Examines the supply of, and demand for, private rental dwellings affordable to lower income households in 2011 and compared this with the situation in 2006.

Strategies to manage crowding in Indigenous households can reduce the negative effects for people living in those households, according to this report. Key Points

This report presents information on trends and issues in housing policy, housing affordability and housing assistance provided to populations with special needs. Summary

Explores the factors influencing tenant choices to remain in or depart from public housing.

Increased demand from students, retirees and families excluded from private rental have put new pressures on marginal rental accommodation. However residents—especially those with high needs—remain vulnerable in this tenure and often experience poor management, lack of safety and low quality or expensive housing. Better regulation and governance of the sector, licensing of operators and effective...