Redcliffe Social Housing

Redcliffe
Social Housing

Completed in August 2025, BHC’s Redcliffe social housing project was one of the first to be approved under the Queensland Government Housing Investment Fund. It has been designed with liveability, accessibility and environmental sustainability in mind.

The Redcliffe development sets out to create a dynamic, well-located community offering 82 high-quality, permanent homes for older Queenslanders aged over 55, including women in housing need and those looking to downsize. Each apartment has been thoughtfully designed to support independence and comfort, featuring generous living spaces, private balconies, and a one-bedroom plus multi-purpose room layout. The inclusion of multi-purpose rooms provides flexibility for health equipment or occasional overnight carers and visitors, ensuring homes remain practical and adaptable.

Natural cross-ventilation has been incorporated throughout apartments and communal spaces, promoting a healthy and sustainable living environment. All homes meet Gold or Platinum Livable Housing Design standards, enabling residents with varying mobility needs to age in place with confidence.

Beyond individual homes, the development fosters a sense of community and social inclusion. Residents can connect in shared spaces such as the open-air rooftop, a welcoming ground-floor common area, and a central courtyard designed to encourage interaction and belonging.

The material palette draws inspiration from the Redcliffe coastline, where cliffs reveal layers of red and white ochre. This connection to place is reflected in the use of clay tones throughout Sutton Street, grounding the project in its local context while creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.

These 82 beautiful new social and affordable apartments in Redcliffe will be life-changing for older Queenslanders struggling in the housing market.

Sam O'Connor MP - Queensland's Minister for Housing & Public Works

Project information

Traditional Owners	Gubbi Gubbi and the Ningy Ningy peoples, part of the Undambi peoples
Client	BHC Creating Liveable Communities
Completed	2025
Project contact	Zoe Ridgway Izak Hollins
Photography	Graham Philip

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