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Victoria's factory-built social housing push: 350 modular homes by mid-2028
| Target | More than 350 factory-built homes across Victoria by mid-2028[1][2] |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Modularity by Rendine, based at a factory in Geelong[1] |
| Progress reported, August 2026 | 70+ homes delivered, 136 under construction[1][2] |
| Latest milestone | 48 accessible, energy-efficient units commissioned, announced 19 August 2026[1][3] |
| Locations | Greater Geelong, Ararat, Ballarat, Greater Bendigo, Wellington, Hindmarsh, Gippsland, Gannawarra, Campaspe and Central Goldfields[2] |
| Who it's for | Social and affordable housing tenants, delivered through the Big Housing Build — not a program individuals can buy into[4] |
| Broader Geelong regional investment (not modular-specific) | More than $431 million across the region for 1,033 social and affordable homes, of which 772 were complete as of 21 August 2026 — this figure covers the whole regional program, not the cost of the 350 modular homes alone[1] |
| Minister | Nick Staikos, Minister for Housing, Building and Precincts[1] |
Victoria has been running a modular factory in Geelong to supply social and affordable housing across the state, with more than 350 homes expected to be delivered by the middle of 2028[1][2]. As of the most recent reporting reviewed for this page, 70 or more homes had already been delivered and 136 more were under construction[1][2].
What's being delivered, and where §
The homes are manufactured by Modularity by Rendine, a Geelong-based builder, and delivered across ten local government areas: Greater Geelong, Ararat, Ballarat, Greater Bendigo, Wellington, Hindmarsh, Gippsland, Gannawarra, Campaspe and Central Goldfields[2]. On 19 August 2026, Minister for Housing, Building and Precincts Nick Staikos visited the factory to mark the commissioning of 48 accessible, energy-efficient units, saying the government was "embracing innovative, cutting-edge housing models and supporting local factories"[1][3].
How this connects to the Big Housing Build §
The program sits within Victoria's Big Housing Build, the state's broader social and affordable housing program. An earlier official announcement describing the Big Housing Build put its overall scale at $5.3 billion, targeting more than 12,000 new social and affordable homes and around 10,000 jobs a year, with $1.25 billion earmarked for regional areas[4]. Separately, the Geelong region specifically has received more than $431 million in social and affordable housing investment covering 1,033 homes in total, of which 772 were reported complete as of 21 August 2026[1].
What the dollar figures do and don't tell you §
It's worth being precise here: the $431 million Geelong figure and the $330 million-plus Big Housing Build commitment to Greater Geelong reported alongside it cover the region's whole social and affordable housing pipeline — not the cost of the 350 modular homes alone[1]. None of the sources reviewed for this page break out a specific dollar figure for the 350-home modular program by itself, so a per-home or program-specific cost is not stated here rather than estimated.
Who this is for §
This is public and social housing delivered through Homes Victoria and the Big Housing Build, allocated to people on the social housing register — it is not a retail program an individual buyer can apply to purchase a home through. Anyone interested in buying a modular home privately in Victoria should instead see Victoria modular home rules and choosing a prefab builder.
This isn't Victoria's first modular social housing push §
Victoria ran an earlier, separate modular program between 2021 and 2022: "Building New Homes to Fight Homelessness" delivered 114 modular homes for $30.38 million across Warrnambool, Horsham, Glenelg, East Gippsland, Swan Hill, Mildura and the Colac Otways, creating more than 200 jobs at the time[4]. That program and the current 350-home, Geelong-centred push are distinct initiatives years apart, not the same program continuing — worth knowing if you see both figures cited together elsewhere.
What this page does not cover §
This page draws on trade press coverage (Build Australia, Built Offsite, Mirage News) rather than a single consolidated government progress report, since no such report was found covering the 350-home program specifically. It does not cover a dedicated budget line for the 350 homes, which was not disclosed in the sources reviewed. It does not cover social housing eligibility or how to apply to Homes Victoria.
Related guides §
- Victoria modular home rules
- Federal prefab funding
- Choosing a prefab builder
- Modular home cost breakdown
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References §
- Build Australia — 'Modular housing push delivers more than 350 new homes across Victoria', 21 August 2026 — trade press coverage of the factory visit, delivery numbers and regional Geelong investment figures. buildaustralia.com.au/news_article/modular-housing-push-delivers-more-than-350-new-homes-across-victoria/
- Built Offsite — 'Victoria ramps up modular housing with 350 homes due by 2028' — trade press coverage confirming the mid-2028 target and the list of local government areas involved. builtoffsite.com.au/news/victoria-ramps-up-modular-housing-with-350-homes-due-by-2028/
- Mirage News — 'Fast-Track Homes Deliver Hope For Victorians In Need', 19 August 2026 — the ministerial factory visit and the 48-unit milestone. miragenews.com/fast-track-homes-deliver-hope-for-victorians-in-1729638/
- Victorian Government (Premier) — 'Modular Homes Housing People Across Victoria', 18 May 2022 — describes Victoria's earlier, separate 114-home modular program and the scale of the Big Housing Build it sits within ($5.3 billion, 12,000+ homes). premier.vic.gov.au/modular-homes-housing-people-across-victoria
Figures are as published by the sources above at their respective dates and are paraphrased summaries, not verbatim reproductions. Verify current pricing and rules directly with builders, lenders and planning authorities.