Brisbane Council Expands Housing in Multiple Suburbs With New Planning Rules

Brisbane City Council has proposed major planning changes allowing up to 30-story towers near Carindale and 25-story towers in Indooroopilly to boost housing density. These moves join several active projects that will add apartments and dwellings in Woolloongabba, Kangaroo Point, Sandgate and Hamilton.

Proposals in Carindale and Indooroopilly

The council changes focus on increasing density in these suburbs through taller buildings. Residents in these areas may see shifts in local streetscapes and access to new housing units as a result of the planning adjustments.

Projects in Woolloongabba and Kangaroo Point

Sarazin is launching The Stanley in Woolloongabba, a two-tower development of 53 and 36 storeys that will deliver 447 apartments ahead of the 2032 Olympics. Separately, a 22-story mixed-use building application has been lodged at 492 Vulture Street in Kangaroo Point, opposite the Gabba and within the Woolloongabba Priority Development Area. These projects sit inside existing priority zones and will add apartments near established transport and stadium infrastructure.

Renewal Areas in Sandgate and Hamilton

Sandgate is designated as the Urban Renew Precinct, with plans for taller buildings and hundreds of new residences along the northern side of the railway line. The Hamilton riverfront Priority Development Area covers 304 hectares and is planned for approximately 14,000 dwellings alongside retail, commercial and entertainment uses. These designations outline locations where additional housing stock is intended to be delivered over time.

Community Considerations for Residents

The proposals aim to expand housing supply in suburbs that already have rail access and existing services. Local residents may experience changes in building heights and neighborhood density, alongside potential additions to retail and community facilities in the designated priority areas. The scale of the Hamilton plan, with its target of approximately 14,000 dwellings, and the 447 apartments from The Stanley provide concrete examples of the volume of new units under consideration.

Further details on individual applications and council planning processes remain subject to standard assessment procedures. Residents seeking updates can review public planning documents released by Brisbane City Council for the affected suburbs.