14 April 2025
Regional renewal in social and affordable housing for Port Stephens
Three ageing social houses to be transformed into 13 social and affordable townhouses, supporting approximately 32 people in the port stephens community access affordable housing.
Hume Housing will deliver 13 social and affordable dwellings on Phillip Street Raymond Terrace thanks to a $6million investment from the Federal Government through the Housing Australia Future Fund Facility (HAFFF) and a $1.5million investment from the NSW Government.
Following DA approval from the Port Stephens Council this development will transform three ageing social houses into 13 brand-new state of the art 2-bedroom townhouses.
Hume Housing Chief Executive Officer, Brad Braithwaite, welcomed the record investment from the Federal Government.
“We welcome this substantial, record investment from the Federal Government through the Housing Australia Future Fund,” Mr Braithwaite said.
“For thirty years Hume Housing has been providing social and affordable housing in NSW and we are proud to deliver more options for people to access a safe, secure and affordable home.”
“We are committed to regional renewal and ensuring that the housing crisis is not forgotten in the regions – these projects are just the beginning.
Quotes attributable to Member for Patterson, Meryl Swanson MP:
“The Housing Australia Future Fund is delivering real outcomes for Australians who need it most—older people, women and children escaping domestic violence, and those at risk of homelessness,” Ms Swanson said.
“This is about more than just building houses—it’s about strengthening our communities. By investing in secure, affordable housing, we’re creating local jobs, easing pressure on the rental market, and giving people the stability and dignity they deserve.”
“This is a smart, long-term policy that supports both social and economic resilience right here in Raymond Terrace.”
Quotes attributable to Member for Port Stephens, Minister Kate Washington:
"Port Stephens desperately needs more social and affordable housing, so seeing progress on this project is very exciting,” Ms Washington said.
“This much-needed project is only possible due to the partnership between the Federal Government, NSW Government, Port Stephens Council and Hume Housing.”
"The NSW Government is determined to deliver more social and affordable homes so more locals will have a safe, secure place to call home.”
Quotes attributable to Mayor of Port Stephens, Cr Leah Anderson:
“This is a significant milestone in delivering our Port Stephens Local Housing Strategy and Housing Supply Plan,” Ms Anderson said.
“We want to make sure we have diverse and affordable housing options across Port Stephens and everyone has a place to call home - whether they are health, aged care or hospitality workers wanting to live close to work, a family raising young children or residents looking to downsize as they grow older.”
As part of the regional renewal program and HAFFF investment Hume Housing will deliver:
- Raymond Terrace: 13 townhouses on Phillip Street, Raymond Terrace; $6million HAFFF investment, supporting approximately 32 people, DA approved
- Wyong: 20 townhouses on Jennings Road, Wyong; $10million HAFFF investment, supporting approximately 52 people, subject to DA approval.
Construction on Phillip Street, Port Stephens will commence later this year.
MEDIA
Meagan Prabhakar | Meagan.prabhakar@humehousing.com.au | 0491 130 052
About us:
About Hume Housing
Hume Housing is a not-for-profit community housing provider with more than 30 years of experience delivering affordable and social housing across New South Wales. We offer a full range of housing solutions - from crisis accommodation and social housing to affordable homes and specialist disability accommodation. But we’re more than just a housing provider - we help people build their futures. By putting people first, working alongside communities, and ensuring that every person we support gets more than just a house - they get a home.
Our approach is holistic, providing tailored support services, tenancy assistance, and pathways to independence. We work closely with partners to build and manage high-quality homes, ensuring long-term solutions for those who need them most. One in every 1000 NSW residents’ lives in a property owned of managed by Hume.
Contact details:
Meagan Prabhakar | Hume Community Housing | 0491 130 052
meagan.prabhakar@humehousing.com.au
