Where Hazard Controls Are Mapped: Bushfire and Flood Planning Layers, State by State
Victoria has redrawn its bushfire prone area 26 times since 2011; the statewide NSW flood planning layer carries a 2019 edition date; Queensland’s floodplain overlay is an interim 2013 product. What each state maps, what it triggers, and why there...
The 7-Star Energy Standard and House Building Prices: What the Timing Shows
Six states and territories brought in the 7-star standard between October 2023 and May 2025. House construction prices slowed after the start date in three and quickened in three, and Tasmania, without it, moved the same way in five of...
Where Older Australians Live: Tenure and Dwelling Type by Age
79.4% of households headed by someone aged 75 and over own their home outright, against 29.5% of all households. How tenure, dwelling type, household size and housing costs change with age.
How Old Is the Statute Book? When the Laws Governing Housing Were Made
Half the Acts governing Australian housing were made in 1997 or earlier; half the regulations under them date from 2018 or later. When the statute book was made, by subject and jurisdiction.
Rooftop Solar and Batteries: What the Installation Data Shows
4,532,178 small-scale solar installations were recorded to August 2026, and the average system has grown about fourfold since 2011. 510,949 batteries were recorded in the 14 months after they became eligible.
The Next Twenty Years of Ageing: What the ABS Projects
Under the ABS medium projection, Australians aged 65 and over rise from 4.43 million in 2022 to 7.42 million by 2046, and those aged 85 and over from 0.55 million to 1.43 million.
