❓ Ms. Mettam asks about public housing in the Vasse electorate, including property numbers, demolitions, vacancies, and future plans. The Minister provides detailed data on housing stock, vacancy status, and future development plans, including why modular housing isn't planned.
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(1) What is the total number of public housing properties located in the electorate of Vasse, including the Dunsborough, Cowaramup, Busselton and Vasse townships? (2) Of those properties, how many are: (a) one-bedroom; (b) two-bedroom; (c) three-bedroom; and (d) four-bedrooms or more? (3) How many public housing properties in the above region have been demolished since 2017? (4) How many public housing properties in the above region are currently vacant: (a) Of those vacant, how many are: (i) Undergoing maintenance or refurbishment; and (ii) Being reviewed to be repurposed or demolished? (5) How many new public housing properties will be added to the region in 2022-23? (6) Are there any plans for modular housing in this region: (a) If not, why not; and (b) If yes, what is the timeframe for delivery?
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Answered
20 September 2022
Responded by
Minister for Housing
Response time
6 days
(1–2)
Public Housing Stock for Vasse Electorate District by Local Government Area (LGA) - as at 31 July 2022
LGA
Dwelling Type
Total
Shire of Augusta - Margaret River
Singles 1
28
Singles 2
0
Seniors 1
1
Seniors 2
10
Family 2
13
Family 3
43
Family 4
4
Family 5
0
Family +6
0
Total
99
Vasse Shires Housing Data
As at 31 July 2022
LGA
Dwelling Type
Total
City of Busselton
Singles 1
48
Singles 2
2
Seniors 1
86
Seniors 2
127
Family 2
117
Family 3
183
Family 4
40
Family 5
6
Family +6
0
Total
609
Shire of Capel
Singles 1
25
Singles 2
0
Seniors 1
14
Seniors 2
31
Family 2
26
Family 3
63
Family 4
25
Family 5
4
Family +6
1
Total
189
Grand Total
897
(3) Nine properties have been demolished in the Vasse electorate since 2017, these homes had reached the end of their useful life and were considered in poor condition and uneconomical to be refurbished. Of the nine properties demolished, eight land holdings are being assessed for future uses such as redevelopment.
(4)
Vasse Shires Vacancy Data - As at 31 July 2022
Region
Returning
Not-Returning
Total
Shire of Augusta - Margaret River
2
-
2
City of Busselton
13
10
23
Shire of Capel
1
2
3
Total
16
12
28
Returning properties are vacant and undergoing maintenance, repairs or refurbishments to be made available to an applicant on the waiting list.
Not-Returning properties include those that have reached their end of life and may have been damaged beyond repair or identified for demolition or redevelopment.
(5)
Two public housing properties have been delivered in the last financial year with a further 13 in the planning or contract phase, five of which are expected to be completed during the 2023/24 financial year. The Department of Communities is also consistently assessing properties that become available across all regions that may be suitable for spot purchase.
Additionally, an expression of interest process has been released for the Housing Diversity Pipeline which includes a site in Busselton which is expected to yield approximately 30 new units. The Housing Diversity Pipeline seeks innovative development proposals that will deliver both social and affordable housing at each site.
(6)(a-b)
Given the presence of a large number of builders within and surrounding the electorate of Vasse, modular construction is not deemed the most appropriate method of delivery for the region.
Public Housing Stock for Vasse Electorate District by Local Government Area (LGA) - as at 31 July 2022
LGA
Dwelling Type
Total
Shire of Augusta - Margaret River
Singles 1
28
Singles 2
0
Seniors 1
1
Seniors 2
10
Family 2
13
Family 3
43
Family 4
4
Family 5
0
Family +6
0
Total
99
Vasse Shires Housing Data
As at 31 July 2022
LGA
Dwelling Type
Total
City of Busselton
Singles 1
48
Singles 2
2
Seniors 1
86
Seniors 2
127
Family 2
117
Family 3
183
Family 4
40
Family 5
6
Family +6
0
Total
609
Shire of Capel
Singles 1
25
Singles 2
0
Seniors 1
14
Seniors 2
31
Family 2
26
Family 3
63
Family 4
25
Family 5
4
Family +6
1
Total
189
Grand Total
897
(3) Nine properties have been demolished in the Vasse electorate since 2017, these homes had reached the end of their useful life and were considered in poor condition and uneconomical to be refurbished. Of the nine properties demolished, eight land holdings are being assessed for future uses such as redevelopment.
(4)
Vasse Shires Vacancy Data - As at 31 July 2022
Region
Returning
Not-Returning
Total
Shire of Augusta - Margaret River
2
-
2
City of Busselton
13
10
23
Shire of Capel
1
2
3
Total
16
12
28
Returning properties are vacant and undergoing maintenance, repairs or refurbishments to be made available to an applicant on the waiting list.
Not-Returning properties include those that have reached their end of life and may have been damaged beyond repair or identified for demolition or redevelopment.
(5)
Two public housing properties have been delivered in the last financial year with a further 13 in the planning or contract phase, five of which are expected to be completed during the 2023/24 financial year. The Department of Communities is also consistently assessing properties that become available across all regions that may be suitable for spot purchase.
Additionally, an expression of interest process has been released for the Housing Diversity Pipeline which includes a site in Busselton which is expected to yield approximately 30 new units. The Housing Diversity Pipeline seeks innovative development proposals that will deliver both social and affordable housing at each site.
(6)(a-b)
Given the presence of a large number of builders within and surrounding the electorate of Vasse, modular construction is not deemed the most appropriate method of delivery for the region.
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