May 13, 2025, 12:00
by
Defence Housing Australia
Home to the Lavarack Barracks, Australia’s largest Army base, Townsville plays a proud and important role in the nation’s defence. With the Barracks currently undergoing a comprehensive expansion project to become a major training and logistics centre, Townsville is preparing to welcome an additional 500 Defence personnel and their families over the next 5 years1.
To meet this growing demand for high-quality housing for Defence members and their families, DHA is working with local builders and developers to deliver around 400 homes within 30 kilometres of Lavarack Barracks. These new, high-quality and affordable homes will be leased to DHA to provide secure accommodation tailored to the diverse needs of incoming Defence families as they settle into their new community.
Helping to facilitate this project is North Queensland property developer
Maidment Group. With over two decades of experience in delivering master-planned communities and residential development projects throughout the state, Maidment Group are working to deliver a portion of these new builds across several Townsville suburbs.
Maidment Group’s commitment to “quality in everything we do”, is showcased in its award-winning contemporary housing and development projects that span regional North Queensland and the state’s metropolitan Southeast. With an experienced team of property development experts including town planners, valuers, and in-house building and landscaping specialists, the Group is poised to deliver projects that combine sustainable design, community integration, and long-term value creation.
Maidment Group is focused on building long-term value and ensuring the housing needs of Townsville’s Defence force community are met, demonstrating the company’s long-term commitment to North Queensland’s growth. By buying or building a property that DHA has committed to lease*, investors will receive the unrivalled benefits of a secure, long-term tenant and guaranteed** rent for the duration of the lease.
To view the house and land packages currently offered by Maidment Homes, and the full list of investment opportunities available under DHA’s Build to Lease program, follow this link*.
*It’s important to understand that DHA is not selling these properties directly. We have assessed the property location, plans and inclusions and committed to a long-term lease on completion of construction, if delivered to the agreed specifications in the DHA Offer to Lease. However, this is not an endorsement of each individual builder.
**Rent may be subject to abatement under certain circumstances such as loss of enjoyment or amenity, or breach of lease terms. Rent is paid where the property is habitable. Should a property become uninhabitable during the term of the lease, or lessor breaches the lease terms, the rent may cease or abate and the lease may be terminated by DHA. Guaranteed rent is subject to the terms of the lease. DHA does not take into account an investor’s objectives or financial needs. Investors should always seek appropriate independent advice before making any investment decisions with DHA.
1. https://www.minister.defence.gov.au/media-releases/2024-01-23/albanese-government-invests-defence-infrastructure-townsville