The community where you can charge your phone by sitting in the park

We’ve all had that moment when you’re out and about and look down at your phone to see the red battery bar winking up at you. Usually, it’s when you’re at the park with the kids or friends, or when you’re not quite done with your errands list for the day.

At Brabham Estate in Perth’s northeastern suburbs, this stressful moment is quickly turned into an opportunity to sit and relax, with the inclusion of Smart Benches that wirelessly charge your phone. 

But the technology that allows this also offers so much more…

Living in a truly connected community doesn’t simply mean being able to pick up your phone and shoot off a text whenever you need or want. The rise of the Internet of Things (IoT) means the convenience and connectivity that fast, reliable and secure WiFi underpinned by nbn® fibre provides is reaching past the four walls of our homes and bringing shared spaces into the future. 

Brabham Estate is one community truly embodying the potential of this new technology.

Developed in collaboration with Peet Limited (via their chosen retail provider) and DevelopmentWA, and facilitated with nbn® Smart Places infrastructure from nbn and OneWiFi, this residential estate aims to set a new standard for connected communities. 

“Our vision is that Brabham Estate will enhance the wellbeing of its residents, as well as maintain the natural vibrancy of the region,” says Peet Limited project director Craig Raynor.

If you ever find yourself sitting on a Smart Bench in Brabham Estate, charging your phone and thinking about how lush and green the surrounding gardens look, the interconnected nature of the estate has been at play here too. Smart Places technology means watering the plants is efficient as well as economical.

“Residents living within these communities benefit from lush, well-maintained green spaces, that are sustainably maintained, knowing that they’ve chosen to live in an environmentally responsible and attractive community,” says Andrew Walsh, nbn executive general manager of new developments.  

“Smart irrigation systems, enabled by nbn fibre and compatible technologies, are a vital component in creating sustainable and appealing master-planned communities that cater to the needs of both developers and residents alike.” 

The use of nbn Smart Places infrastructure also means that at Brabham you’ll never have to sit next to a bin that is overflowing or watch stray rubbish tumble across the lawn.

“Smart bins, equipped with innovative sensors and real-time data connectivity, revolutionise waste management,” says Walsh. “The bins throughout Brabham use sensors to monitor their fill levels, optimise waste collection routes and prevent unnecessary pickups of partially full bins.

“The data that is captured from these sensors, can support councils in making designs for future town planning. This can, in turn, impact positively on the community by promoting environmental sustainability, reducing costs, and ensuring cleaner, healthier, and more attractive urban spaces.”

Brian O’Keefe, nbn senior account manager, new developments says the use of Smart devices in communities is just the beginning of enhancing the Australian lifestyle. 

“As the planning and development of Smart cities, suburbs, precincts and buildings rapidly increases, we know businesses and communities are looking to experience the benefits of Smart devices, applications and solutions beyond the four walls of our homes and offices,” he says.

Walsh asserts that Smart technology represents a transformative leap in modern living, and it’s something more Australians can look forward to when moving into a new development community.

“Moving into a community equipped with the nbn full fibre network and nbn Smart Places promises an elevated standard of living, where comfort, efficiency, and connectivity converge to enhance the Australian lifestyle.”

To learn more about nbn® Smart Places and explore Australia’s most sustainable two-storey home within the Green Homes Display at Brabham Estate, head over here.