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 October 2023, SAHF providers have delivered 3,330 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 | 2,174 | 1,156 | 3,330 | 95.5% |
| Under Construction | 123 | 12 | 135 | 3.9% |
| Awaiting commencement | 15 | 6 | 21 | 0.6% |
| Percentage | 66% | 34% | ||
Data Source: DCJ Internal.
97% 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 | 3,026 | 1,516 | 4,542 | |
| Social | 2,047 | 1,186 | 3,233 | 71% |
| Affordable | 979 | 330 | 1,309 | 29% |
| Metropolitan | Regional | Total | Program % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Older People* | 1,647 | 709 | 2,356 | 52% |
| Older Women* | 1,188 | 432 | 1,620 | 36% |
| Households with Children | 325 | 178 | 503 | 15% |
| Single Parent Household | 324 | 180 | 504 | 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: 23 November 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.