New residents are now moving into Western Australia’s largest timber-framed apartment development, Inhabeco Apartments, marking a major milestone in the ongoing revitalisation of the Midland town centre.
Situated on the corner of Great Eastern Highway and Tuohy Lane, the four-storey build-to-rent development comprises 51 apartments and 650 square metres of ground-floor commercial space.
Constructed in just 17 months by Bluerock Projects, the project is located within DevelopmentWA’s METRONET East precinct, sitting within walking distance of the new Midland METRONET Station, local shops, and essential amenities.
The project was facilitated by DevelopmentWA and supported by the state government’s AU$120 million Infrastructure Development Fund, which provided funding toward essential utility connections.
Operated by Inhabeco, the build-to-rent community also incorporates advanced sustainability features. These include a 130kW rooftop solar system, a 414kWh battery storage setup, EV charging infrastructure, smart metering, and a 7-Star Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme design aimed at lowering household energy bills.
“As Western Australia’s largest timber framed building, Inhabeco Apartments demonstrates the scalability of alternative construction methods and the pace in which they can be delivered,” said Housing and Works Minister John Carey.
Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti emphasised that the development exemplifies the government’s goal of delivering high-density housing near public transport infrastructure.
“Inhabeco Apartments is exactly the kind of development we want to see around our METRONET stations, delivering more housing close to transport, jobs and services,” Saffioti said.
Meanwhile, Midland MLA Steve Catania added that the influx of new residents will help activate public spaces and support local commercial enterprises in the area.
