HOUSING BOOST FOR QUEANBEYAN TO DELIVER 15 NEW HOMES
Monday, 27 October 2025
The Minns Labor Government is investing more than $10 million to deliver fifteen new homes for Queanbeyan, with construction well underway to complete three of four projects by next year.
These homes are funded under the historic $6.6 billion Building Homes for NSW program which will build more than 8,400 new homes and upgrade more than 30,000 across the state.
A mix of one, two and three-bedroom homes are under construction in the suburbs of Queanbeyan East, Karabar, and Crestwood, replacing older homes or underutilised land with quality, modern housing. Once complete, these four sites will provide housing for up to 35 people including seniors, families and people with disability, getting more people off the waitlist and into secure tenancies.
“As I have said many times since I was last the local member, I have noted the decline in the number and quality of social housing in Queanbeyan when the Nationals held Monaro”, said Steve Whan, Member for Monaro.
“I’m determined to reverse that trend and I will continue to work to provide the social housing a fair society needs.
“The homes we’re building in Queanbeyan, Karabar, and Crestwood, are part of the Labor Government’s ‘Homes for NSW’ strategy. It’s a 10-year plan to rethink how we address social housing and homelessness.
We want a fair and empathetic housing system, because that’s what everyone deserves. “I’m proud of the Minns Labor Government’s ambition in tackling the housing crisis.”
The largest of the projects is a 10 home seniors’ development in Crestwood, replacing two older properties that are no longer fit for purpose.
Demolition of the Crestwood site is currently underway in preparation for going to tender for the redevelopment in December. The community will be kept updated once a builder is appointed, which is expected in early 2026.
Three other projects are due for completion in early to mid-2026, including:
• 2 x two-bedroom dual occupancy homes in Queanbeyan East
• 2 x three-bedroom dual occupancy homes in Karabar
• 1 x three-unit manor home in Queanbeyan East
Canberra-based company Monarch Building Solutions is delivering these projects, providing a boost to the local economy and local construction jobs.
Minister for Housing and Homelessness Rose Jackson said:
“We understand the need for more housing right across the state and that includes regional NSW. Every new home we build is one less person on the waitlist for a safe and secure home.
“These homes are a prime example of our commitment to areas like Queanbeyan as we continue to explore every option possible to ensure more housing is delivered sooner.
“We’re backing in local jobs, local builders and a future where more people in regional NSW have the housing they need.”
