location close to the beach all play an important role, they aren’t what truly creates a lasting sense of place.
The best neighbourhoods are thoughtfully planned. They bring together quality architecture, walkable streets, welcoming public spaces and builders who share a common vision. When these elements work together, they create something far greater than a collection of homes, they create a place where people genuinely feel connected.
At Jindee, this philosophy has guided every stage of the community’s development. From the very beginning, we’ve worked alongside quality builders who share our vision of creating homes that contribute to something bigger than themselves: a neighbourhood where people know their neighbours, where streets encourage conversation and where thoughtful design stands the test of time.
This commitment to planning and collaboration was recognised nationally when Jindee received the Strategic Planning Project Award at the Planning Institute of Australia 2025 National Awards for Planning Excellence for the Jindee Coastal Village Structure Plan. That same dedication to excellence is reflected in the homes throughout the community, with builders such as New Choice Homes continuing to earn Housing Industry Association (HIA) awards for outstanding residential design.
How Do Builders Help Create Better Communities?
Developers establish the vision, but builders bring that vision to life.
Every builder at Jindee contributes their own architectural style and expertise while working within a shared framework designed to protect the character of the neighbourhood.
New Choice Homes has been part of that journey from the beginning, delivering homes that reflect Jindee’s coastal character while demonstrating the quality and craftsmanship that have earned them industry recognition.
This collaborative approach means homeowners enjoy the freedom to choose from a range of quality builders, while every completed home contributes positively to the streetscape and the broader community.
Pictures: New Choice Homes’ award-winning residence and New Choice Building Consultants Justin James and Darren Joseph
Why Does Good Architecture Matter?
Great architecture doesn’t simply create beautiful homes it shapes the experience of an entire neighbourhood.
Homes with welcoming front verandahs, carefully considered landscaping and designs that engage with the street naturally encourage everyday interaction between neighbours. Combined with Jindee’s walkable streets, parks and coastal setting, these design principles help foster the strong sense of community that defines life here.
One outstanding example is New Choice Homes‘ award-winning residence at Jindee.
The home received the 2019 HIA Perth Custom Built Home Award and was also recognised as a finalist for Home of the Year. More importantly, it demonstrates how exceptional architecture can complement a carefully planned community, creating a home that enhances both the streetscape and the neighbourhood as a whole.
Why Do Awards Matter?
Awards are recognition of years of thoughtful planning, collaboration and attention to detail.
Jindee’s national planning award recognises a long-term vision for creating a connected coastal community where people can walk to parks, enjoy beautifully designed public spaces and feel a genuine sense of belonging.
Likewise, the recognition received by New Choice Homes reflects a commitment to craftsmanship, innovation and architectural excellence.
Together, these achievements demonstrate what becomes possible when quality planning and quality home design work hand in hand.
To explore more of New Choice Homes’ award-winning projects, visit their Awards page.
So, What Makes a Great Coastal Neighbourhood?
They’re built together.
