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Housing
What it costs to rent, and how many homes are being built, where, and what kind.
Who can afford housing?Housing costs against income, by tenure, income and region, with a calculator.
48.4%of renters spend 30% or more of income on housing, year to June 2025
What does it cost to rent?Rents by region and district, and against average pay.
$593median weekly rent, new tenancies, Jun–Aug 2026
Are we building enough homes?New homes by type, region and district, per 1,000 residents.
41,091new homes consented, year to Sep 2026