Mount Gravatt Temporary Accommodation Project
The Queensland Government continues to work with individuals and households impacted by increased pressure on the private housing market, including people experiencing housing insecurity and homelessness.
A range of opportunities to increase access to housing choice and availability are being considered, including initiatives that provide extra support for those in most need.
The former student accommodation at Griffith University’s Mount Gravatt campus was one option being considered, but detailed cost estimates found substantial works would be required to bring the unused student accommodation at Griffith Mt Gravatt campus up to current fire safety standards, especially given its proximity to bush land.
The government consulted QShelter, and the decision has been made instead to invest around $25 million to purchase existing homes directly on the private market, including houses and units, to get vulnerable people housed quicker.
This decision will deliver better value for money. It sees more beds, suitable for longer term accommodation, available sooner and permanently. For more information please review the ministerial media release.
Griffith University has publicly indicated it will vacate the Mt Gravatt campus in late 2025 – early 2026 and the Queensland Government will be reviewing other future options for the site.
