WA builders face brick rationing as housing crisis deepens
Western Australia's only brick maker will limit supply starting October. This is because housing demand is rising very fast.
Western Australia faces its worst housing crisis on record. Midland Brick, the state's only manufacturer, has announced brick rationing from October 1.
Midland Brick runs only five kilns now. It used to have eleven.
But demand is still much higher than what it can make. Builders will get set yearly amounts they can buy.
Treasurer Rita Saffioti said the government is working with industry to stop prices from rising more. Master Builders Association chief Matt Moran said talks are happening about how to split the supply.
- 5 of 11
- Operating kilns now
- October 1
- Rationing begins
- Midland Brick
- Only manufacturer
- BGC since 2021
- State operator
Why it mattersBuilders must plan carefully with limited brick supplies. The state faces a serious housing shortage.
AustraliaThis affects Western Australia specifically; shortages could delay new homes and raise prices, worsening an already tight housing market.
✓ Claims checked against the source and corrected before publish. checked 8 d ago
