Spotlight on: Mission Australia Housing
Housing Australia funding has supported the delivery of 130 affordable homes in Macquarie Park, Sydney as part of Stage 1 of the Midtown MacPark redevelopment.
Midtown MacPark is the first project being delivered through a $250 million funding agreement between Housing Australia and Homes NSW to accelerate the delivery of 1,084 new social and affordable homes in NSW.
Housing Australia provided Mission Australia Housing with a $67.9 million AHBA loan for Stage 1 of the Midtown MacPark redevelopment, completed in March 2024.
In addition to the AHBA funding, Housing Australia also provided NSW Land and Housing Corporation (LAHC) with $42 million in grants and loans through the NHIF for roads, service infrastructure and civil works.
Stage 1 comprises 130 one, two and three-bedroom affordable homes, with tenants including key workers employed across the Macquarie Park area.
The 8.2-hectare precinct will deliver 3,300 new homes over 10-12 years, including 954 new social and 130 affordable homes. Mission Australia Housing will manage the social housing on behalf of Homes NSW and help social housing tenants connect with education, training and employment opportunities in the area.
The new community will include a town plaza, shops, cafes and restaurants; 2.8-hectares of open spaces with green parks, a skate park and playground; and a primary school and two childcare centres.
‘For Mission Australia, our focus from day one has been on building a welcoming community where all Midtown residents can thrive. Together, we aren’t just delivering new housing; we’re creating a cohesive and inclusive community where everyone is welcome, feels connected and shares a sense of belonging,’ said Sharon Callister, Mission Australia CEO.