97 new Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) homes are being made in popular pockets across Queensland: designed for those needing extra care who still wish to live in the state’s most beloved areas.
The properties will be divided across six developments throughout the state, with three in Kings Beach and the remaining three in Southport, Redbank Plains and Beerwah.
The developments will give people with disabilities the chance to have an accessible housing option in or near places like Australia Zoo or the Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast beaches.
These homes will conform with universal disability care requirements set by the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
A render of one of the new Specialist Disability Accommodation developments planned to be placed in Kings Beach.
Made by development finance firm Majordomo, each apartment will contain two bedrooms and one bathroom. With around 12 Onsite Overnight Assistance (OAA) homes attached to the properties, it makes for a total of about 109 apartments up for sale by the company.
Project lead Adam Hammond said the growing areas of the Gold Coast, Sunshine and Ipswich are not providing enough SDA homes to match the rising demand.
“Demand is particularly strong for High Physical Support (HPS) assets where a second bedroom allows a carer to be on-call throughout the night,” he said. “This portfolio brings architectural pedigree to HPS accommodation in locations where anyone would be happy to live.”
Mr Hammond said the project holds special significance to him, as his mother uses a wheelchair and has required a level of care for the past 15 years.
“[People with disabilities] want access to a really nice design in a desirable location, with a second bedroom,” he said, “So some family or friends can come and stay over, and to have some level of on-site care.”
He added people requiring SDA housing in an increasingly competitive market should not be denied the chance to live in desirable and accessible locations.
“I can honestly tell you that my mum still likes to go to a nice place with a water view for lunch,” he said, “Whether she’s in a wheelchair or not.”
Each home will feature two bedrooms, accessible amenities for people with disabilities, and proximity to Onsite Overnight Assistance homes in case of emergencies.
Each development is expected to provide between eight and 22 high physical support (HPS) apartments. The overall value of the 97-property portfolio is estimated at $125 million.
Homes in these properties will be estimated to cost approximately $1.2 to $1.3 million, which can be offset through working with a disability care provider.
With financing and four builders in place, construction on the developments is expected to be completed by mid-2026.
Mr Hammond is accepting further inquiries from individuals and investors, with the Expressions of Interest campaign closing on December 13.
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