The WA government was asked about its social housing stock targets and preferred community-to-public housing ratios. The government did not provide specific percentage targets but highlighted its significant investment and progress in delivering social and affordable homes.

AnsweredQoN 258Legislative Council
Asked
5 May 2026
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Housing and Works

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Social housing
258. Hon Tim Clifford to
the parliamentary secretary representing the
Minister for Housing and Works:
(1) What is the government's target for
total social housing stock as a percentage of overall housing supply?
(2) Are there regional targets?
(3) Is there a preferred ratio of
community to public housing?

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I thank the
honourable member for some notice of the question. I provide the following on
behalf of the Minister for Housing and Works.
(1)–(2) The state government has invested a
record $6.3 billion to deliver 6,600 social and affordable homes as at 31 March
2026. The state has already added more than 3,900 of these homes, with more
than 1,000 under construction or contract.
(3) No.

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