Could vacancy help meet temporary housing need?

ABS and homelessness services data reveal significant concentrations of inactive dwellings in areas of high housing need, highlighting the potential for Meanwhile Use to unlock temporary accommodation across Australia.

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* Source: ABS Administrative Data Snapshot – Housing Characteristics (ADSDC01) (2023) ** Source: AIHW Specialist Homelessness Services Collection (2024) *** Estimate adjusted for average household composition of homelessness service users.