Bonnyrigg Estate

What's happening

The Bonnyrigg Community is continuing to evolve and will help create a safe and vibrant community by providing;

• A new community building and garden
• A mix of housing
• New parks, open spaces and public art
• More links for pedestrians and cyclists
• New street networks

The new community building (Bonnyrigg Dhanawi Hub) was opened to the community in 2024. It is the central focal point for all aspects of community life for local residents, with a large hall for social and cultural activities, meeting rooms, a kitchen and play areas for children. The Hub also includes a community garden for residents to share.

A large area of the Bonnyrigg Estate has already been redeveloped, comprising 700 new dwellings, including 256 social housing homes with 7 hectares of new and improved parklands.

Works have commenced on the construction of 65 new social homes and 210 new residential lots in Stages 8 to 11 of the Bonnyrigg Renewal Project, thanks to a partnership between Homes NSW and property developer Traders In Purple (TiP).

This next phase will provide a range of private land lots 300-600 sqm in size and social homes that cater for a mix of housing types including freestanding three and four bedroom homes, one and two -bedroom apartments as well as three bedroom terraces plus  9,000 sqm of new public park and upgrades to the existing Bunker Park.

Funding has been secured through Housing Australia’s National Housing Infrastructure Facility (NHIF), enabling the civil works including roads, sewerage, water and power that will then facilitate delivery of new allotments for new homes.

Under the Concept Plan (Modification 5) approved by The Department of Planning Industry & Environment in November 2022, a total of 2,998 dwellings, including 900 social housing homes, can be built throughout the Bonnyrigg Renewal Project.

About the Bonnyrigg Renewal Project

The renewal project is completely transforming the former Bonnyrigg Housing estate that originally comprised of 833 concentrated social housing properties and a small number of private dwellings.

New homes are targeted at a mix of 30% social housing and 70% private housing.

There are 18 redevelopment stages in total, to deliver 2,998 homes, including 900 social housing properties.

When the project is complete, housing choices will be diverse and range from terraces, semi and detached homes, and mid-rise housing up to 6 storey apartment buildings.

Apartments will be located near the town centre and close to public transport, local services, parks, cafes and outdoor dining.

Trees will be planted to reduce heat with 25% of the finished site to be naturally shaded. The development will also include 13 hectares of public open space and more than 4 km of new pedestrian and cycle pathways.

The new design will provide better paths and cycleways providing safe and direct links to local bus stops, the T-Way, shops and services.

Bonnyrigg will become a place that provides a walkable, comfortable and healthy lifestyle with parks and open spaces for everyone to enjoy, regardless of age and ability.

Support for residents

St George Community Housing (SGCH) manages Bonnyrigg social housing on behalf of Homes NSW. If you are a tenant and need help or have any questions about your home’s maintenance, please call 1800 573 370.

Bonnyrigg is an integrated community with 30% social housing and 70% private housing. SGCH works with other local services to provide a calendar of events and programs for the whole community to enjoy.