A wave of new social housing developments across Ipswich is set to ease growing pressure on the region’s waitlist, with hundreds of homes in the pipeline to support vulnerable residents.
Construction is already underway on a new 24-unit social housing complex in North Ipswich, backed by $14.2 million in Federal funding and designed to deliver safe, secure housing for those who need it most.
Located on The Terrace, the development will provide 24 one-bedroom homes for older residents, people living with disability and those who have experienced homelessness.
The complex will also include on-site office and support space, enabling it to operate as supported accommodation.
The project is part of a broader push to boost housing supply in Ipswich, with more than 270 social and affordable homes currently under construction or contracted across the region.
Federal Member for Blair Shayne Neumann said the growing pipeline of projects would play a key role in addressing local housing demand.
“By investing in social housing like this, we’re not just building homes – we’re providing dignity, stability and support for those who need it most,” he said.
Delivered by the Queensland Government, the North Ipswich development began construction in November 2025 and is expected to be completed by late 2026, supporting around 40 jobs during the build.
State Member for Ipswich West Wendy Bourne said increasing supply was critical to improving outcomes for local residents.
“Secure housing and addressing homelessness are my top priorities for Ipswich West,” she said.
The complex will include a mix of accessibility features, with two Platinum-level and 22 Gold-level homes built to meet Social Housing Design Guidelines, ensuring residents can live comfortably and independently.
The North Ipswich project adds to a growing number of completed developments, including a recently opened 43-unit social housing complex in Booval supporting women in need, delivered in partnership with community housing provider CHQL.
Housing Minister Sam O’Connor said the scale of construction across the State would help meet rising demand.
“In Ipswich alone, we are delivering more than 270 social and affordable homes, on top of the 102 already completed since we were elected,” he said.
Across Queensland, more than 6100 homes are currently in progress, with around 2000 expected to be delivered each year by 2028 as part of a long-term target of 53,500 social and community homes by 2044.
The increased investment comes as demand for social housing continues to rise, highlighting the importance of these new developments.
Figures from the Social Housing Register show applications through the Ipswich Housing Service Centre increased from 1263 in September 2024 to 1462 in September 2025 – a 15.8 per cent rise – with wait times extending beyond two years.
