A new 92-unit social and affordable housing complex known as The Curwen has been completed in Chermside, providing much-needed homes for vulnerable Queenslanders and essential workers struggling to find affordable rentals in the area.
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The 92 units, designed by KO&CO Architecture, have been purpose-built with accessibility and long-term liveability in mind. Features include wider hallways, step-free access, safer bathrooms and flexible layouts that support older Queenslanders, people with mobility needs and those wanting to age in place.
The development adds to housing supply in Chermside, offering safe and secure accommodation for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, as well as essential workers needing affordable rentals.
Minister for Housing and Public Works Sam O’Connor said the Chermside homes are designed to meet genuine community needs.
“Our record investment of $5.6 billion will help more Queenslanders have a place to call home,” Minister O’Connor said in a statement.
“Our new partnerships with community housing providers like BHC are helping us deliver homes faster, with more support wrapped around residents so they can build a stable future.”
The housing complex also includes communal spaces where residents can connect, along with on-site tenancy support services designed to help people maintain stable housing and build independence over time.
Community housing provider BHC delivered the project in partnership with consortium partner QIC Limited, with financing from Housing Australia and Australian Retirement Trust.
BHC Acting CEO Jamie Muchall said the development provides security and stability for vulnerable Queenslanders.
“Developments like this provide people with the security and the stability they need to rebuild their lives.”
The completion of The Curwen comes as Queensland faces ongoing pressure on its housing system, with social housing having previously increased at less than a third of the state’s population growth over the past decade.
The $5.6 billion investment in social and community housing includes partnerships between housing providers and the private sector to increase delivery across the state.
The 92 units will house essential workers needing affordable rentals, alongside vulnerable individuals and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
The accessible design features are intended to support residents as their circumstances or mobility needs change, with on-site tenancy support services available to help maintain stable housing and build independence.
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The project involved collaboration between community housing provider BHC, QIC Limited, Housing Australia and Australian Retirement Trust. The 92-unit complex is now complete, with BHC managing the tenancy and support services.
Published 27-January-2026
