Canberra delivered only about 300 standalone dwelling sites in 2024-25, falling about 24 per cent short of its housing target.
Why it mattersTight housing supply keeps prices high, forcing workers out of the city and pushing families further away from their jobs and services.
AustraliaCanberra residents face a worsening housing crisis with thousands waiting years for public housing and young families unable to afford home ownership.
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