PUBLIC HOUSING

Applications for public housing in the Northern Territory (NT) declined by 2% between 2005-06 and 2006-07, a much smaller decline than the 13% between 2004-05 and 2005-06. However, the proportion of public housing applicants experiencing wait times of more than six months rose from 55% in 2005-06 to 62% in 2006-07. Public housing stock numbers dropped slightly during the same period from 5392 to 5352.

Length of time tenants waited to be allocated public housing: Northern Territory - 2005-06 to 2006-07