Banksia Gardens Opens 120 New Social Homes in Broadmeadows

Banksia Gardens in Broadmeadows is on track to deliver approximately 120 new social homes by the end of 2026, with construction already underway on the site at Coleraine Street.

The timing matters because demand for affordable housing in the area continues to rise, and these units will be ready for residents at a point when federal and state funding streams have aligned to accelerate delivery. The project draws support from the Australian Government’s Social Housing Accelerator and the Victorian Government’s Big Housing Build, both aimed at increasing supply in established suburbs like Broadmeadows.

Local details show the development sits on underutilised Homes Victoria land and will include a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom dwellings. At least five per cent of the homes are required to meet accessibility standards for people with disabilities. Ground-level spaces will combine residential units with non-residential areas designed for passive security, while new landscaping, shared open space and a pedestrian and cycling link from Cob Close through to Coleraine Street form part of the layout.

Energy targets and job creation

According to the project details published by Homes Victoria, the homes target a five-star Green Star rating and a seven-star NatHERS average rating, features intended to lower ongoing energy costs for future tenants. The same source states the development is expected to create more than 700 jobs during construction. Planning approval was granted in May 2024 after community consultation that produced a publicly available report.

Completed sports upgrades and master plan

Separate work on the neighbourhood’s sports facilities has already finished, including a resurfaced futsal pitch, new goals, a half basketball court, lighting, CCTV, spectator shelter and seating, plus improved drainage and landscaping. These changes were delivered through the Banksia Now working group in partnership with the Broadmeadows Suburban Revitalisation Board, Hume City Council and Banksia Gardens Community Services. A broader master plan, informed by feedback gathered between late 2023 and early 2025, now sets directions for future housing, open-space improvements and safer connections to surrounding activity centres, subject to additional funding.

Residents can track progress through regular construction updates and community events listed on the Homes Victoria site. The first tenants are scheduled to move in during 2026, with the master plan available to guide any later stages of neighbourhood renewal.