Woolloongabba
Key details
The Woolloongabba Priority Development Area (PDA) was declared on 22 September 2023, with the amended Development Scheme taking effect on 10 October 2025.
Covering approximately 106 hectares, the Woolloongabba PDA includes parts of Woolloongabba, Kangaroo Point, East Brisbane, and South Brisbane.
The PDA is designed to fast-track the delivery of over 16,000 homes for up to 24,000 Queenslanders over its lifespan.
Development scheme
The Woolloongabba PDA Development Scheme is the regulatory framework that guides the planning, delivery, promotion, coordination, and management of land development within the PDA.
The amended Development Scheme officially came into effect on 10 October 2025.
The proposed Development Scheme amendment was publicly notified from 7 to 29 August 2025. A Submissions Report summarises the feedback received during the consultation period and outlines the changes made to the Development Scheme amendment in response to community and stakeholder input.
Infrastructure
The Development Charges and Offset Plan (DCOP) identifies the approach to funding critical infrastructure upgrades required to support the Woolloongabba PDA’s growth. The DCOP has been prepared in consultation with Brisbane City Council, Urban Utilities and the Department of Transport and Main Roads and outlines:
- Infrastructure Upgrades: Essential improvements to water and sewer networks, transport systems, and community facilities to meet the needs of the growing population.
- Timing and Cost: A detailed schedule and cost framework for infrastructure delivery, ensuring upgrades are aligned with development milestones.
Development Applications
Economic Development Queensland assesses development applications for this PDA.
Development applications are assessed against the applicable Development Scheme.
Woolloongabba PDA regulatory map
Download the Woolloongabba PDA regulatory map.
Woolloongabba PDA boundary map
Further information
- Phone: 07 3452 7880
- Email: contact@edq.qld.gov.au
- Post: Economic Development Queensland, GPO Box 2202, Brisbane, 4001
- Have your say: Woolloongabba PDA have your say page
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is a Development Scheme?
A: A Development Scheme is a regulatory document comprising a land use plan, an infrastructure plan and an implementation plan for a location the Queensland Government has declared a Priority Development Area. A Development Scheme:
- establishes the PDA vision and sets the planning policy against which future development applications are assessed
- provides a framework to coordinate infrastructure delivery to enable desired development outcomes
Before finalising a Development Scheme, the Minister for Economic Development Queensland (MEDQ) invites community feedback about a draft plan for a PDA known as a Proposed Development Scheme.
Q: Why was the Woolloongabba PDA Development Scheme amended?
A: The Woolloongabba PDA Development Scheme was amended to improve the planning framework and unlock housing supply within the PDA. These changes aim to accelerate the delivery of over 16,000 homes for up to 24,000 Queenslanders.
By cutting red tape and reducing unnecessary costs, the amended Development Scheme supports both industry and homeowners, ensuring the Woolloongabba PDA grows in a way that benefits the entire community.
Q: What happens to the Woolloongabba PDA now?
A: The Queensland Government has approved the amended Development Scheme, which came into effect on 10 October 2025.
This Development Scheme provides a clear performance-based framework for industry to deliver essential housing for Queenslanders over the next 40 years, supporting the growth and liveability of the Woolloongabba area.
In addition to housing, the Development Scheme enables the delivery of key infrastructure projects, including a new indoor sports stadium, planning for the future of the Gabba Stadium, and the retention of the East Brisbane State School.
Q: Who is responsible for assessing development applications in the Woolloongabba PDA?
A: The DCOP supports the Development Scheme in establishing the approach to funding critical infrastructure upgrades required to support the Woolloongabba PDA’s growth.
The DCOP details the larger or shared infrastructure (trunk infrastructure) investments planned to service the projected growth and development. The DCOP includes details on the expected scope, timing and cost for the future water, sewer, transport, parks and open space, and community facilities networks.
The DCOP sets development charges used to pay for trunk infrastructure and the approach to infrastructure offsets.
Q: What is trunk infrastructure?
A: Trunk infrastructure is the high-level, shared infrastructure that services large catchments in and outside PDAs. Trunk infrastructure supports coordinated growth and provides the opportunity to enhance key community services like transport and open space.
Q: What new trunk infrastructure is planned for the Woolloongabba PDA?
A: There is a range of trunk infrastructure identified including new and upgraded transport connections and links, new and upgraded parks and open space as well as water, sewer and stormwater upgrades.
Q: How was the public able to comment on the proposed Development Scheme Amendment and DCOP?
A: The proposed Development Scheme Amendment was publicly notified for 15 business days, from 7 August to 29 August. The supporting DCOP was also available for comment.
During the consultation period, Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) received 145 submissions from industry, businesses, residents and community members on the proposed Development Scheme Amendment. These submissions were reviewed and considered by the Minister for Economic Development Queensland (MEDQ) to ensure the final plans reflect the needs and aspirations of all stakeholders.
A summary of the feedback received, along with the changes made to the Development Scheme in response, is available in the Submissions Report.
Last updated: 10 October 2025