Are Modular Homes the Fix for Australia’s Housing Affordability Crisis?
Australia is facing a housing affordability crisis that shows no signs of easing. Homeownership is slipping out of reach for many, rent prices are surging, and the national housing shortfall is projected to hit 175,000 homes by 2027. In this landscape, modular housing—once dismissed as a niche option—has emerged as one of the most promising solutions on the horizon. While it’s not a complete fix on its own, the evidence suggests modular construction could be the game-changer Australia desperately needs.
