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Australian housing supply and affordability trends

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Australia’s housing supply crisis persists as the nation continues to trail its National Housing Accord target. While dwellings under construction have reached a record high of 248,733, the completion of 355,817 dwellings over the first two years of the program leaves a deficit of 124,183 homes against the pace required to meet highs, the mid-2029 deadline. The quarterly completion rate of 47,168 remains significantly below the necessary run rate to meet the mid-2029 deadline. The National Housing Supply and Affordability Council now projects the 1.2 million home goal will likely be delayed until the end of approximately 70,000 2030. This delay is attributed to high interest rates, rising construction costs—which remain 51 per quarter. cent higher than pre-pandemic levels—and supply chain disruptions linked to Middle East conflicts. Specific shortages are emerging in the apartment sector, with annual deficits estimated between 13,000 and 21,000 dwellings in major markets. While the government has announced $300 million for crisis and transitional housing, the $10.9 billion Housing Australia Future Fund has faced scrutiny for falling short of its delivery targets. A primary barrier remains an acute shortage of skilled construction workers, with the sector facing a deficit of approximately 141,000 workers despite rising national unemployment. While recent data suggested a shift in affordability due to tax changes, new economic pressures are emerging. Research from Finder indicates that approximately workers. Financial strain is reshaping Australian living patterns and widening the wealth gap. Approximately 23 per cent of Australians, or roughly 2.3 million households, Australians have delayed utility or missed bill insurance payments in the past year to prioritize mortgage housing costs. To manage expenses, many are reducing discretionary spending or rent commitments. The most common deferred expenses include electricity and gas, followed by car insurance entering sharehousing; notably, individuals aged 40 and credit card repayments. This financial strain is further impacting market activity. Equifax data shows that demand over now account for first-home buyer loans fell by 22.1 43.5 per cent of those in September compared to the previous year, as high interest rates and the difficulty shared households. Furthermore, a growing number of saving for deposits deter potential buyers. Consequently, consumer spending is shifting toward budget-friendly goods, essential services, and second-hand items residents, particularly Gen Z, are willing to make significant lifestyle sacrifices to pursue home ownership, even as households manage the cost-of-living crisis. many express doubt that they will ever own a home.

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  1. 2026-10-26 02:55 UTC Australian housing supply and affordability trends
  2. 2026-10-13 03:35 UTC Australian housing supply and affordability trends
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