SAHF program update
Latest updates on the Social and Affordable Housing Fund (SAHF) program including delivering access to additional social and affordable homes across the state and meeting targets in regional NSW.
The Social and Affordable Housing Fund (SAHF) 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.
November 2024
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:
Dwelling delivery as of 30 November 2024
| Stage of delivery | Metropolitan | Regional | Total | Program % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delivered | 2251 | 1174 | 3425 | 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
Residents by social/affordable tenure as of 30 September 2024
| Tenancy type | Metropolitan | Regional | Total | Program % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Total | 3109 | 1524 | 4633 | |
| Social | 2061 | 1190 | 3251 | 70% |
| Affordable | 1048 | 334 | 1382 | 30% |
Key resident demographic data as of 30 September 2024[1]
| Demographic group | Metropolitan | Regional | Total | Program % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Older People | 1731 | 748 | 2479 | 54% |
| Older Women | 1264 | 458 | 1722 | 37% |
| Households with Children | 308 | 173 | 481 | 14% |
| Single Parent Households | 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.