Supporting the Community Housing Sector

Suburban Land Agency (SLA) is working with the ACT Government to develop a pipeline of community housing sites and dwellings to continue to support the community housing sector in the ACT.

We are working to support diverse community needs in locations where people can live, work and connect.

The sites on this page have been identified as potential future locations and opportunities for community housing in accordance with the Indicative Land Release Program. Working with Community Housing Providers (CHPs) will help shape future decisions about land releases and housing policies.

For further information please get in touch with [email protected].

Upcoming Community Housing Releases

Belconnen Block 45 Section 54

60 Residential dwellings 2,712m2 CZ2 Business

SLA will be releasing a 2,712m² site in Belconnen Town Centre for CHPs. Located opposite Westfield Shopping Centre and next to Margaret Timpson Park, the site will support the development of around 60 affordable homes. This project aims to provide much-needed housing close to shops, public transport, and community facilities, while also contributing to the activation of the adjacent park.

To help connect with the local community, SLA has partnered with the University of Canberra to deliver community art on the site’s hoarding. SLA will continue working with the Belconnen Community Council and other key stakeholders to keep them informed and involved as the project progresses.

Aerial view of a site in Belconnen

 

Jacka

Several sites in Jacka are being considered for release to CHPs.

Jacka is our new small-scale neighbourhood that nurtures sustainable living and connected living. Just 20km north of the city, Jacka will be home to nearly 1,800 people when completed. Find more here 

Off-the-plan apartments at affordable price thresholds

SLA aspires to create place experiences where everyone feels welcome to call home. We work with developers to deliver quality place and design outcomes that respond to community needs and aspirations. A variety of large urban renewal sites across Canberra have and will continue to be sold with requirements to include community housing.

Developers are required to identify and provide dwellings for the purpose of sale to CHPs. Once a development is approved, SLA will provide the developer with details for one or more CHPs. The CHPs will then be able to purchase the dwellings directly from the developer at the affordable price thresholds.

Affordable price thresholds are linked to dwelling size and are indexed annually on 1 July each year.

  • Belconnen Town Centre:
    • Belconnen Village on Walder (Block 5 Section 22): 3 x 2-bedroom dwellings (sold, Development Application not yet submitted)
    • Belconnen Village on Lathlain (Block 6 Section 23): 7 x 2-bedroom dwellings (sold, Development Application not submitted)
  • Lawson Block 5 Section 52: 5 x 2-bedroom dwellings (sold, Development Application not yet submitted)
  • Woden Village (Block 4 Section 7): 8 x 2 bedroom and 2 x 1-bedroom dwellings (sold, Development Application not yet submitted) 

Other Indicative Land Release Program 2025-26 to 2029-30 (ILRP) sites:

Learn more about the ILRP here.