❓ I refer to public housing in the Pilbara region, and I ask: (a) please provide a breakdown of public housing properties by local government area; and (b) for those listed in (a), please provide a brea
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I refer to public housing in the Pilbara region, and I ask: (a) please provide a breakdown of public housing properties by local government area; and (b) for those listed in (a), please provide a breakdown by agency and for each, provide a breakdown by properties that are: (i) occupied; (ii) unoccupied and available; and (iii) unoccupied requiring maintenance or refurbishment?
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5 May 2026
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Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Housing and Works
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4 days
a-b) All public housing is owned and managed by the Housing Authority
As at 28 February 2026, there were 1,475 Public Housing properties in the Pilbara Region.
Occupancy rate is always a single point in time number that fluctuates for a range of reasons. Properties may be awaiting acceptance of offers from applicants or undergoing maintenance repairs or refurbishment prior to new occupants moving in.
In the Shire of Ashburton: 82, of which 66 were occupied, and an additional eight returning to service.
In the Shire of East Pilbara: 109, of which 92 were occupied, and an additional 13 returning to service.
In the City of Karratha: 683, of which 617 were occupied, and an additional 42 returning to service.
In the Town of Port Hedland: 601, of which 522 were occupied, and an additional 55 returning to service.
As at 28 February 2026, there were 1,475 Public Housing properties in the Pilbara Region.
Occupancy rate is always a single point in time number that fluctuates for a range of reasons. Properties may be awaiting acceptance of offers from applicants or undergoing maintenance repairs or refurbishment prior to new occupants moving in.
In the Shire of Ashburton: 82, of which 66 were occupied, and an additional eight returning to service.
In the Shire of East Pilbara: 109, of which 92 were occupied, and an additional 13 returning to service.
In the City of Karratha: 683, of which 617 were occupied, and an additional 42 returning to service.
In the Town of Port Hedland: 601, of which 522 were occupied, and an additional 55 returning to service.
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