A Pulse on Social & Affordable Housing in Australia
2025

Our findings highlight industry views on the current and upcoming progress of the HAFF rounds, government housing policy and alternative funding arrangements

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29 Apr 2025 Insight

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We’ve released findings from our second pulse survey on social and affordable housing – A Pulse on Social & Affordable Housing in Australia 2025.

The survey, which ran for two weeks in April 2025, reveals a desire from industry for bipartisan support and funding certainty to ensure the delivery of more social and affordable homes.

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Who was surveyed

62 senior representatives from national and state-based organisations across the community housing, developer, builder, financial, adviser, and private capital industries.

respondents from national organisations

respondents from state-based organisations across NSW, VIC, QLD and WA

A pulse on the HAFF
Most Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF) Round One projects to be completed within three years as industry prepare for next funding rounds

Industry feedback across both of our surveys suggests that private capital, in combination with public funding, has an essential role to play in the delivery of social and affordable homes.”

Erin Wakelin
Partner

A pulse on funding arrangements
HAFF remains the primary source of funding, while industry seek alternative funding solutions

It is positive to see over half of respondents have or are planning projects in partnership with state government across every state and territory in Australia, highlighting the demand for national housing solutions.”

Jane Hodder
Partner

A pulse on government housing policy
Industry remain cautious ahead of Federal election, bipartisan support and funding certainty crucial to the delivery of more housing

It is clear industry are seeking bi-partisan support for reliable and sustainable funding solutions to support their pipeline of social and affordable housing projects.”

Nick Carney
Partner

A pulse on the delivery of more social and affordable homes
Industry say, regardless of an election outcome, bipartisan support across State and Federal governments, a consistent funding model - such as the continuation of the HAFF- and procurement and planning efficiency is needed for the successful delivery of social and affordable housing

	We need bipartisan support for housing. Take the politics out of it. The Post-war Reconstruction Authority's work on housing should be a template for collaboration across political parties and Federal/State relations.” – Private capital
	A non-partisan plan with committed funding programs at the Federal and State Level.” – CHP provider
	Political certainty.” – Developer
	Bipartisan approach that provides a long-term framework for delivering a consistent track record of successful projects, supported by efficient non-market subsidy mechanisms that attract private investors and financiers.” – Financial institution