A New Model for Regional Living
Affordable homes, productive landscapes and stronger neighbourhood connection — designed for the future of regional Australia.
The Riverina Agrihood is a proposed masterplanned neighbourhood near Albury / Wodonga that combines quality housing, local food systems, green open space and practical shared amenities in one integrated community.
Our vision
For Albury Wodonga to be recognised internationally as a region with food security throughout the seasons and affordable housing options for diverse resident needs.
Our mission
To implement an agrihood of 125 plus affordable, eco-sustainable homes for 12-200 farmer-residents adjacent to regeneratively managed farming allotments that produce 300% of fresh food requirements for residents with diverse needs by 2027.
Understanding the Riverina Agrihood
Why a new model is needed
Australia is facing growing pressure in areas that matter most:
- Housing affordability
- Rising cost of living
- Social isolation and loneliness
- Access to healthy local food
- Regional workforce attraction
- Climate and resource resilience
- Ageing populations needing better neighbourhood support
Traditional housing estates often separate homes from food, connection and place.
Riverina Agrihood is designed to bring these elements back together.
What is the Riverina Agrihood
Riverina Agrihood is a modern neighbourhood model that integrates:
Homes - Thoughtfully designed dwellings with comfort, sustainability and affordability in mind.
Food & Land - Productive gardens, orchards and nearby regenerative farming that reconnect people with healthy food and local supply.
Shared Amenities - Spaces that support everyday life such as gardens, meeting spaces, walking paths, wellness areas and practical services.
Connection - A neighbourhood where people know their neighbours, while fully respecting privacy and independence.
Designed for real life
Riverina Agrihood is intended for people seeking a better way to live, including:
- Families wanting safer, healthier communities
- Downsizers seeking connection and lower-maintenance living
- Professionals relocating to regional centres
- Retirees wanting belonging and independence
- Key workers needing affordable quality housing
- Investors supporting future-focused regional development
Private living + optional community
Every resident has their own private home and autonomy.
Shared spaces and neighbourhood opportunities are available - never imposed.
This is not communal living. It is modern neighbourhood living with more choice, more connection and smarter design.
Why the Riverina?
The Riverina region is one of Australia’s great food bowls and an ideal location for future-focused communities.
Benefits include:
- Strong agricultural capability
- Established regional centres
- Lifestyle appeal
- Transport access
- Growing demand for quality housing
- Opportunity for innovation-led development
A practical development opportunity
Riverina Agrihood is being developed as a staged, commercially grounded model with long-term scalability.
Initial Focus Includes:
- Site identification and land partnership pathways
- Demand validation
- Masterplanning and feasibility
- Delivery partnerships
- Investor participation pathways
- Replication potential across regional Australia
Investment highlights
- Strong alignment with housing demand trends
- Regional growth corridor opportunity
- ESG-aligned development potential
- Mixed revenue pathway opportunities
- Positive social and environmental narrative
- Replicable future-neighbourhood model
- For aligned capital partners, Riverina Agrihood represents more than a project - it represents a category opportunity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this an intentional community or commune?
No. Riverina Agrihood is a professionally planned neighbourhood with private homes, clear ownership pathways and optional shared amenities.
Do residents have to participate in social activities?
No. Participation is always voluntary.
Is this only for retirees or niche buyers?
No. It is designed for a broad mix of households and life stages.
Is this commercially serious?
Yes. The model is being developed with feasibility, partnerships and staged delivery in mind.No. The Riverina Agrihood is a professionally planned neighbourhood model with private homes, clear ownership structures and optional shared amenities. Residents choose their own level of participation.
Be part of the future of regional living
Riverina Agrihood is now welcoming expressions of interest from future residents, landowners, investors, councils and strategic partners.
Homes. Food. Connection. Future.
The Riverina Agrihood is a proud initiative of the Co-Creating Villages organisation.
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