Yeronga to Gain 75 New Social and Affordable Homes

A six-storey residential project delivering 75 social and affordable housing units is under construction at Park Road, Yeronga.

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Background and Context

Construction is underway on 75 social and affordable housing units at Park Road, Yeronga. The project is part of the broader commitment to increase social and community housing supply across Greater Brisbane. Brisbane Housing Company is delivering the development, supported by funding aimed at addressing long-standing housing needs.

This Yeronga project forms part of more than 720 social and affordable homes either under construction or contracted across the region, including sites in Chermside, Stones Corner, Woolloongabba, South Brisbane and Windsor.

Project Details

The Yeronga development, approved under application DEV2023/1367, comprises a six-storey building with 18 studio apartments, 45 one-bedroom units, 11 two-bedroom units, and a manager’s residence. Designed by UltraLinea Architecture, the building includes communal indoor and outdoor spaces, private balconies for all dwellings, and landscaped areas.

The site, located at 70 Park Road, includes 48 undercroft car parking spaces and 94 bicycle spaces. Vehicular access is provided via Maidenhair Place, with pedestrian entry at ground level. The design addresses all surrounding public frontages and incorporates setbacks and landscaping to reduce visual impact.

Government Investment and Housing Pipeline

The development is supported by funding from the government’s Securing Our Housing Foundations Plan. The 2025–26 Budget allocates $8.1 billion for housing initiatives, with $5.6 billion directed towards social and community housing over four years. From 2029–30, baseline funding of $500 million per year is planned to ensure a consistent pipeline of new homes.

Community and Sector Impact

The Yeronga project aims to provide secure housing for essential workers and lower-income households. The project aligns with the state’s broader effort to create stable and inclusive communities, with additional funding supporting homelessness services and head leased properties for vulnerable Queenslanders.

Future Outlook

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Tenants are expected to move into the Yeronga homes by mid-2027. The project reflects a long-term approach to meeting housing needs, with the government and community housing providers planning further developments across Brisbane.

Published 4-July-2025