The first sod has been turned on a new housing development in Deception Bay, marking a significant step forward in efforts to ease the region’s growing affordability crisis.
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Construction is now officially underway on 36 social and affordable homes. The development is being delivered by Coast2Bay Housing and constructed by Badge Constructions. The site will include 18 one-bedroom, 12 two-bedroom and six three-bedroom homes. Half of the 36 properties will be social housing, with the remaining 18 designated as affordable rental homes for low- and moderate-income households.
Who It’s For
Coast2Bay CEO Andrew Elvin said at the sod-turning ceremony that the homes are intended for people on low and moderate incomes who need secure homes close to jobs, services and family. He noted that the organisation’s local office in Caboolture gives them direct knowledge of housing pressures in the Moreton Bay region and allows them to provide hands-on support to tenants.
Public Funding and Support
The Deception Bay project is one of 620 social and affordable homes being delivered across the Moreton Bay region. It is supported by Queensland and funded in part through the federal Housing Australia Future Fund.
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Queensland Housing Minister Sam O’Connor attended the sod-turning, saying the project is the kind of development he wants to see more of to meet housing need in the region. He said the priority is getting homes built where they are needed most.
Federal Member for Petrie Emma Comer, Queensland Senator Corinne Mulholland and Moreton Bay Acting Mayor Jodie Shipway also attended the ceremony.
Badge Constructions will carry out the build, with Coast2Bay Housing providing and managing the social and affordable homes on the site. The development is scheduled to be finished by mid-2027.
Published 6-May-2026
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