Queensland’s residential construction boom has reached a new record, with new Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data confirming 52,500 homes are currently under construction across the state.
The figures for the June quarter mark the fourth consecutive record period for Queensland’s housing pipeline, signalling a sharp turnaround from previous industry stagnation.
Over the past two years, the state’s under-construction total has surged by 35.6 per cent, the largest growth recorded by any Australian state by far.
The increased activity is translating directly into completed dwellings. Building completions have risen by 4.2 per cent over the last two years, reversing a prior 15 per cent decline under the former administration.
Government officials attribute the momentum to target measures designed to lift productivity, streamline planning approvals, unlock land supply, and remove administrative red tape.
Policy shifts also include abolishing the former government’s Best Practice Industry Conditions to curb site disruptions and improve workplace culture.
“Every Queenslander deserves a place to call home, and for the fourth quarter in a row, Queensland has more homes under construction than at any point in the State’s history,” Premier David Crisafulli said.
“We are unlocking the door to home ownership across the state, but there’s more to do, and we will continue to pull every lever available to deliver more housing supply.”
A central pillar of the strategy is the award-winning Residential Activation Fund, which has already unlocked more than 166,000 potential dwellings state-wide by funding vital trunk infrastructure.
Marking the latest milestone, the Premier and Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie turned the sod on a AU$136 million investment in the Chambers Flat Wastewater Treatment Plant. The new plant will provide essential utility capacity to support 20,000 future homes in the growth corridor between Park Ridge and Yarrabilba.
Logan Mayor Jon Raven welcomed the infrastructure start, noting that fundamental utilities such as wastewater are essential before modern residential developments can commence.
Despite broader economic pressures stemming from recent Federal Budget adjustments, state leaders remain confident that these supply-side initiatives will help cushion the construction sector against impending national headwinds.
Additional housing initiatives underway include stamp duty concessions for new builds, the Boost to Buy shared equity scheme, and a long-term goal of delivering 53,500 social and community homes by 2044.
