Nearly 7 in 10 Kimberley public housing tenants waiting for urgent repairs
A survey of 166 public housing tenants in WA's remote Kimberley found almost seven in ten waiting for urgent repairs.
The Kimberley Community Legal Service surveyed 166 public housing tenants across 22 remote communities and found the system is failing residents. Almost seven in ten are waiting for urgent repairs to plumbing, electrical and structural issues.
More than 95 per cent of surveyed tenants said their homes are unsafe or in poor condition. Problems include structural damage, electrical faults, mould and pest infestations.
The report found 85 per cent of maintenance is reactive rather than planned. Planned maintenance is more cost-effective.
Since 2019, about $250 million has been spent on travel and overhead costs linked to housing maintenance. The WA Housing Minister has agreed to meet with the service to discuss the findings.
- 166
- Tenants surveyed
- 22
- Communities covered
- Nearly 7 in 10
- Waiting for repairs
- 95 per cent plus
- Homes unsafe or poor
Why it mattersPoor housing conditions put vulnerable families at health and safety risk. People have limited access to timely repairs.
AustraliaThousands of Australians in remote Western Australia living in unsafe public housing with chronic maintenance delays.
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