The national housing crisis is also impacting our region, with serious housing challenges locally that include:

• Continued rapid population growth
• Shortage of low-cost rental accommodation
• Lack of housing diversity to meet the various needs of our community

We are responding with a considered and strategic approach to the changing economic, environmental and social factors through resilient and innovative planning.

What is Council doing to address housing concerns locally?

• We continually advocate for funding and planning reform across all levels of government - recognising there is no single fix to this crisis.
• The Local Housing Strategy was endorsed in May 2024 and we have started working on the priority actions identified in this strategy.
• To ensure that the local planning framework will support streamlined and faster delivery of new housing, we continue to work on reforms around our development assessment processes, and the local planning policy, master planning strategic centres and infrastructure contributions. 

The links below navigate to key information that outlines our work in this area to date, in progress and future planning. You will also find information on how we are working with both federal and state government, and to assist you with your next project.