SAHF Program Update
The program is expected to deliver access to 3,486 additional social and affordable homes across the state by the end of 2024, with a target of 30% of all homes to be delivered in regional NSW.
As of 31 March 2024, SAHF providers have delivered 3,363 new social and affordable homes across NSW.
A further breakdown of the SAHF dwelling delivery and resident data can be seen in the tables below:
| Metropolitan | Regional | Total | Program % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delivered | 2,189 | 1,174 | 3,363 | 96.5% |
| Under Construction | 123 | 0 | 123 | 3.5% |
| Awaiting commencement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Percentage | 66% | 34% | ||
Data Source: DCJ Internal.
97% of dwellings delivered meet the Liveable Housing Australia (LHA) guidelines – Silver standard.
73% of tenancies have been allocated to eligible social housing applicants from the NSW Housing Register. It should be noted that tenancies may include multiple or single residents.
Information on residents
| Metropolitan | Regional | Total | Program % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Total | 3,122 | 1,536 | 4,658 | |
| Social | 2,067 | 1,203 | 3,270 | 70% |
| Affordable | 1,055 | 333 | 1,388 | 30% |
| Metropolitan | Regional | Total | Program % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Older People* | 1,714 | 734 | 2,448 | 53% |
| Older Women* | 1,240 | 454 | 1,694 | 36% |
| Households with Children | 333 | 178 | 511 | 15% |
| Single Parent Household | 334 | 179 | 513 | 15% |
Data Source: Reported by SAHF providers in the Quarterly Data Report, updated within two months after the end of the relevant quarter.
Last reviewed: 4 April 2024
[1] Some residents may appear in multiple categories (will not add to %100)
* People aged 55 years and over or 45 years and over for people that identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders.