Housing Supply in Australian property
Everything we've published on housing supply — 15 expert guides and news pieces, plus 0 related free calculators.
Australian Dwelling Approvals Fell 3.6% in July 2026
Australian dwelling approvals fell 3.6% to 17,687 in July 2026, while the trend estimate rose. See the dwelling-type, state and data-limit details.
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NewsResidential Building Work Rose 1.7% in the June Quarter
ABS preliminary data show residential building work rose 1.7% to $27.9 billion in the June quarter 2026. See how work done differs from approvals, starts and costs.
NewsNSW Treasury Models Lower Sydney Housing Costs With More Infill
NSW Treasury modelling compares two paths for Sydney over 40 years. See the 24% housing-cost result, commute estimate and why these are scenarios, not forecasts.
NewsFederal Fund Backs WA Apartment Factory With $120 Million
The National Reconstruction Fund has committed $120 million to a planned WA apartment manufacturing facility. See the funding, timeline and limits of its cost and capacity targets.
NewsCouncil Projects Housing Accord Target for Late 2030
The National Housing Supply and Affordability Council now projects the 1.2 million-home Accord target will be reached in the December quarter 2030. See the state progress and data limits.
News100 Residential Projects Clear National Environmental Approval
The Australian Government says 100 residential projects covering more than 80,000 proposed homes have received EPBC approval. See what that approval does and does not mean for housing supply.
NewsAustralia's Capital-City Property Listings Reach a Seven-Year High
Domain says total property listings across the combined capitals reached a seven-year high in July 2026. See what changed, the auction context and the limits of the data.
NewsAustralian Dwelling Approvals Rose 7.2% in June 2026
ABS data show Australian dwelling approvals rose to 18,328 in June 2026, led by multi-unit approvals. See the national, dwelling-type and state results and their limits.
NewsProductivity Commission Housing Supply Report 2026: What It Says and What Has Not Changed
The Productivity Commission has released draft findings on planning, approvals and housing infrastructure. See the proposals, consultation dates and why no current calculator rule has changed.
NewsAustralian Dwelling Starts Fell 11.2% in the March Quarter 2026
ABS data shows seasonally adjusted dwelling commencements fell in the March quarter, while the less volatile trend series still rose.
NewsAustralian Dwelling Approvals Fell 1.1% in May 2026
ABS data shows total dwelling approvals fell in May 2026 as apartment and other multi-unit approvals declined, while private house approvals rose.
PropertyBuilding Approvals vs Commencements and Completions in Australia
A practical guide to Australian housing supply data: what building approvals, dwelling commencements, work under construction and completions each measure.
NewsAustralia's Housing Construction Gap: What the Accord Data Shows
Current National Housing Accord data on approvals, commencements and completions, why the stages differ and what the national figures cannot predict.
NewsAustralia's Rental Vacancy Crisis: Why Finding a Rental Has Never Been Harder
Rental vacancy rates across Australia have hit historic lows. What is driving the crisis, which cities are worst affected, and what it means for tenants, landlords, and investors.
NewsAustralia's Housing Supply Crisis (2026): Why We're 380,000 Homes Short
Australia faces a projected 380,000 dwelling shortfall over the next five years. Why construction can't keep up with demand and what it means for prices and rents.