Affordable Housing Marcoola

Coast2Bay Housing is managing 22 new affordable homes for the Sunshine Coast Council in Marcoola for key-workers.

  • 1 Bed

  • 1 Bath

  • 1 Car

Unit 1/68 Keith Royal Drive
Marcoola

Rent from $397/week

The first of 11 new 1-bedroom units will be available from 30 June 2025. This self-contained modular home features a generously sized open plan kitchen/dining/lounge space plus outdoor deck. The home includes a private fenced yard and one dedicated car park space in a shared carport. This home is suitable for singles and couples only.

Applications for the first homes are due now. Please check your eligibility for affordable housing below before applying.

  • 2 Beds

  • 1 Bath

  • 1 Car

68 Keith Royal Drive
Marcoola

Rent from $450/week

The first of seven new 2-bedroom units will be available from 30 June 2025. This self-contained modular home features a generously sized open plan kitchen/dining/lounge space plus outdoor deck. The home includes a private fenced yard and one dedicated car park space in a shared carport. This home is suitable for couples and small families only.

Applications for the first homes are due now. Please check your eligibility for affordable housing below before applying.

  • 3 Bed

  • 1 Bath

  • 1 Car

52 Keith Royal Drive
Marcoola

Coming Soon

The first of four new 3-bedroom units will be available from August 2025. This self-contained modular home features an open plan kitchen/dining with separate lounge connected to a large outdoor deck. The home includes a private fenced yard and one dedicated car park space in a shared carport. This home is suitable for couples and small families only.

Applications for these homes are open now. Please check your eligibility for affordable housing below before applying.

Who can apply?

To apply, you must:

  • Be an Australian Citizen, permanent resident, or hold an eligible visa.
  • Be a key worker (Low-income employee in services that are essential, like child care and aged care workers, hospitality, transport, and retail)
  • Live in Queensland.
  • Not own or part-own property (some exceptions may apply).
  • Meet a liquid assets test.

Not earn more than the set household income threshold for the household type, being:

  • $72,031 for the first adult
  • $79,234 for the first sole-parent
  • $20,110 for each additional adult
  • $12,065 for each child

^Eligibility criteria summarized herein is an estimate only based on information available on 30 June 2023  and is subject to change. The Queensland Government will publish detailed eligibility criteria in due course.

How to apply for the Marcoola affordable housing? 

After checking your eligibility, apply to our waitlist below. 

Please note: Due to the high number of applications, we are currently managing a waitlist and will contact you if we require further information. 

When will the houses be delivered? 

The first eight homes are due for completion in June 2025. A further fourteen homes will be delivered in July and August 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

Affordable housing is about ensuring low-income households have homes that suit their needs. This includes things like good design, a convenient location, and easy access to services and facilities. For those in the lowest 40% income bracket, the rent should be no more than 30% of their gross household income, after taking into account any Commonwealth Rent Assistance they might receive. 

Generally, key workers are those who earn low to moderate incomes but are employed in services that are essential. This typically includes key public service workers, workers who support the labour force (e.g., child care and aged care workers), and workers who are essential for local economies, such as hospitality, transport, and retail. 

All residents in the area of the development sites who may be impacted at the time of the homes’ delivery will be informed prior to any traffic disruptions. Should you have any concerns, please contact the Council at Customer.Service@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au  07 5475 7272 | Locked Bag 72 Sunshine Coast Mail Centre Qld 4560