This year marks the 90th anniversary of Henzells Agency, a remarkable milestone for one of the Sunshine Coast's longest-serving local businesses.
It’s hard to imagine that when Henzells first opened its doors in 1935, the official population of the Caloundra and Kings Beach areas numbered in the hundreds, a far cry from the tens of thousands who call the vibrant beachside communities home today.
From when the Bulcock family, purchased the first 300 acres in the late 1800s, the transformation has been astonishing. Today’s Caloundra is now a highly-regarded residential destination where city sophistication, country charm and beautiful beachside living form a unique blend – with Henzells playing a significant role in its transformation.
In 1946, the original Roy Henzell purchased 810 hectares of land on the coast of Caloundra which would later become the master planned Pelican Waters community. He acquired the land for 2000 English Pounds with development in mind. However, he could never have imagined the success story it would become.
Roy’s son Bevan would later take the helm, introducing the concept of canal-based residential living and, in 1984, the baton would pass to grandson and namesake Roy Henzell (junior) – the company’s current co-director.
Along with business partner and long-time friend Garry Waters, and the firm's talented development team, the Henzells dream and family legacy continues to grow.
Over the decades, Henzells has flourished into Caloundra’s leading full-service real estate agency. The business has been instrumental in shaping the physical and cultural landscape of the region.
Entire suburbs have been created or heavily influenced by Henzells including Aroona, Ridgehaven, Currimundi, Golden Beach and Pelican Waters. Other development highlights include the Greg Norman-designed golf course, the region’s only luxury hotel, a major shopping centre, waterfront tavern and new marina precinct.
More than bricks and mortar, Henzells has also contributed greatly to community projects such as donating land for sporting clubs and schools, establishing numerous parks, building bridges, canals and lakes and raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for local charities and sporting groups.
Henzells' principals past and present including Roy Henzell Senior, Bevan Henzell, Roy Henzell and Garry Waters have been outstanding contributors to the community, serving on numerous councils and committees as well as founding and leading a wide variety of sporting, educational, health, community and fundraising organisations.
Of course, we couldn’t have stood the test of time without our incredible staff, who we strongly believe are the best in the business, and who continue to find new ways to impress.
Having a 90-year history is something that we are very proud of. We are mindful of the legacy we leave, our reputation and our integrity as we continue to grow our business into the future.
As Henzells celebrates 90 years, the focus remains firmly on what lies ahead. With a reputation built on integrity, innovation, and deep ties to the Sunshine Coast, the agency continues to set new standards, combining family values with cutting-edge technology to meet the evolving needs of its community.
Thanks for being part of the journey and here’s to a great future together!