A new social housing development officially opened today in Sydney’s north-west, creating homes for people at risk of homelessness and those on the social housing waitlist.
Link Wentworth’s Rouse Hill development has been delivered under Round One of the Australian Government’s Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF), with support from the NSW Government.
Rouse Hill was officially opened by the Hon Clare O’Neil MP, Minister for Housing and Homelessness.
Link Wentworth CEO Andrew McAnulty said the development is a major investment in providing affordable, comfortable homes for those who need them most.
“The Rouse Hill development is a seven-storey building offering 33 modern apartments designed to ease pressure on the local social housing waitlist,” Mr McAnulty said.
“We’ve delivered a project that puts comfort, accessibility, and community first – with four adaptable units for people with disabilities, shared outdoor spaces, and convenient access to the Metro to keep residents connected.”
Mr McAnulty said the project marks an important step forward in how the government and community housing sector are partnering to create more stable homes for Australians.
“Thanks to the Australian Government’s $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund, and the support of the State Government, Link Wentworth has been able to deliver purpose-built homes for people who need them most,” Mr McAnulty said.
“The Rouse Hill development is the second of nine Link Wentworth projects being delivered under the HAFF, contributing to a national pipeline of more than 55,000 new social and affordable homes.”
Housing Australia CEO Scott Langford said the Rouse Hill development demonstrates how collaboration between governments and the community housing sector is translating funding into homes.
“Projects like Rouse Hill show the real impact of the HAFF – turning long‑term investment into safe, well‑designed homes that respond to local need,” Mr Langford said.
“Through the Housing Australia Future Fund, we’re supporting developments that provide not just secure housing, but the foundation for individuals and families to feel safe, connected and supported in their community.”
Lorraine, mother to tenant Emilie, said finding a stable home at Rouse Hill has brought a life-changing sense of security to their family.
“We consider ourselves very fortunate, firstly for affordable housing, and now that Emilie has been given a lease for life at the Rouse Hill social housing apartments” Loraine said.
“I cried with relief for a week after Emilie was offered the apartment at Rouse Hill. Emilie has autism and an intellectual disability, and women like her are vulnerable – taking other people at face value.”
“With the apartment at Rouse Hill, I know that she’ll be safe – it’s secure and a lovely environment. Link Wentworth has gone out of their way to help us. Emilie would have had a life of homelessness if it weren’t for Link Wentworth.”
The project was designed by Stanton Dahl and built by Decode. Rouse Hill is one of nine projects Link Wentworth is delivering under the landmark HAFF program, to support more Sydneysiders in finding safe, secure, and affordable housing.
