Highlights of 2004-05

• The Department of Housing is the largest provider of residential accommodation in Australia. Investment in new supply provided 683 new units, bringing the portfolio up to nearly 142,000 dwellings. 
• Nearly 334,000 people were housed, of which 257,000 were in public housing and 77,000 were in community housing. 
• A further 55,700 assistances were provided in the private rental market through Rentstart, Tenancy Guarantees and Special Assistance Subsidies. 
• The NSW Government announced a package of reforms to eligibility, length of tenure, rent levels and passing on water usage costs to tenants in public housing. 
• Expressions of interest were sought in relation to a $500m public private partnership for the regeneration and renewal of the Bonnyrigg Estate. 
• Acquisition of 126 dwellings commenced to provide additional supported accommodation through a partnership with NSW Health for people with mental illness.
  

Last modified: Friday, 3 February 2012