Two coastal Brisbane suburbs where homes are set to double

Queensland has unveiled two new priority areas to accelerate housing development in the state.

The state government announced two Priority Development Areas (PDAs), which together could deliver over 10,000 new homes in the Moreton Bay and Redland City areas.  

A PDA is a designated zone of land in Queensland designed to deliver development projects, to meet community needs and stimulate economic growth.  

The latest one, the North Harbour PDA, aims to deliver over 3700 new homes over the next 15 years, with an initial release of up to 200 homes in Burpengary East, located 50km north of Brisbane’s CBD.  

This PDA will build upon the existing North Harbour development, which currently houses 3000 residents and is noted as one of five significant projects in the City of Moreton Bay Regional Economic Development Strategy 2020 – 2041. 

According to 2021 census data, Burpengary East had 2148 private dwellings. Of those 1911, were houses, 107 were semi-detached homes and 10 were listed as apartments.  

While development has continued since the census, the new PDA could almost double the housing options for its 6658 residents.  

“The construction of apartments and standalone housing will further boost the economy and provide another option for people looking to live in City of Moreton Bay,” City of Moreton Bay mayor Peter Flannery said. 

“The development of a marina at the site will unlock a new local marine industry, from boatbuilding to repairs, generating more skilled employment opportunities for our residents.” 

The second PDA spans 890 hectares in the Southern Thornlands region, located 32km east of Brisbane’s CBD.  

Both PDAs could deliver up to 10,000 new homes across Moreton Bay and Redland City areas. Picture: Getty

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This proposal aims to unlock 8000 new homes, with an initial release area providing 900 homes, including 20% earmarked for affordable and social housing.  

The area has 6779 dwellings, according to 2021 Census data, with 5593 of those being houses, 743 semi-detached homes and 63 as apartments.  

With this PDA, 8000 new homes could be available to 19,263 of the area’s residents.  

The PDA also proposes a $4 million investment to upgrade the intersection of Springacre Rd and Boundary Rd to manage increased growth in the area.  

Assistant minister to the deputy premier and assistant minister for planning, housing and better regulation Rebecca Young said the government will work with council to plan the 20-year PDA.    

“Now is the time for all levels of government and the community to come together and work towards the best possible 20-year plan for Southern Thornlands,” she said.  

“The Crisafulli Government is delivering on our commitment to unlock, build and boost housing options across the state.”  

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