900,000 new homes in SEQ

Quotes attributable to Deputy Premier Steven Miles:

“South East Queensland is booming, with almost six million people expected to call this region home by 2046,” Mr Miles said.

“More housing is needed than ever before, and we need a plan that ensures homes are delivered when and where they need to be while also protecting Queensland’s great lifestyle.  

“We committed to reviewing our plan for South East Queensland as a key outcome from the Housing Summit, and we are delivering on that promise.

“A lot has changed since the last plan was released, including record interstate migration.

“Our population isn’t just getting bigger; it’s changing, with household sizes, demographics and lifestyle trends shifting.

“We cannot only rely on traditional models and new greenfield development as the answer for housing choice and affordability given what we know about people’s preferences.

“This plan helps put in place a framework that councils can use to deliver more homes over the coming decade.

“It means more opportunities for young people and future generations to buy their first home, workers to live closer to their jobs, and older Queenslanders looking to downsize but stay within a connected community.

“This plan doesn’t mean growth everywhere – it plans for growth in the suburbs that can cater for growth.

“Infrastructure is a key piece of the puzzle to support housing growth, so we’ve aligned this plan with an infrastructure supplement to ensure we get it right.

“The Palaszczuk Government is building big to secure the future we need for Queensland.

“Our $89 billion Big Build over the next four years will deliver the infrastructure needed to support our growing state with greater connectivity and better services.”

“This is about taking action now and planning ahead to manage growth well and ensure we build more of the Queensland we love”