Construction has officially commenced on the next stage of Midtown Mac Park, marking another major milestone in one of New South Wales’ largest social housing renewal projects.
The latest stage of the redevelopment will deliver 519 new homes, including 401 social homes across two new residential buildings, providing hundreds more people with access to safe, modern and secure housing in one of Sydney’s best-connected communities.
The project forms part of the Minns Labor Government’s broader commitment to increasing housing supply through the $6.6 billion Building Homes for NSW Program, with additional support from the Australian Government through Round Two of the Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF). Together, the two governments have funded an extra 190 social homes as part of the development.
Stage Two represents the next phase in transforming the former Ivanhoe Estate into Midtown Mac Park, a masterplanned mixed-tenure community designed to integrate social, affordable and private housing with schools, public spaces and essential community infrastructure.
Once all eight stages are complete, the precinct will comprise approximately 3,300 new homes, including:
• More than 1,100 social homes — more than four times the number previously located on the site.
• 130 affordable homes.
• More than 2,000 private homes.
The redevelopment will also include new parks, childcare centres, retail and dining precincts, a swimming pool, gymnasium, upgraded road infrastructure and the new Macquarie Park Public School, which is expected to welcome students from Term 1, 2027.
The 519 homes currently under construction are scheduled for completion in 2029 and will further expand housing opportunities close to public transport, employment hubs, schools and essential services.
Midtown Mac Park is being delivered through a partnership between the NSW Government, Frasers Property Australia and Mitsui Fudosan Australia, with Mission Australia Housing continuing to play a key role as the community housing provider.
Mission Australia Housing will manage 211 of the newly delivered social homes, while the remaining 190 homes will be allocated to another community housing provider through a competitive tender process planned for 2027.
The project forms part of a broader pipeline of major housing renewal developments across New South Wales, including Waterloo, Telopea, Tolland and Bellambi, aimed at increasing the supply of social housing while creating vibrant mixed communities.
Minister for Housing and Homelessness Rose Jackson said Midtown Mac Park represented a new approach to housing renewal.
“What makes Midtown Macquarie Park so significant is that we’re not simply replacing old housing, we’re delivering more than four times the number of social homes that were previously on this site, right in the heart of one of Sydney’s most connected communities.”
“For too long, governments sold off public housing and failed to replace it. We’re taking a different approach by building vibrant mixed-tenure communities in sought-after locations, with an increased supply of social and affordable housing locked in from the start.”
“This renewal brings together housing, transport, jobs, schools, parks and community facilities. That’s exactly the kind of neighbourhood people deserve and exactly the kind of housing project we can get behind and be proud to deliver.”
Frasers Property Australia Chief Executive Officer Cameron Leggatt said the development demonstrates how partnerships between government and the private sector can deliver meaningful housing outcomes.
“Frasers Property has delivered high-quality community housing developments across Australia partnering with Governments at all levels and in collaboration with community housing providers, and this is evident in the inclusive community being created at Midtown MacPark.”
“It’s extremely rewarding to actively contribute to the provision of much-needed social, affordable and market housing at Midtown that delivers a flourishing mixed-tenure neighbourhood enabling healthy, happy lifestyles for all residents.”
Mission Australia Chief Executive Officer Sharon Callister said the project has already demonstrated the positive impact stable housing can have on people’s lives.
“Mission Australia is proud to be a part of the vibrant community that has grown at Midtown MacPark, providing social and affordable homes alongside the support people need to build stability and thrive.”
“In just over two years, we’ve seen the difference that a safe, secure home can make, with residents connecting with each other and forming a sense of belonging at Midtown.”
“Midtown shows what can be achieved when residents are supported to sustain their tenancies, reach their goals and form community connections.”
“There are residents here who have experienced the trauma of homelessness and housing instability who are now pursuing work and education opportunities and building a positive future.”
“The start of construction on more than 400 new social homes is an exciting milestone. We’re really looking forward to welcoming more people to Midtown MacPark and supporting them as they become part of this inclusive, connected community.”
“This is what can be accomplished when governments, community housing providers and the private sector come together to deliver more homes where they’re needed most.”