On Monday 24 November the 11th annual National Shelter-SGS Economics and Planning Rental Affordability Index will be released.
For an embargoed copy of the report, and access to an interactive dashboard showing the affordability of the suburbs in your area, or to arrange an interview, please email: [email protected]
Rental affordability has somewhat stabilised in Brisbane after rapid declines in recent years - but it remains at record lows, according to the 11th annual National Shelter-SGS Economics and Planning Rental Affordability Index released today. The index, which compares rents to incomes, found Brisbane’s affordability declined 2% in the past 12 months following a 24% drop from 2020 to 2024. The Rental Affordability Index now includes Housing All Australians as a key partner, reflecting the critical role of business and public-private partnerships in addressing the nation's housing crisis. Brisbane’s median rent of $643 now consumes 29% of the median rental…
Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA) has welcomed the Queensland Government’s Procurement Policy 2026, describing it as an important step toward a more sustainable and circular construction industry. CCAA Chief Executive Officer Michael Kilgariff said the policy sets a strong direction for government purchasing to drive innovation, resource efficiency and lower-carbon outcomes. “This policy recognises that every dollar of government procurement can help build a more sustainable, circular and resilient Queensland,” he said. “It puts sustainability at the centre of how we plan and deliver infrastructure and rewards the responsible use of resources.” Queensland’s heavy construction materials sector is already…
SYDNEY (27 October 2025)—Humane World for Animals Australia has applauded a motion passed by the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) last week (see…
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