- Albanese and Cook Labor Governments delivering 50 new affordable rentals and social homes in Canning Vale
- Homes to be built near new METRONET Nicholson Road Station
- $32.97 million development includes 31 social homes and 19 affordable rentals
- ABN Residential appointed as the builder to deliver the development on underutilised State-owned land
- Part of the Albanese and Cook Labor Government's commitment to ensuring every Western Australian has a home
The Albanese and Cook Labor Governments are progressing the delivery of a new 50-dwelling build-to-rent project opposite the new METRONET Nicholson Road Station, with a builder now appointed.
ABN Residential has been engaged to deliver a mix of one, two and three-bedroom social and affordable homes to help meet growing demand for housing in Perth's south.
Funded through round two of the Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF), the nearly $33 million project will transform 8,569 square metres of underutilised State-owned land on Tulloch Way into a modern, medium-density housing development.
The Tulloch Way project was identified as part of the Cook Government's Housing Diversity Pipeline , which is focused on unlocking underutilised government land to deliver more housing.
It will deliver a mix of 19 affordable rentals and 31 social homes, which will be managed by a community housing provider.
Located opposite the new METRONET Nicholson Road Station, the development will provide residents with direct access to the Thornlie-Cockburn line.
All homes will be built to Silver Level Liveable Housing Australia standards, ensuring improved accessibility and adaptability for residents over time.
Upon completion, the development will receive ongoing availability payments for a period of 25 years through the Federal Government's HAFF.
The Cook Labor Government is investing an additional $1.5 billion through the 2026-27 State Budget to deliver more social and affordable homes across Western Australia.
As stated by Transport and Major Infrastructure Minister Rita Saffioti:
"The Cook Labor Government is delivering one of the biggest social and affordable housing programs in Western Australia's history, backed by an additional $1.5 billion investment in our recent State Budget.
"Build-to-rent projects like these are delivering more homes for Western Australians who need them most, close to quality public transport, services and job opportunities.
"By delivering more homes around METRONET stations like Nicholson Road, we're building more vibrant and better-connected communities across our suburbs."
As stated by Housing and Works Minister John Carey:
"The Cook Labor Government is backing an unprecedented number of build-to-rent projects and it's great to see this development in Perth's southern suburbs reach an important milestone.
"The appointment of ABN Residential is a step towards creating 50 new homes, right near the new Nicholson Road Station.
"This project also demonstrates our commitment to identifying government-land for new housing through the HDP.
"It's part of a record $10.8 billion investment in housing since 2021, with thousands of social homes and affordable rentals in the pipeline.
As stated by Tangney MHR Sam Lim:
"The Tulloch Way project delivers 50 new social and affordable homes in Tangney and is part of the Albanese Labor Government's commitment to delivering 55,000 social and affordable homes.
"This project is one of the first in Western Australia to be announced under Round 2 of the Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF), a $10 billion investment by the Federal Government to increase supply of social and affordable housing."
As stated by Southern River MLA Terry Healy:
"As the Local Member I am happy to see the Cook and Albanese Labor Governments delivering much needed housing.
"The Cook Labor Government has delivered the new Nicholson Road Station, and together with the Albanese Labor Government, we're ensuring this investment is complemented by 50 new affordable and social homes right on its doorstep."
As stated by Jandakot MLA Stephen Pratt:
"This project is about creating a well-connected community where residents have both a secure home and excellent public transport right on their doorstep.
"The combination of affordable housing and access to public transport will make a real difference for local families who move into the area.
"Every new home matters, and this project will provide more affordable and social housing opportunities for people in Perth's southern suburbs."
