- Development application for 152 social and affordable housing apartments at Carseldine lodged with Economic Development Queensland (EDQ)
- To be delivered through a Queensland first partnership between St George Community Housing Limited as owner and developer, with Bric Housing appointed as operator.
- Retail and commercial facilities by Deluca Corporation who have been selected to deliver Carseldine's Village Heart.
The Miles Government has unveiled plans for 152 social and affordable dwellings and a retail and commercial Village Heart within EDQ's 5-Star Green Star community at Carseldine Village.
In what will be its first Queensland project, national community housing provider St George Community Housing Ltd has lodged a development application with EDQ for the proposed social and affordable housing project.
The $87 million project, within the Fitzgibbon Priority Development Area (PDA), will support 200 jobs during construction which is expected to begin in the first quarter of 2025.
Once completed towards the end of 2026, it will be operated by Bric Housing.
This new housing project is a key element within the broader 15-hectare Carseldine Village being delivered by EDQ. When fully developed in 2028, the 5-Star Green Star Carseldine Village community will provide more than 600 dwellings.
Retail and commercial facilities are also being delivered by Deluca Corporation who will be developing the Village Heart, a vibrant 4,600m2 retail and commercial development comprising a convenience supermarket, speciality retail, allied health, dining, and lifestyle amenities including a gym.
Stage 1 of the Village Heart is a $40 million project which will provide economic growth opportunities for the area, creating 65 jobs during construction and 140 ongoing jobs on completion. Development is expected to start in November and be completed in early 2026.
Later stages of the Village Heart are proposed to include around 200 market residential apartments, subject to development approval, which would add further to the diversity of housing within Carseldine Village.
The development delivers on a key pillar of the Miles Labor Government's Homes for Queenslanders plan to deliver more homes faster.
Through Economic Development Queensland, the government is identifying options to deliver diverse housing, including social and affordable housing options.
As stated by Premier Steven Miles:
"We need to build more homes in the areas Queenslanders want to live – that means close to public transport, healthcare and amenities.
"In partnership with the community housing sector, we will deliver exactly that in the heart of Carseldine.
"This $87 million development includes plans for 152 social and affordable homes, set to be delivered in 2026.
"It's just one part of my plan to build one million new homes by 2046, to relieve the pressures on our housing market while planning for the future."
Quotes attributable Minister for State Development and Infrastructure, Grace Grace:
"The Carseldine Village project represents a bold step forward in our commitment to providing affordable, sustainable housing in well located precincts for Queenslanders.
"With Queensland and the whole nation experiencing housing pressures, the Miles Government is committed to unlocking more land to increase housing supply.
"This development not only addresses the critical need for social and affordable housing but also sets a new standard in sustainable living with its 5-Star Green Star credentials across a range of developments, including the new Village Heart.
"We are proud to support initiatives like these that create jobs, strengthen communities, and deliver lasting benefits for our state."
As stated by Member for Aspley Bart Mellish:
"The lodgement of this development application by St George Community Housing is a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to deliver high-quality, affordable housing solutions across Queensland.
"The partnerships with both St George Community Housing, Bric Housing and Deluca Corporation demonstrates this government's commitment to working with leading developers to deliver projects that meet the diverse needs of our communities.
"Carseldine Village is a flagship example of how sustainable design and innovative planning can come together to create a thriving, inclusive community for the future.
"Carseldine Village has been an amazing success story of revitalising a community through public infrastructure.
When combined with our Beams Road level crossing removal and our active transport corridor from Zillmere to Carseldine, we are delivering a well-connected community that is already truly thriving."
Approved quotes As put by Joe Achmar, Acting Group CEO St George Community Housing:
"St George Community Housing Limited (SGCH), in partnership with Bric Housing, is pleased to be selected as the preferred proponent to deliver social and affordable housing at Carseldine.
"The housing crisis transcends borders, and we are committed to delivering more homes for the most vulnerable in our communities. This is a different kind of partnership. SGCH and Bric are two organisations coming together with complementary strengths. This is not about growth for growth's sake. It's about supporting the growth of sector capacity nationwide.
"We are recognised as a Tier 1 provider under the National Regulatory System for Community Housing and have delivered 7,000 properties across Sydney, providing homes for 11,500 people.
"Together with Bric Housing, our team is looking forward to working with EDQ and other stakeholders on our first project in Queensland to deliver much needed housing and to help realise the vision for Carseldine Village.
Approved quotes As put by Jane West, CEO Bric Housing:
"As a leading provider of community housing in South East Queensland, Bric Housing is delighted to be partnering with St George Community Housing and EDQ to be the operator this social and affordable housing project at Carseldine.
"Providing good quality social and affordable housing is vital to ensuring that people have a safe and affordable place to call home and these 152 dwellings adds to the hundreds of homes that we manage in the Greater Brisbane and surrounding regions.
"Bric Housing also welcomes the opportunity to work with St George Community Housing on its first Queensland project."
Approved quotes As put by Nic De Luca, Managing Director Deluca Corporation:
"As the name suggests, the Village Heart will be a place for residents both within Carseldine Village and the surrounding suburbs to meet and connect, and provides much needed retail, lifestyle and health amenities within this community.
"Deluca Corporation has enjoyed working with EDQ to bring the first stage of our Village Heart project to life.
"Working within the 5-Star Green Star Carseldine Village also aligns our commitment to sustainability and creating ongoing value for people, places, and the natural environment.
