Housing costs are for many households a very significant share of their regular expenditure. This research combines ABS income surveys since 1984 to consider how housing costs have altered up to 2019.

This report examines the consequences for housing costs of population change and housing construction in Melbourne over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic.

This report compares housing affordability in Western Australia to other jurisdictions, for both homeowners and renters, to get a sense of where WA sits. The research looks at overall affordability and where the key pressures are that people face from rising interest rates, construction project delays and escalating rental costs.

This paper presents evidence on shortages of social and affordable rental housing, outlines key New South Wales and Australian government initiatives, and summarises recent policy recommendations.

The 2023 Rental Affordability Snapshot examined over 45,000 rental listings across Australia and found that affordability has crashed to record lows.