A new report shows Australia’s community housing industry continued to expand in the 2021-22
financial year, increasing the supply of much-needed social and affordable rental housing
nationwide. The sector is now providing over 132,000 homes for lower-income households
struggling in the private market.

The 2022 Industry in Profile report, published by the Community Housing Industry Association
(CHIA), provides a detailed look at the size and scope of the not-for-profit community housing
sector. Drawing on data from over 100 of the largest community housing organisations (CHOs),
the report finds:

• Community housing organisations were managing 132,417 social and affordable rental
  homes as of June 2022. This represents an increase of over 10,000 homes compared to
  the previous year.

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