Spotlight on: Western Sydney Housing Development

The project will deliver 66 apartments, including 28 social housing and 38 affordable housing units. These one-bedroom and two-bedroom homes will be prioritised for women on low incomes who are experiencing – or at-risk of – homelessness as well as key frontline workers. 

The development is within walking distance of Western Sydney University's Parramatta campus and 3 kilometres from Parramatta's CBD. Construction commenced in 2025, with completion expected by late 2026.

The project demonstrates collaboration across state and federal Governments and the community housing sector in delivering well-located, purpose-built housing. 

"Western Sydney desperately needs more housing. This development will take 6 former fibro and weatherboard cottages that were no longer fit for purpose and transform them into more than 60 units that are desperately in demand," said Rebecca Pinkstone, CEO of Homes NSW. 

"This much-needed development shows the power of public, private and not-for-profit partnerships to deliver tangible housing solutions for those who need it most," said Brad Braithwaite, CEO of Hume Community Housing.

Cooma Housing Project

Housing Australia provided funding to Homes NSW to support a major housing development in Cooma, NSW. The project spans 12.4 hectares of unused land previously owned by NSW Crown Lands.

Housing Australia contributed $12.4 million, including a $9.89 million NHIF CI loan and a $2.47 million CI grant, to support the delivery of essential infrastructure including roads, stormwater systems, sewage, water supply, electricity and communications.

The Cooma Housing Project includes a mix of social, affordable and private housing options tailored to the local community. The development is expected to stimulate the regional economy by creating jobs and attracting investment.

This project will deliver 140 new residential land lots, supporting the construction of 165 homes, including 113 private homes, 20 affordable and 32 social homes. Cooma lies within the Snowy Monaro region of NSW, approximately 117kms south of Canberra by road. 

Construction commenced in April 2025, with cost savings from NHIF financing enabling the delivery of 4 additional social housing dwellings, adding further value to the project. 

Claymore Renewal Project

Housing Australia provided $29.88 million to Homes NSW for critical infrastructure works to support the Claymore Renewal Project. This includes a $23.9 million NHIF CI loan and a $5.98 million NHIF CI grant to support the development of 208 new residences, replacing 157 ageing homes. Works involve demolition, land preparation, road construction and the installation of services such as stormwater drainage, sewage, water, electricity and communications.

Of the 208 new lots, 179 will be sold to private buyers, while 29 will be retained for new social housing. Proceeds from land sales will enable Homes NSW to deliver an additional 12 social housing dwellings.

The project will increase total housing stock in Claymore from 1,100 social homes to 1,490 dwellings, including approximately 450 social housing units. It also includes 100 to 150 senior living units, with the first 2 buildings (55 units) completed in 2020 and an additional building to commence in December 2025. All new homes are designed to provide improved access to transport, shops, services, green spaces and community facilities. 

The project is expected to be completed by 2030.