Quantifying Australia’s unmet housing need: Regional Snapshots
Estimates based on the 2021 Australian census indicate that over half a million low-income households were not in appropriate housing on census night.
Estimates based on the 2021 Australian census indicate that over half a million low-income households were not in appropriate housing on census night.
The report highlights the importance of a long-term national housing strategy with clear targets to address the housing need right across Australia.
The analysis shows families represented half of the unmet housing needs, an over representation given they onlyaccount for approximately 40 per cent of all households.
The research reveals signs of intensifying stress within the social housing system when it comes to allocating limited housing supply for non-priority applicants in particular.
Supporting research by the UNSW City Futures to document and critically examine rapid policy changes in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and recession.