PHOTO: Veteran Australian television journalist Georgie Gardner. FILE
📺 After 24 Years on TV, Georgie Gardner Steps Away — But Her Property Empire Tells a Bigger Story
Veteran Australian television journalist Georgie Gardner has announced her departure from Channel 9 after nearly a quarter-century on air, bringing an end to one of the country’s most recognisable news careers.
But while the broadcast chapter of her life is closing, the long-time news presenter is leaving the network with something equally impressive — a multimillion-dollar property portfolio built over decades of smart real estate decisions.
Gardner and her husband, investment banker Tim Baker, have quietly assembled a collection of properties across Sydney and New South Wales, making strategic moves that highlight the wealth-building power of property investment.
🏡 The Crown Jewel: A $6 Million Mosman Trophy Home
One of the most notable purchases in the couple’s portfolio is their six-bedroom Mosman residence, located in one of Sydney’s most prestigious harbour-side suburbs.
The couple purchased the property in 2018 for around $6 million, securing a spacious family estate packed with luxury features.
The home includes:
🏠 Six bedrooms
🍷 A 2000-bottle wine cellar
🏊 A 12-metre swimming pool
🎮 A dedicated teenage retreat
🔥 Multiple living areas and apartments
The property also includes two self-contained apartments, making it ideal for guests or extended family.
Mosman has long been one of Sydney’s most sought-after suburbs, meaning the property has likely appreciated significantly since its purchase.
In 2018, the couple snapped up a six-bedroom home in Mosman for $6 million.
The property features a 2000-bottle wine cellar, a 12m swimming pool, and a dedicated teenage retreat.
💰 A Smart Sale in Artarmon
The same year Gardner and Baker upgraded to their Mosman residence, they sold their previous home in Artarmon on Sydney’s lower north shore.
The property sold for approximately $4.2 million, demonstrating another profitable real estate move.
Before selling, the couple enhanced the property with a 79-square-metre extension, which added value and improved the home’s functionality.
Situated on a generous 797-square-metre block, the home also featured landscaped gardens and a swimming pool.
🌊 Coastal Investments on the South Coast
The couple’s property strategy also extended beyond Sydney.
In 2019 they sold a holiday retreat in Culburra Beach on the NSW South Coast for about $800,000.
The cottage had originally been purchased in 2007 for $560,000, delivering a solid capital gain over time.
Holiday homes in coastal areas have proven to be lucrative investments for many Australians, especially as lifestyle regions become increasingly popular.
That same year, Gardner and Baker sold their Artarmon home for $4.2 million
🏙️ Another Sydney Investment Offloaded
Also in 2019, Gardner and Baker sold an investment property in Woollahra, one of Sydney’s most exclusive eastern suburbs.
Although the final sale price was not disclosed publicly, the property had previously been marketed for more than $850,000.
Woollahra remains one of the most tightly held real estate markets in Australia, often attracting strong demand from investors and professionals seeking proximity to Sydney’s CBD.
🎥 A Career Spanning Decades of Australian Television
Gardner’s exit marks the end of an extraordinary broadcasting career that began more than three decades ago.
She joined Channel 9 in 2002 and became a familiar face in Australian living rooms through her work on 9News and the Today Show.
Over the years she established herself as one of the country’s most respected journalists and presenters.
Her departure from the network after 24 years came as a surprise to many viewers.
Georgie Gardner’s former holiday house at Culburra Beach.
✨ A New Chapter Begins
In announcing her decision, Gardner described the moment as both emotional and exciting.
After more than 34 years in broadcast journalism, she said the time felt right to move on and explore new opportunities.
Despite stepping away from television, Gardner made it clear she has no plans to slow down.
At 55 years old, she said she still feels she has much to contribute and many new experiences ahead.
📈 Property Success Behind the Scenes
While her television career placed her in the spotlight, Gardner’s property investments show a quieter story of long-term wealth building.
Through strategic buying, renovations and timely sales, she and her husband have built an impressive real estate portfolio.
It’s another example of how property continues to play a central role in wealth creation for many Australians.
And as Gardner enters the next stage of her life, her real estate assets ensure she does so from a position of financial strength.
SOURCE: NEWS.COM.AU