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 November 2024, SAHF providers have delivered 3,425 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 | 2,251 | 1,174 | 3,425 | 98% |
| Under Construction | 61 | 0 | 61 | 2% |
| Awaiting commencement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Percentage | 66% | 34% | ||
Data Source: DCJ Internal.
SAHF providers report that 95% of dwellings delivered under the SAHF meet the Liveable Housing Australia (LHA) guidelines – Silver standard.
70% 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 | 3,109 | 1,524 | 4,633 | |
| Social | 2,061 | 1,190 | 3,251 | 70% |
| Affordable | 1,048 | 334 | 1,382 | 30% |
| Metropolitan | Regional | Total | Program % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Older People* | 1,731 | 748 | 2,479 | 54% |
| Older Women* | 1,264 | 458 | 1,722 | 37% |
| Households with Children | 308 | 173 | 481 | 14% |
| Single Parent Household | 315 | 179 | 494 | 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: 11 December 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.