Queensland delivers 1,500 community homes on church and charity land
Queensland has delivered 1,500 community homes on church and charity-owned land in under two years, three times its 500-home pledge, with almost 5,000 more underway.
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Queensland has delivered 1,500 community homes on church and charity-owned land in under two years, three times its 500-home pledge, with almost 5,000 more underway.
- 1,500 community homes delivered on church and charity-owned land in under two years
- The total is three times the original election commitment of 500 homes
- Work is underway on almost 5,000 more, towards a 10,000-home target
- A record $5.7 billion budget has been allocated to social and community housing
- About 70% of the social and affordable pipeline involves registered community housing providers
What's happening
The Queensland Government says 1,500 community homes have now been delivered on land owned by churches and charities, reaching the milestone in under two years. Housing Minister Sam O'Connor announced the figure, noting it is three times the 500 homes promised at the last election.
The program pairs government funding with faith-based and not-for-profit landholders, who often own well-located sites that sit idle or underused. Turning that land into homes adds supply without the long lead times of greenfield estates, and keeps the homes in the hands of experienced community housing operators.
The key details
Beyond the headline milestone, the statement sets out a larger pipeline and the funding behind it. The Community Housing Industry Association Queensland, represented by chief executive Julie Saunders, also welcomed the progress.
- Homes delivered on church and charity land: 1,500
- Homes currently underway: almost 5,000
- Long-term target for the program: 10,000 homes
- Social and community housing budget: a record $5.7 billion
- Expected delivery rate: an average of 2,000 social and community homes a year from 2028
Timeline and next steps
With roughly 5,000 homes already in progress, the next milestones are completions over the coming financial years. The Government says it is on track to average 2,000 social and community homes a year from 2028, with about 70% of the social and affordable pipeline delivered alongside registered community housing providers.
Further project announcements are likely as individual sites complete, as seen recently with new social homes opening in Southport and Waterford West.
What it means for Gold Coast property owners and developers
More social and community housing does not compete directly with the private sales market, but it can ease pressure at the lower end of the rental market, where Gold Coast vacancy has been very tight. That can help households move through the housing system rather than staying stuck in the private rental queue.
For developers and builders, a steady government-backed pipeline means continued demand for construction trades and partnership opportunities with community housing providers. Landowners such as churches and charities across the Gold Coast may also see new ways to activate underused sites. As always, outcomes depend on delivery, and this is general information rather than financial advice.
Frequently asked questions
How many community homes has Queensland delivered on church and charity land?
The Government says 1,500 homes have been delivered in under two years, three times its 500-home election commitment.
How many more homes are planned?
Almost 5,000 more are underway, working towards a target of 10,000 homes under the program.
How much is being spent on social and community housing?
The statement cites a record $5.7 billion budget for social and community housing, with an average of 2,000 homes a year expected from 2028.
Source: Queensland Government Ministerial Media Statements, published 12 October 2026. This article is an independent summary and commentary by GC Prestige based on the original report — read the source for full details.
Queensland Government Ministerial Media Statements
Read the original article →This is an independent summary written by GC Prestige for general information. All facts are attributed to the original publisher above — please refer to the source for full details. Not financial or planning advice.
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