Hundreds of new defence homes to be built in Rockingham region

Friday, 11 October 2024 12:57

By Monique Welhan

Minister for Defence Personnel and Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Matt Keogh made the announcement in Baldivis on Friday. PIC: Matt Keogh/Facebook

Hundreds of new defence homes are set to be built in the Rockingham area with the Federal Government signing three contracts between Defence Housing Australia (DHA) and a number of Western Australian construction businesses.

The 550 homes will be leased to DHA, providing accommodation for Australian defence personnel and their families over the coming years.

Developers Parcel Property and local builders Forma Homes and Plunkett Homes will build the houses with the companies agreeing to use their own land or land sourced from the market, or a combination.

The houses will be dispersed throughout several suburbs near HMAS Stirling including Wellard, Baldivis and Mundijong, with a smaller number of properties set to be built in Kwinana, Lakelands, Port Kennedy, Waikiki and Madora Bay.

Minister for Defence Personnel and Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Matt Keogh said mostly three and four-bedroom houses and townhouses will be constructed.

“Australia’s Defence personnel are our most important capability, so it is vital they and their families are well supported with modern, fit for purpose housing in their local communities," Mr Keogh said.

Minister for Resources, Minister for Northern Australia and Member for Brand Madeleine King said the extra homes will accommodate the growing number of defence personnel at HMAS Stirling.

“Rockingham and Baldivis are proud to be home to Australia’s largest naval base and is very proud of the role this community plays in serving the nation," Ms King said.

“As HMAS Stirling grows in size we will need homes for Defence personnel and their families.

“Importantly this DHA investment will be really good for the growing community of Baldivis.”