❓ Hon Tim Clifford asked the Minister for Housing and Works for a breakdown of the social housing waitlist by age group. The Minister provided data on applicants over 55, over 67 (age pensioners), and under 24 as of January 31, 2026.
AnsweredQoN 90Legislative Council
QuestionView source ↗
Public housing—Waitlist
90. Hon Tim Clifford to
the parliamentary secretary representing the
Minister for Housing and Works:
I refer to the
social housing waitlist. Can the government please provide a breakdown of the
following.
(1) How many primary applicants are over
55?
(2) How many primary applicants are age
pensioners over 67?
(3) How many primary applicants are under
24?
90. Hon Tim Clifford to
the parliamentary secretary representing the
Minister for Housing and Works:
I refer to the
social housing waitlist. Can the government please provide a breakdown of the
following.
(1) How many primary applicants are over
55?
(2) How many primary applicants are age
pensioners over 67?
(3) How many primary applicants are under
24?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the
honourable member for some notice of the question and provide the following
answer on behalf of the Minister for Housing and Works.
(1)–(2) As at 31 January 2026, 5,113 primary
applicants were over 55 years of age, of which 2,258 were over 67 years of
age.
(3) As at 31 January 2026, 2,953
primary applicants were under 24 years of age.
honourable member for some notice of the question and provide the following
answer on behalf of the Minister for Housing and Works.
(1)–(2) As at 31 January 2026, 5,113 primary
applicants were over 55 years of age, of which 2,258 were over 67 years of
age.
(3) As at 31 January 2026, 2,953
primary applicants were under 24 years of age.
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