Housing Affordability in Western Australia 2025: A long way from home

Abstract

Housing has emerged as one of the most urgent and complex challenges facing Western Australia. From urging rents to escalating house prices, the state’s housing market is being stretched to its limits, placing acute pressure on households, communities and service providers alike. The issue is not simply one of affordability, but of access, equity and sustainability. Wherever you turn, the signs of a housing system under strain are impossible to ignore. This latest BCEC Housing Affordability in Western Australia 2025 report offers a comprehensive and evidence-based response to WA’s housing situation, and critical insights into homelessness and housing need.