About NRH

Our Projects

At Northern Rivers Housing, we believe that resilient, affordable housing depends on sustainability and durability – creating stable foundations for the future.

That’s why our projects aim to provide homes built to last, designed with ecological mindfulness and deeply responsive to community needs.

Partner with us

Our modular New Generation Housing embraces quality, adaptability, and place-based design. We collaborate with like-minded, innovative partners who are experts in certified, energy efficient, long-lasting architecture and construction.

Our approach reimagines what community housing can be – combining quality, adaptability, and meaningful community consultation. Each project is shaped by place-based design to reflect the character and needs of the local area, creating spaces where people can truly feel at home.

Our developments represent the future of social & affordable housing in the region. Designed with sustainability, comfort, and a strong sense of community at its core, our projects offer modern and eco-friendly living spaces that cater to the needs of current and future generations.

Explore our completed projects to see how we’re building stronger, more inclusive communities in the Northern Rivers, one home at a time.

Bluegum Way, South Grafton

Bluegum Way, South Grafton is another New Generation Housing project and an exciting example of our evolving and innovative approach to housing delivery.

The completed project will deliver 16 homes – all designed with tenant comfort and liveability in mind (air conditioning and solar panels), including 2 accessible units.

Status: Commenced January 2026
Completion: Expected June 2026
Housing Mix: 8 x 1-bedroom units & 8 x 2-bedroom units
Residents: Social Housing
Siteworks: Moov Modular
Manufacturers/Builders: Moov Modular
Funding: NRH & NSW Government

Bimble Avenue, South Grafton

Bimble Avenue, South Grafton is part of NRH’s New Generation Housing initiative.

Delivered in partnership with Anglicare North Coast, this site includes 24 homes (including accessible units), featuring solar panels, climate control, and off-site modular delivery to ensure the highest level of quality control and assurance.

Status: Completed
Completion: June 2025
Housing Mix: 12 x 1-bedroom units + 12 x 2-bedroom units
Residents: Social Housing
Architecture: Impact Design
Siteworks: IRV Constructions
Manufacturers/Builders: MOOV Modular
Funding: NRH, Anglicare North Coast & NSW Government

Callistemon Street, Casino

Part of the New Generation Housing Initiative, this modular project delivered high-quality homes using modern techniques to redefine social housing in the region. Each home benefits from controlled construction, ensuring consistent standards and durability.

Status: Completed
Completion: January 2025
Housing Mix: 9 x 2-bedroom units
Residents: Social Housing
Architecture: Raunik Design Group
Siteworks: Bennett Constructions
Manufacturers/Builders: VOLO Modular
Funding: NRH, Housing Australia & NSW Government

Station Street, Mullumbimby

Thoughtfully designed for longevity and comfort, these 25-light filled one-bedroom townhouses feature sustainable materials, a mezzanine level, outdoor patio, built in storage, dedicated parking and abundant natural light and ventilation. Surrounded by native landscaping, residents are just a short walk from the vibrant hub of Mullumbimby’s local cafes, organic grocers and boutique retail.

Status: Completed
Completion: December 2022
Housing Mix: 25 x 1-bedroom townhouses
Residents: Social Housing + Affordable Housing
Architecture: Koho Projects Pty Ltd
Siteworks: AgCorp Constructions Pty Ltd
Manufacturers/Builders: AgCorp Constructions Pty Ltd
Funding: NRH, National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation (NHFIC) & NSW Government

Addressing the region’s pressing housing needs

Demand for social and affordable housing in Northern Rivers has outpaced the capacity of traditional construction methods, particularly as labour shortages, high material costs and delays have only worsened in the wake of severe flooding.

New Generation Housing offers a highly efficient, sustainable, and scalable approach. By incorporating contemporary modular construction techniques, this initiative removes common delays and barriers associated with on-site builds, providing a faster, more adaptable, long-term solution to meet the pressing demand.

View advantages of New Generation Housing for the Northern Rivers below.

Accelerated construction

With demand for social and affordable housing rising, efficiency is essential. Offsite construction ensures each home is built quickly and precisely, significantly reducing time to occupancy. Families can move into new homes sooner than would be possible with a traditional build, alleviating time and pressure on housing waitlists.

Advanced, climate-ready design

New Generation Housing uses offsite construction techniques and high-performing materials, such as insulated structural panels, combined with passive design principles, these homes are built to withstand the Northern Rivers challenging climate, offering robust resilience to weather events and more affordable cost of living.

High quality and consistency

Built in controlled, weather-protected environments, each New Generation Housing undergoes meticulous quality control. This consistency surpasses that of traditional builds, where exposure to environmental conditions and limited oversight can create variability. The result is homes that meet a high standard of quality.

Cost and waste efficiency

Modular construction maximises cost efficiency, reducing waste, optimising resources and keeping costs predictable. Controlled indoor production means fewer materials are lost, stolen, or damaged, enabling high quality control, affordable even amid rising construction costs.

Sustainable building practices with fewer disruptions

Environmentally responsible methods and offsite production reduce the carbon footprint. Shorter onsite assembly times minimise disruption to local communities and ecosystems, resulting in a cleaner, more sustainable building process.