❓ Question seeks detailed breakdown of Government Regional Officer Housing (GROH) in the Pilbara, including location, agency allocation, occupancy status, and non-agency tenants. The answer provides some data but lacks specific occupancy details by agency.

I refer to Government Regional Officer Housing (GROH) in the Pilbara region, and I ask:(a) please provide a breakdown of GROH properties by local government area;(b) for those listed in (a), please provide a breakdown by agency and for each, provide a breakdown by properties that are:(i) occupied;(ii) unoccupied and available; and(iii) unoccupied requiring maintenance or refurbishment; and(c) of the GROH not allocated to agencies, please provide a breakdown by:(i) occupied by Non-governmental Organisations (NGO’s);(ii) occupied by Local Government Authorities; and(iii) occupied by private tenants?

a)    As at 28 February 2026, there are 1,463 GROH dwellings in the Pilbara region Shire of Ashburton – 154 Shire of East Pilbara – 172 City of Karratha – 692 Town of Port Hedland – 445 b)      Over a typical year, approximately one-third of GROH tenancies turn over due to normal regional staff rotations, fixed-term placements, and leave. Occupancy is not managed by the Department of Housing and Works with each agency managing the occupancy its own allocated dwellings. Vacancy figures are point-in-time only and do not provide a reliable current or ongoing measure. c)    (i-iii)  As at 28 February 2026, there are 34 dwellings assigned to non-agency tenants. Non Government Organisations – 16 Local Government Authority – 5 Private tenant - 13