The housing affordability crisis across OECD countries reflects a persistent mismatch between supply and demand. Expanding affordable and social rental housing is central to addressing these challenges. This brief proposes that policymakers can act along two complementary tracks to ease short-term pressures while laying the groundwork for a more inclusive housing market over the long...

Sydney experienced its largest housing supply expansion on record in 2018–19, but research indicates that its impact on housing prices was small relative to other price drivers. This housing supply boom was primarily large apartment buildings. While prices were in decline when these buildings were being completed, this data shows they were sold years before.

This inquiry provides an examination of the Australian construction sector’s ability to deliver both detached and high-rise housing. It analyses construction workflows, markets, regulation, workforce, technologies and supply chains. The report finds there is no overarching strategy aimed at addressing housing construction constraints. It provides eight interconnected options for policymakers and industry.

The snapshot tracks Australia’s private rental market, surveying around 49,000 rental listings nationwide. It measures whether Australians on low incomes can afford to rent a home on the private market. This year's snapshot shows people on the lowest incomes have no access to the private rental market.

This report provides an independent assessment of current housing system conditions in Australia and the factors shaping outcomes for households. It brings together data, analysis and stakeholder insights to support informed decision-making and to identify where policy settings can be strengthened to improve supply, affordability and access. Six priority areas for housing reform are outlined.