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 30 April 2023, SAHF providers have delivered 3,089 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 | 1,945 | 1,144 | 3,089 | 88.6% |
| Under Construction | 323 | 18 | 341 | 9.8% |
| Awaiting commencement | 38 | 18 | 56 | 1.6% |
| Percentage | 66% | 34% | ||
Data Source: DCJ Internal.
96.6% of dwellings delivered meet the Liveable Housing Australia (LHA) guidelines – Silver standard.
74% 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 | 2,756 | 1,486 | 4,242 | |
| Social | 1,835 | 1,171 | 3,006 | 71% |
| Affordable | 921 | 315 | 1,236 | 29% |
| Metropolitan | Regional | Total | Program % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Older People* | 1,530 | 688 | 2,218 | 52% |
| Older Women* | 1,114 | 405 | 1,519 | 36% |
| Households with Children | 246 | 176 | 422 | 14% |
| Single Parent Household | 241 | 177 | 418 | 14% |
Data Source: Reported by SAHF providers in the Quarterly Data Report, updated within two months after the end of the relevant quarter.
Last reviewed: 15 May 2023
[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.