Home ownership a reality for over 300,000 Australians supported by the Australian Government 5% Deposit Scheme
More than 300,000 Australians have now bought or built their own home with support from the Australian Government 5% Deposit Scheme (Scheme), administered by Housing Australia.
Supporting home ownership: Brooke's story
Brooke, a single mother from Victoria, had rented the same home for 20 years, raising her family there. When the owners decided to sell, her lease was terminated, leaving her facing uncertainty about her housing future.
Supporting home ownership: Gail’s story
When Gail, her husband and their young son migrated from South Africa to Australia for a fresh start, home ownership felt out of reach.
Governance
Housing Australia is committed to maintaining high standards of corporate governance which is essential to being a long-term sustainable organisation and to continually act in the best interests of the Australian public.
Housing Australia operates under a defined governance framework to ensure accountability and compliance with legislative requirements.
Our contribution
Housing Australia's purpose is to improve housing outcomes for Australians.
Who we are
Housing Australia is the Australian Government's independent housing agency. It supports the delivery of Government programs to improve the supply of sustainable, long-term social and affordable housing, and support home ownership for more Australians.
Housing Australia works in partnership with all levels of government, community housing providers (CHPs), institutional investors, banks, developers, landowners and construction companies to facilitate housing development and deliver more social and affordable housing across the country.