Our future homes at Court Place
Community Housing Ltd (CHL) is the preferred proponent to develop, own and operate 447 new affordable and social homes at Court Place, Subiaco, with support from the WA Government and the Commonwealth’s Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF).
The Court Place project is part of the state government’s broader Subi East Redevelopment area which will deliver around 2,700 new homes over the next 20 years across multiple precincts within this prime Perth location.
Court Place is the main affordable and social housing site in Subi East, helping deliver housing diversity across the precinct. The proposed project includes 300 affordable and 147 social build-to-rent apartments.
This development will include local retail spaces and amenities, alongside landscaping that suits the conditions of the area.
The State Government has been investing in housing and homelessness measures since 2021 to increase affordable and social housing supply across the state, of which Court Place is one of.
Court Place is a 1.08 hectare site north of Subiaco Oval at the corner of Court Place and Subiaco Road, located adjacent to West Leederville Station. It is approximately 4km from Perth CBD and is close to public transport (West Leederville Station), education, employment and other services.
Construction is currently expected to begin by the end of 2026, subject to approvals, with an expected completion date in late 2028.
Project updates
- Following a competitive process, CHL was selected as the preferred proponent to develop, own and operate Court Place and is responsible for project planning and delivery.
- At the end of January 2026, CHL lodged a Development Application (DA) with DevelopmentWA in accordance with its responsibilities under the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority Act 2011 for assessment.
- DevelopmentWA will publicly advertise the proposed plans and supporting information for the community to review and provide comment between 17 February and 12 March 2026.
- To view the DA submission and learn more about the advertising period, visit Development WA – planning
Court Place design
The project design is guided by the Subiaco Oval and Railway Precinct Design Guidelines (October 2021), which establish design objectives and acceptable outcomes for developments within the precinct and require high‑quality, context‑responsive outcomes that respect the local character and history of the area.
CHL has been engaging with the City of Subiaco during the planning and design phase for Court Place. While no detailed design has been approved yet, CHL is proposing a well planned development that includes smooth height transitions between buildings and reduces overshadowing.
The design, supported by DKO Architecture, focuses on creating a building that integrates with the surrounding community, while creating a sense of place and belonging.
As the key northern entry into the Subi East precinct, Court Place will be pedestrian friendly, with a streetscape. The design uses consistent materials and landscaping, focuses on long term sustainability and makes the most of the site’s location. It also aims to improve public spaces through the use of art, including bringing more activity and vibrancy to Subiaco Road and Court Place.
In our ongoing management of our developments and properties, we work with partners to create programs to enhance wellbeing, social connection and opportunities for participation, employment, education and skills growth for our tenants.
View the DA submission for more details about the proposed design.
Our future tenantsÂ
Court Place will provide rental homes for a diverse community of people as part of the WA Government’s Subi East Redevelopment precinct.
A mixture of affordable and social homes will be available at Court Place, with social housing being made available for households on very low incomes who may find it hard to access or sustain private rentals.
Social housing rent is based on income affordability and will be allocated to people on the state government’s social housing waitlist in accordance with need and eligibility.
Court Place’s 300 affordable homes will be available to people on low to moderate incomes, prioritising local key workers, such as police, nurses, teachers and others who need to live close to jobs, education and services. The affordable housing application and allocation process will be run by CHL in accordance with State Government and Housing Australia requirements based on clear eligibility criteria, with expressions of interest opening closer to completion.
Our impact
Court Place will increase the supply of affordable and social homes in a well-located inner-city area, supporting people who are otherwise priced out of the City of Subiaco and helping to foster greater diversity and community outcomes.
The development will help support local businesses and services by housing workers close to where they work and study, in addition to delivering active commercial ground floor uses and a well-designed public realm.
The project is intended as a demonstration of high quality, affordable and social homes in WA, showcasing the benefits of community housing and the creation of diverse, integrated communities.
Safe, secure and affordable homes support people to focus on their family, health, wellbeing, education, career as well as participate more fully and thrive in their community.
