Social Housing

The NSW government and not-for-profit agencies provides social housing for people on low incomes or with special needs. Social housing incorporates public housing and community housing. These options offer you secure affordable long-term rental accommodation.

Public housing

The Northern Territory government provides public housing for people on low incomes and special needs. Public housing includes apartments and houses which offer you secure affordable long-term rental accommodation.

Public housing

The Queensland government provides public housing for people on low incomes and special needs. Public housing includes apartments and houses which offer you secure affordable long-term rental accommodation.

National Rental Affordability Scheme

The National Rental Affordability Scheme provides private rentals at affordable rates. People on low to moderate incomes can apply, you do not have to be eligible for public housing.

Housing in Australia

Information for new migrants about housing options in Australia.

Affordable housing

Affordable rental housing is managed by not-for-profit community housing providers, and/or by private organisations. People on low to moderate incomes can apply, you do not have to be eligible for social housing.

Affordable housing scheme: rental dwellings

The Northern Territory government leases dwellings to provide more affordable housing options across the territory. People who work in one of the key service industries and are on a low to moderate income can apply.

Venture Housing Company

Venture Housing Company is an initiative of the Northern Territory government. It provides affordable housing options for people on a low to moderate income in Darwin.

Supported accommodation

Victoria has companies and organisations that provide various types of disability housing, including specialist disability accommodation and supported independent living.

Supported accommodation providers

New South Wales has companies and organisations that provide various types of disability housing, including specialist disability accommodation and supported independent living.

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