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Waverley Expands Affordable Housing With Dedicated Support for People Fleeing Violence

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Waverley has expanded its affordable housing by setting aside dwellings for people fleeing domestic and family violence while progressing refurbishment works and building on a recent housing acquisition.

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Waverley Allocates Housing For People Escaping Violence

Two affordable dwellings in Waverley’s housing stock have been set aside for people fleeing domestic and family violence. The allocation provides access to safe and stable accommodation for those leaving unsafe situations.

Housing support plays a key role in helping people rebuild their lives. Access to secure accommodation contributes to safety, privacy and stability, and reduces the risk of returning to abusive environments.

Queens Park Building Undergoes Full Refurbishment

In Queens Park, an existing apartment building at 2A Edmund Street is being fully refurbished to deliver six affordable housing units. Each of the two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartments is being upgraded with new kitchens, flooring, air conditioning, paint and finishes.

Works are also being carried out on the building’s roof, façade and surrounding landscaping. Once complete, the refurbishment will add six updated dwellings to Waverley’s affordable housing supply.

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Recent Acquisition Expands Housing In Waverley

The refurbishment follows an earlier addition to Waverley’s housing stock in March 2025, when a six-unit apartment block at 49 Mitchell Street in Bondi Beach was acquired.

The Bondi Beach property is located close to essential services, transport and the local shopping area. The acquisition marked the largest increase in affordable housing stock in close to 20 years.

Together, the acquisition and refurbishment have contributed to the addition of 12 affordable dwellings within a 12-month period.

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Addressing Affordability In Waverley

Affordability remains a significant challenge for many people in Waverley. The addition of new dwellings, upgrades to existing properties and targeted housing allocations have expanded available support within the community.

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These measures combine broader affordable housing expansion with dedicated support for people escaping domestic and family violence.

Published 8-Apr-2026

Waverley Set for $500 Million Seniors Precinct to Support Ageing Community

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A $500-million redevelopment in Waverley is set to reshape how older residents live and receive care, with plans approved for a large integrated seniors’ community that will provide housing, health services and shared spaces for about 400 people in Sydney’s eastern suburbs.

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The project, announced on 28 January 2026, will transform the Uniting Waverley Estate at 125 Birrell Street into a precinct combining retirement living, aged care and specialist health services, with construction planning expected to move towards a builder tender process in 2027.

Community Living at the Centre

The redevelopment will deliver 231 independent living apartments, including affordable housing, alongside 105 residential aged care places. The site sits next to War Memorial Hospital and within walking distance of Bondi Junction, positioning residents close to existing health and community services.

Uniting NSW.ACT chief executive officer Tracey Burton said the project builds on more than a century of community health and aged care services in the area. She stated that the plan aims to create a place where older people can continue living in their local community while accessing support as their needs change.

According to Uniting, many older Australians value remaining in familiar neighbourhoods when moving into independent living. The organisation said the redevelopment responds to this demand by providing housing and care options in one location.

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Shared Spaces and Green Areas

Plans for the estate include expanded green spaces, sensory gardens and social courtyards designed for both residents and the wider community. The redevelopment will also feature an intergenerational playground, community facilities, a seniors’ gym, a café, a hairdressing salon and multi-purpose rooms.

Design teams from Architectus, Welsh and Major, and Arcadia are working on the project, which aims to balance modern buildings with the conservation of heritage features. Four heritage-listed cottages on the site will be restored to their original use, while the total amount of open space will be increased.

Uniting said these shared spaces are intended to support wellbeing and social connection among residents while encouraging interaction with the surrounding community.

Economic and Local Impact

The project is expected to create around 250 local jobs during construction and up to 125 ongoing roles once completed. Seven buildings, ranging from four to seven storeys, will be developed using natural materials and landscaped surroundings.

Uniting confirmed that there will be no changes to operations at the nearby War Memorial Hospital and that construction will be staged to avoid disrupting essential health services.

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The organisation stated it will continue engaging with residents, families and the local community as the project moves into detailed design.

Published 16-Feb-2026