14 Maisonette-Style Social Homes Planned for Ellenbrook
Construction is scheduled to commence in July on an innovative development of 14 homes for social housing in the newly connected north-eastern Perth suburb of Ellenbrook.
The 14 two-bedroom homes will be delivered over two floors in seven maisonette-style dwellings, with one unit on the ground floor and one on the first floor, each with its own entrance.
Maisonette is a French term that means “little house”, describing a type of dwelling that is larger than an apartment but smaller than a free-standing house.
The State Government has continuously sought innovative and alternative construction methods for housing delivery in a difficult construction market, including tiny homes, prefabrication, timber and steel frames and modular construction.
Since its record $5.1 billion investment in housing and homelessness measures, the State Government has added nearly 3,000 social homes across the State, with another 1,000 currently under contract or construction.
The 14 homes are being built by Dale Alcock Projects and are expected to be available to applicants on the State-wide housing wait list in late 2026.
As stated by Housing and Works Minister John Carey:
“Our government is doing everything to deliver more social housing across the State, including adopting innovative design and alternative construction methods
“We’re not stopping our ambitious program to deliver more than 5,000 new social homes through our record $5.1 billion investment.”
As stated by Swan Hills MLA Michelle Maynard:
“This is an exciting development for Ellenbrook, bringing much-needed social housing to our community.
“The innovative maisonette design provides practical and efficient homes for those in need, ensuring we continue to support vulnerable residents while responding to the challenges in the housing sector.
“Our government remains committed to delivering high-quality and accessible housing, and this project is a strong example of that dedication.”
https://www.wa.gov.au/government/media-statements/Cook Labor Government/Fourteen-maisonette-style-social-housing-dwellings-for-Ellenbrook-20250602