In this report, the Council presents an overview of the state and functioning of Australia’s housing system. It assesses demand and supply conditions, and how these factors influence dwelling prices and rents. The report assesses housing affordability in Australia across tenure, age and income groups, and focuses in detail on cohorts of vulnerable people.

This report reveals key challenges that families confront in apartment living and proposes eight detailed opportunities for reform.

In this research paper, ASFA recommends that the Australian government commission a comprehensive, independent review of housing affordability, similar in nature to the Retirement Income Review, to establish a fact base and assess all relevant policy options.

Looking at data on housing affordability measures for Canterbury and its earthquake recovery experience, this paper discusses the factors contributing to Canterbury’s improved housing availability and affordability despite the significant housing destruction during the 2011 earthquake and identifies key takeaways for policy-makers.

This research note quantifies the effect of stamp duty on the number of housing purchases in Australia and people moving homes.