87.8 per cent dwellings are occupied in New Auckland compared with 85 per cent in the Gladstone Region.

The proportion of occupied dwellings fluctuated over time, with a 10.3 per cent reduction in occupied dwellings between 2011 and 2016. Between 2016 and 2021 the proportion of occupied dwellings increased by 6.6 per cent. While there has been a 4.3 per cent decrease in the proportion of dwellings in 2021 compared to 2011 there are 277 more occupied dwellings.

In 2011, there were 138 unoccupied dwellings, while in 2016 this increased to 359. In 2021, this reduced to 257, meaning there were 119 more unoccupied dwellings in 2021 compared to 2011.

Most of the housing in the New Auckland is separate houses at 79.5 per cent which is 6.8 per cent higher than the Gladstone Region.

Considerations:

• There is a sizable number of properties that are unoccupied in New Auckland, which could provide an opportunity to help with current housing challenges within the region.