The Queensland social housing register has recorded a steady decline following a record AU$5.7 billion investment into new residential developments, with 3,682 fewer people on the waitlist.
According to the latest figures released for July, 41,298 people remain on the social housing register, down from a peak of nearly 44,980 . Over the 2025–26 period, almost 5,300 households were transitioned into social housing.
The drop in waitlist numbers comes as the state government ramps up its home-building initiatives across Queensland. To date, 4,469 social and community homes have been delivered toward the government’s long-term target of constructing 53,500 new properties by 2044. A further 6,925 social and affordable homes are currently under construction.
In addition to direct construction, over 35,500 Queensland households are presently receiving private rental market assistance to help them maintain their current tenancies.
Minister for Housing and Public Works Sam O’Connor praised the progress, stating the administration’s targeted approach was yielding tangible results after years of supply.
“We’re now delivering more homes than ever before, helping more Queenslanders into housing and starting to see that waitlist move in the right direction,” O’Connor said.
While acknowledging that significant work remains to fully address Queensland’s housing demands, O’Connor highlighted that accelerating construction timelines remains a priority.
“We’re not pretending the job is finished,” O’Connor added.
“We know there is still more work to do, but these figures show our plan is working because we’re getting more homes out of the ground, sooner, and helping more Queenslanders find a place to call home.”
