Affordable Housing

Research
24 October, 2023

Housing affordability: An econometric framing for policy discussions

The purpose of this study is to analyze short- and long-run market-sensitive drivers of housing affordability. The study highlights an…

Research
24 October, 2023

Poverty and Australian housing: Findings from an Investigative Panel

This research investigates the key links between housing and poverty. Its purpose is to draw together different dimensions of the relationships between housing costs and poverty, including policy settings, tax and transfer systems, housing assistance and place-based dimensions and individual capabilities.

Research
14 August, 2023

Rental Affordability Snapshot – Essential Workers Report

This 2023 report examines whether people working in 16 of the most essential jobs can afford rental properties in any region across the country. The report shows that the lowest paid workers on the list, including retail workers, cleaners and early childhood educators, can only afford about 1% of the nearly 46,000 properties surveyed.

Research
12 July, 2023

A Liveability Framework for Social and Affordable Higher Density Housing. Final Industry Report.

Liveability and accessibility in higher density urban housing and precincts are critical to maximise investment and minimise future risks to our community.This research was guided by a need to shift from a cost-based focus to better understanding the benefits and long-term value derived from liveable and accessible housing precincts. It aims to build a better understanding also of government, industry and not-for-profit roles in shaping industry structure and driving new urban forms, and improving the adoption of liveable and accessible design outcomes.The research has developed a Liveability Framework for Medium to High-density Social and Affordable Housing. The intent is for the framework to be used by our SBEnrc partners, and the social and affordable housing sector.