The Cook Government has announced a further boost to residential land supply in Albany, confirming the release of the first 20 lots in Stage 9 of the Oyster Harbour development at Bayonet Head.
The move forms part of a broader strategy to maintain consistent land supply across regional Western Australia while supporting social housing delivery and local economic activity.
Stage 9 will ultimately deliver 46 residential lots, with construction scheduled to commence later this year. Of those, seven lots have been reserved for social housing, reinforcing the Government’s commitment to improving housing access for vulnerable community members.
Land Release Details
The first 20 lots will be brought to market immediately, with civil works expected to begin in May 2026. Titles are anticipated to be issued in December 2026, allowing buyers time to plan and prepare their builds.
Lot sizes range from 510 square metres to 752 square metres, with pricing starting from $285,000. The remaining 19 lots within Stage 9 are expected to be released later this year to maintain a steady pipeline of residential land.
Planning and Lands and Housing and Works Minister John Carey said maintaining predictable land supply remains central to supporting both the building industry and community growth.
“Our focus remains on delivering a consistent supply of titled land to the market, supporting the building industry, and providing the foundation for new communities to thrive,” Minister Carey said.
He added that the Oyster Harbour lots provide an opportunity for families seeking a well-connected lifestyle in a natural setting.
“Albany has long been a desirable place to live, work, and play. Oyster Harbour and Clydesdale Park will continue to provide quality residential land for the foreseeable future that helps ensure the success of the region.”
Supporting Social Housing Outcomes
The inclusion of seven social housing lots within Stage 9 reflects the Government’s broader approach of embedding affordable housing opportunities within new estates rather than separating them into standalone projects.
“A portion of our residential estates in Albany are reserved for social housing,” Minister Carey said. “This has a significant and positive impact for our community members in need of housing assistance and helps reduce homelessness in the region.”
By integrating social housing into established residential precincts, the model aims to create more inclusive communities while addressing pressure in the regional housing market.
Albany, like many regional centres, has experienced housing supply challenges in recent years, driven by population shifts, construction constraints, and rental market pressures. Increasing the volume of titled land available to builders is seen as a practical step toward easing supply bottlenecks.
Broader Pipeline at Clydesdale Park
The Oyster Harbour announcement sits alongside further land delivery at Clydesdale Park Estate in McKail, where DevelopmentWA is progressing more than 190 residential lots.
The expansion at Clydesdale Park is expected to provide ongoing support for local employment in construction and associated trades, while contributing to regional economic growth.
Together, the two estates represent a significant injection of land into Albany’s residential pipeline over the coming years.
Regional Growth Strategy
The release forms part of the Cook Government’s broader housing strategy, which has prioritised increasing land availability and supporting build-to-buy opportunities across Western Australia.
Regional land supply is considered a key lever in addressing housing affordability and ensuring that population growth can be accommodated sustainably outside metropolitan Perth.
By staggering lot releases rather than bringing all sites to market simultaneously, authorities aim to support market stability and reduce the risk of oversupply, while still maintaining momentum in residential construction.
The timing of civil works in May 2026 and anticipated titling by December 2026 provides builders and purchasers with a clear forward schedule, helping industry participants plan resources and project pipelines.
Market Implications
For local builders, the release offers new stock to sustain workflow into 2027 and beyond. For purchasers, particularly first-home buyers and families seeking lifestyle-driven relocation, the lot sizes and price points present a range of entry opportunities.
The inclusion of social housing allocations may also assist in alleviating demand pressure in Albany’s rental market, where availability has tightened in recent years.
Interested buyers have been directed to developmentwa.com.au for further information regarding Oyster Harbour and Clydesdale Park land availability.
Looking Ahead
As regional Western Australia continues to attract residents seeking lifestyle, employment, and affordability advantages, land supply management will remain central to planning outcomes.
The Stage 9 release at Oyster Harbour represents one component of a wider housing delivery framework aimed at balancing private market demand with social housing needs.
With construction set to begin later this year and further releases scheduled, the Albany market will continue to play a role in Western Australia’s broader housing strategy.
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