Thirty-three new affordable homes are set for Upper Mount Gravatt as part of a broader push to rapidly increase housing supply across South East Queensland.
The Crisafulli Government has confirmed its commitment to address the ongoing housing challenges by activating new land for development and fast-tracking social and affordable housing projects. These efforts aim to provide more secure and stable housing options for Queenslanders, particularly for vulnerable individuals and families.
New Homes for Local Communities
In a direct response to the community’s need for more housing, planning approval has been granted for 33 new affordable housing units at Hertford Street, Upper Mount Gravatt. This development is strategically located to offer residents easy access to public transport and essential services.
Beyond Mount Gravatt, another 60 social and affordable housing units are planned for South Brisbane. These homes will be managed by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service Brisbane (ATSICHS), a registered housing provider dedicated to supporting Indigenous communities.
Additionally, 16 social housing units in Juniper Court, Beenleigh, are approved to help young people affected by domestic violence or those at risk of homelessness. In total, these new projects will deliver 109 social and affordable units.
Boosting Land Supply
To lay the groundwork for even more homes, Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) has released significant tracts of development-ready land. This includes 3.5 hectares in Meadowbrook, Logan, which could lead to up to 172 new homes.
Another 1.7 hectares at Lumina within the Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct in Southport has also been released, with the potential to unlock about 640 future residences. EDQ is also evaluating approximately 190,000 square metres of land for further releases over the next six months.
Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning, Jarrod Bleijie, stated that these approvals and land releases are designed to increase the availability of housing across Queensland. He affirmed that the government is actively working on other initiatives to accelerate housing supply.
Minister for Housing and Public Works, Sam O’Connor, added that the new approvals demonstrate the government’s seriousness about providing more affordable homes. He noted that these efforts are being made in partnership with charities and community housing providers, adding to over 5,000 social and affordable homes already under construction or contract.
Published Date 24-Jun-2025
