More Than 100 New Homes For Seniors In Sydney

More than half of the builds have already been completed with 61 new social homes for seniors providing safe and secure housing for more than 90 residents. The most recent project has been finished in Northmead with 16 purpose-built units set to provide new homes for up to 24 residents.

More completed developments in Riverwood, Matraville and two in North Parramatta are providing modern and accessible homes for older tenants with a mix of one-and two-bedroom apartments,

A further 55 homes are underway and will be delivered over the next 12 months.

Three new developments featuring purpose-built units are currently under construction in Greater Sydney, with the next project in Parramatta slated for completion in June

The largest of the developments, a major social housing complex at Pagewood, is expected to be completed by March 2026 and will offer 33 homes for up to 50 senior residents.

Each of the homes have been designed to be accessible, support independent living and foster a sense of community for residents.

The NSW Government secured $610 million through the Federal SHAF, with $200 million directed to fast-tracked builds. These projects are expected to deliver around 400 new social homes across the state by the end of 2026, with housing for older people a key focus.

The new homes for seniors are spread across growing areas in Sydney's west and inner east, with locations at Parramatta, North Parramatta, Northmead, Pagewood and Matraville. They are also conveniently located close to public transport, shops and health services to meet the needs of older people.

The construction of these senior living developments has created an estimated 300 jobs and are part of the NSW Government's commitment to deliver around 1,500 social homes under the SHAF by June 2028.

This initiative forms part of the Minns Labor Government's commitment to build 8,400 new public homes under the $6.6 billion Building Homes for NSW program, the largest ever investment by an NSW Government into social housing in the state's history.

Federal Minister for Housing and Homelessness Clare O'Neil said:

"Each one of these homes will change the life of those Australians who will live there and their families, and in this case it means that 116 older Australians will have safe and secure housing.

"The Albanese and Minns Labor Governments are taking on the housing crisis by building thousands of social and affordable homes in our cities, suburbs and regions, but all that is at risk with Peter Dutton.

"These social and affordable homes represent 116 of the 55,000 that the Albanese Labor Government is delivering right across Australia."

NSW Minister for Housing and Homelessness Rose Jackson said:

"NSW has an ageing population, so we need to invest in social housing that is safe, secure and can accommodate the needs of older Australians. These projects are in prime locations across Sydney's inner east and west and are desperately needed.

"Many older Australians live alone, which can create a sense of isolation and loneliness. These dedicated seniors housing complexes are designed not only to support the needs of older people, but also to create a sense of community and a place where residents can connect.

"By working closely with the Federal Government, we are delivering more social housing than ever before in NSW, and the Social Housing Accelerator Fund has been a key driver of this."

NSW Minister for Seniors Jodie Harrison said:

"This investment in affordable, appropriate, and quality social housing will help more seniors looking for a comfortable lifestyle.

"We know women over the age of 55 are a particularly fast-growing cohort experiencing homelessness and more support is needed to help vulnerable people overcome financial barriers to stable housing.

"That's why it's so important for all levels of government to work together to deliver better housing outcomes for people where they need it."

Breakdown of the senior social homes delivered under SHAF in the next 12 months: