Across Southeast Queensland, safe, stable and affordable housing is opening the door to brighter futures for individuals, couples and families who need it most.
Through Everyone’s Place - an affordable housing initiative delivered by Tetris Capital in partnership with EveryOne Homes, a division of Metricon, KDL Property Group, National Affordable Housing and supported by the Queensland Government - more than 100 homes are already complete and tenanted, with 483 homes to be delivered by early 2027.
Designed to ease housing pressure in high-demand areas including Burpengary East, Jimboomba, Logan Reserve and Joyner, the initiative caps rents for eligible households at 75% of market rates. For many residents, the impact goes far beyond affordability. It means stability, community, and the chance to rebuild or continue life on their own terms.
Here are the stories of four households whose lives have been transformed by their new Metricon-built affordable homes in Burpengary East.
Val & Geoffrey
For Val and Geoffrey, both in their 60s, the move back to Burpengary East felt like a homecoming. After returning to the area earlier this year, they’ve embraced a quieter, more relaxed lifestyle in their new two-bedroom home at Avaline Estate.
Their journey has been anything but straightforward: life in Queensland, a move back to the UK, another return to Australia, and later, navigating health challenges including Geoffrey’s recovery from a life-threatening brain aneurysm. But through every chapter, their focus remained on family and supporting one another.
Now, their new affordable home has given them the reset they deserve.
“It’s so quiet and peaceful here,” Val said. “The house is beautifully finished. We love the simplicity - it’s just white, clean, and easy to maintain.”
Surrounded by a friendly community and with essential amenities close by, they’re embracing a slower pace complete with glamping trips, chats over the fence with neighbours like Sandra, and enjoying the tranquillity of the cockatoos across the road.
Sonya & Blade
Just months ago, Sonya and her young son Blade were facing homelessness. Having been forced to leave their rental, with belongings in storage and plans to sleep on her daughter’s couch, Sonya received a phone call that changed everything. She had been approved for a two-bedroom affordable rental in Burpengary East.
Five months later, Sonya and Blade are thriving. The move allowed them to stay close to Blade’s school and Sonya’s work, but what surprised her most was the strong sense of belonging they instantly felt.
“It’s really a community-based little village,” Sonya said. “Everyone’s out walking their dogs or children - it's got a nice calmness to it.”
For Blade, the turning point was meeting Lucas - the next-door neighbour’s son - within weeks of moving in. That friendship gave him confidence, happiness and a sense of connection.
“He said to me, ‘Mum, I have a new feeling…I really like Lucas. He makes me feel happy,’ and it showed me that we were in the right place,” Sonya said.
Originally from Bundaberg and having spent time in a women’s shelter, Sonya said this home has been the stability her family needed: “This feels good. It feels safe.”
She’s now proudly styled the house into a warm, colourful home and for the first time in a long time, she’s excited about the future.
Robyn & Philip
For Robyn and Philip, who recently celebrated almost three decades together, the move from Gayndah to Burpengary East was driven by necessity. After Philip suffered a near-fatal heart attack in 2020, the regular six-week trips to Brisbane for cardiology appointments became unsustainable.
“It was quite stressful driving down to Brisbane every six weeks,” Philip said. “By the time I got home, I was more stressed than when I left.”
Their new affordable rental has brought them closer to essential health services - and to family - while also giving them a peaceful and manageable home that suits their stage of life.
“We settled in pretty quick,” Philip said. “It’s nice and quiet, and the house stays cool… it’s comfortable for our age,” added Robyn.
Now, with less time spent travelling and more time doing what they love, they’re enjoying hobbies like quilting, model car building and going to the gym. For the couple, it feels like it’s truly a new chapter.
Mia & Ryder
For Mia and her two-year-old son Ryder, their move into Avaline Estate marked a life-changing shift. Ryder, who is anaphylactic to dairy and eggs, had previously been turned away from multiple childcare centres because of the complexity of his needs.
All of that changed once they moved into their new affordable home.
The local childcare centre adapted immediately, removing dairy and eggs from the room, implementing strict hygiene protocols, and ensuring Ryder’s safety.
The new two-bedroom home has also given Ryder his own space, a backyard to play in, and access to a park he points to every time they step outside. For Mia, having nearby family support, friendly neighbours, and the chance to recharge while Ryder is at childcare has been transformative.
“This house has really changed our lives,” she said. “I love seeing Ryder smile…this home has given him space to grow, play and thrive. I’m so grateful we got this chance.”
Building homes that build community
The Everyone’s Place Affordable Housing project is grounded in dignity, opportunity and connection. As more homes are delivered across Southeast Queensland, families, couples, veterans and older Australians are gaining access to safe, secure and thoughtfully designed places to live.
For residents like Val and Geoffrey, Sonya and Blade, Robyn and Philip, and Mia and Ryder, these homes are supporting a future filled with stability, calm and a renewed sense of belonging.
To find out more about Everyone’s Place and the homes being delivered across Queensland, click here.
