Western Australia pivots to higher density housing amid economic uncertainty
The WA Government has instigated a shift towards incentivising higher density living but is it too little too late when it comes to combatting the housing crisis?
Forecasts that the iron ore price will fall from above US$100 to $80 per tonne by the fourth quarter of 2026 has the WA government rethinking its economic and housing priorities. (Image source: Shutterstock.com)
Western Australia’s economy may be showing signs of a cool-down, but the State Government is betting big on housing in an effort to tackle the state’s affordability challenge.
The 2025-26 State Budget, announced earlier this month, delivers a $1.4 billion plan to boost housing supply, with apartments and townhouses front and centre.
As property prices continue to rise and the rental market remains tight, the state government’s pivot towards med…
