Patanga formed from a group of people living in Sydney who purchased the land and formed a company structure (Memorandum of Association) to enable people to live together. The vision was to become a healing community and also to work in cooperation with nature and the land. Two thirds of the community is on mains power, the other is on solar. Cars are used for private transport. The property is a wildlife refuge registered with the Dept. of National Parks and Wildlife. Patanga is certified … Read more
Kookaburra Park
The property was bought by a developer and designed as an eco-village by Max Lindegger. There are 124 freehold lots. 55 lots have sold with 23 occupied. Kookaburra Park is on mains power, two houses are connecting to solar. Shared meals, Christmas party and sweat lodge are the main ways the community gets together. Thiry percent of food is grown on site, nearly all organic. Own water supply. Asian food catering, puppet shows, musicians, builders, B&B, yard maintenance, LETS system and … Read more
Crystal Waters
A socially and environmentally responsible, economically viable rural subdivision north of Brisbane (Australia), Crystal Waters was established in 1988. It received the 1996 World Habitat Award (assessed by Dr Wally N’Dow) for its "pioneering work in demonstrating new ways of low impact, sustainable living". 83 freehold residential and 2 commercial lots occupy 20% of the 259ha (640 acre) property. The remaining 80% is the best land, and is owned in common. It can be licensed for sustainable … Read more
