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The Challenge
Safe, stable and affordable housing is a human right and the foundation for a healthy life. This is out of reach for too many people in NSW amidst a housing crisis and growing homelessness. Underinvestment in social and affordable housing, undersupply of new housing, and weaknesses in renter protections, compound to create immense challenges for those on low incomes.
The Facts
- Over two-thirds of low-income households are living in housing stress, with homelessness rising compared to 2023.
- There are over 66,000 households on the social housing waitlist. Wait times vary across the state, from 5 months (in the Central Coast) to more than 5 years (in the North Coast).
- In 2025, there were 2,192 people sleeping rough across the state – an 8% increase from 2024.
- The past 5 years, the median rent in NSW has increased by 38%.
- More data is available on the Homelessness NSW factsheet.
Our Position
A sustainable housing system that provides healthy, appropriate and affordable homes for all.
Current Policy Priorities
Policy Priority
Description
Deliver secure, affordable homes for those greater in need
- Increase supply of social and affordable housing to address decades of underinvestment and meet the overwhelming need across the state
Prevent Homelessness
- Improve housing opportunities across all communities
- Increase investment in specialist homelessness services so that they can effectively respond to growing demand and deliver both preventative interventions and crisis support
- Invest in programs based on housing first principles to support people with complex needs maintain long-term housing. Commit to a long-term NSW Housing First strategy.
Make renting safe and fair
- Protect renters rights and ensure they have access to safe, liveable and affordable homes.
- Increase funding to Tenants Advice and Advocacy Services to ensure renters have timely access to support, meet community need and avoid long-term costs associated with housing insecurity and tenancy disputes.
