Social Housing
Social housing makes up 3.8% of homes in Western Australia. Of the social housing stock, 83% is public housing managed by the state, and 17% is managed by community housing providers (Department of Communities Oct. ’21 )
Social housing makes up 3.8% of homes in Western Australia. Of the social housing stock, 83% is public housing managed by the state, and 17% is managed by community housing providers (Department of Communities Oct. ’21 )
(Department of Communities)
Financial Year | Public Housing | Community Housing | Social Housing (total) |
---|---|---|---|
2016-17 | 36,403 | 7,124 | 44,087 |
2017-18 | 36,587 | 7,276 | 43,863 |
2018-19 | 36,297 | 7,318 | 43,615 |
2019-20 | 35,613 | 7,319 | 42,932 |
2020-21 | 35,279 | 7,382 | 42,661 |
Energy efficient homes can help address poverty by reducing people’s energy bills and the broader costs associated with energy in Western Australia.