The report on government services (RoGS) provides information on the equity, effectiveness and efficiency of government services in Australia. This report provides performance reporting for housing and homelessness services. It includes a summary of government expenditure in the sector.

The housing and homelessness sector provides services that support access to affordable, safe and sustainable housing for all Australians. Subsidised rental housing is provided by not-for-profit, non-government or government organisations. Government specialist homelessness services provide direct assistance for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, including accommodation and other services such as health, counselling, education and employment services.

The report is provided with data tables and a guide on how to find what you need in RoGS.

Key findings

• Total government funding for social housing and specialist homelessness services was around $7.7 billion in 2024‑25. 
• Nationally, at 30 June 2025, there were 432,129 social housing dwellings (tenancy rental units for community housing) and 411,633 households accessing social housing. 
• Most homelessness services clients needed assistance with accommodation in 2024-25.
• Nationally, most clients at risk of homelessness avoided homelessness in 2024-25.
• Of all clients who experienced homelessness nationally in 2024-25, 27% experienced persistent homelessness.