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Housing benchmark report
A point in time snapshot of housing provision.
The Sunshine Coast Housing Benchmark 2022 provides a point in time snapshot of housing provision within the local government area.
Reviewed every five years in line with ABS Census releases, it functions as a reference document in Council’s ongoing processes to monitor and measure progress in achieving improved housing solutions for all.
The Housing Benchmark Report 2022 is especially valuable as the Sunshine Coast, like many areas of Australia, experiences considerable pressure on housing needs and solutions. This is the second comprehensive housing benchmark report researched by Council (the original being in 2017).
With over 80,000 new dwellings to be delivered in the next 20 years, the shape and form of housing and the supporting infrastructure (transport, utilities, waste, employment nodes, open space, and social infrastructure) are major challenges and opportunities for the region.
The next edition of the housing benchmark report and infographic will be released in late 2027 based on the 2026 ABS census findings.
View the Housing Benchmark 2022:
- 2022 full report (PDF, 3640KB)
- 2022 infographic (PDF, 1710KB)
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