Supporting the Community Housing Sector

The 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. Engagement with Community Housing Providers (CHP) will help to inform proposed future land releases community housing policy considerations.

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

Expressions of Interest: Land for Community Housing and Proposals for Financial Assistance for Affordable Rental

The ACT Government, through the Suburban Land Agency (SLA) and Treasury, has opened a process which combines a community housing land offering (for Block 4 Section 23 Moncrieff and/or Block 4 Section 235 Gungahlin) with options for financial assistance through the Affordable Housing Project Fund.

Complete your expression of interest here.

Gungahlin Block 4 Section 235

Block 4 Section 235 in Gungahlin is a community facility zoned site identified for release to community housing providers. The site is 2,895m2 and includes a target of around 80 dwellings.

Gungahlin Town Centre is a lively shopping hub in the fast-growing district of Gungahlin in Canberra’s north.

Over the past two decades, the Gungahlin region has become home to nearly 50,000 residents. The bustling Gungahlin Town Centre is at its heart and offers the key components of a vibrant community, including schools, a library, medical services, cafés, restaurants, bars, special retailers and department stores.

A big attraction for visitors to the Gungahlin Town Centre is its ‘urban village’ atmosphere. There’s a relaxed shopping environment, combined with an urban nightlife scene which includes restaurants and cafes.

 

Moncrieff Block 4 Section 23

Block 4 Section 23 in Moncrieff is a community facility zoned site identified for release to community housing providers. The site is 4,254m2 and includes a target of around 100 dwellings.

This charming village-style suburb is home to around 2,200 dwellings and is nestled between picturesque natural surroundings and urban conveniences. With parks, playgrounds, easy access to schools, a proposed future Group Centre, Moncrieff has grown to be a bustling and close community in Canberra’s north.

Just 4km north of Gungahlin Town Centre, Moncrieff gives incredible access to the city centre while enjoying a village feel. The suburb is bound by Horse Park Drive to the north and the existing suburbs of Ngunnawal and Amaroo to the south and east.

 

Other Indicative Land Release Program 2024-25 to 2028-29 (ILRP)sni sites:

Learn more on the ILRP here.

Molonglo

A multi-unit site of up to 65 dwellings has been identified for release to Community Housing Providers in Molonglo.

Please note, the Molonglo site will not be released as part of the integrated land release and funding opportunity during 2024.

Find out more about the Molonglo Group Centre 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)

    North Wright Compact Housing

    SLA is designing and constructing a showcase sustainable housing precinct that sets the future for local living. The Precinct comprises 43 separately titled blocks sized between 200-250m2. Up to 23 dwellings are proposed for release in 2024 to the open market. This could include sale to CHPs at market value.

    These dwellings are designed to be sustainable, with liveable silver and gold level accessibility and address the ‘missing-middle’ medium density housing.

    They will also include ‘room-to-grow’ extendable dwellings – 2-bedroom townhouses designed to allow future extension.

    Find out more