Council news – 27 February 2024

Published on 27 February 2024

We know the issue of housing affordability is a concern for many people in our shire. We’re committed to making more homes available for more people.

Find out what actions we’re taking to address affordable housing in a bi-monthly enewsletter.

Visit www.shape.mountalexander.vic.gov.au/affordable-housing, and click ‘Follow’ for updates on what we’re doing.

For a large print hardcopy update, please call our Customer Service team on 5471 1700.

Snapshot on affordable housing in Mount Alexander Shire:

5,696 more people will call the shire home by 2046.$430 is the median weekly rent in the shire.
47% of shire households are in rental stress.
More than 700 households in the shire have an unmet need for affordable housing.
At least 14% of shire households are in mortgage stress.