May 20, 2026

EBS 17: Public Housing | Does It Really Hurt Capital Growth?

40 minutes

Episode 17 tests the claim that public housing hurts capital growth. Using census data from 2006 to 2021, we compare suburbs with low and high levels of public housing and find no meaningful difference in long term price growth. We also examine changes in public housing over time and show they do not provide a reliable signal for future growth either. The episode goes further by looking at yield and vacancy, finding that higher public housing areas can still deliver solid rental performance. The takeaway is simple. Public housing may affect a suburb’s price point, but the data does not support the idea that it damages growth.

Episode Highlights:

00:00 - Introduction

01:13 - What is public housing?

02:54 - Examples of public housing numbers

05:27 - Relationship between govt. housing and long term growth

11:43 - Why public housing has not impact on capital growth

14:03 - 15 year change in public housing vs capital growth

20:05 - 10 year change in public housing vs capital growth

21:47 - 5 year change in public housing vs capital growth

23:11 - Why?

27:55 - Public housing vs gross yield

29:06 - Public housing vs vacancy rate

29:39 - Why?

33:37 - Public housing vs typical value

36:25 - How to counter problem tenants

38:05 - Conclusion

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Please be aware that the content presented in this video is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.

• The information provided is not tailored to your individual circumstances, and we do not consider your specific financial situation.

• It is strongly recommended to consult with a qualified financial advisor or professional before making any financial decisions based on the content of this video, as we have neither offered nor provided legal, financial, or taxation advice to the Listener, Reader, or Viewer.

• We do not hold an Australian Financial Services Licence as defined by section 9 of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) and are not authorised to provide financial services.

• Any actions taken by viewers based on the information in this video are at their own risk.

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May 20, 2026

EBS 17: Public Housing | Does It Really Hurt Capital Growth?

40 minutes

Episode Highlights:

00:00 - Introduction

01:13 - What is public housing?

02:54 - Examples of public housing numbers

05:27 - Relationship between govt. housing and long term growth

11:43 - Why public housing has not impact on capital growth

14:03 - 15 year change in public housing vs capital growth

20:05 - 10 year change in public housing vs capital growth

21:47 - 5 year change in public housing vs capital growth

23:11 - Why?

27:55 - Public housing vs gross yield

29:06 - Public housing vs vacancy rate

29:39 - Why?

33:37 - Public housing vs typical value

36:25 - How to counter problem tenants

38:05 - Conclusion

=============================================================

Got questions or feedback?

Email us: PODCAST (AT) SUBURBDATA.COM.AU

=============================================================

Viewer Favourites

👉 Q&A with Jeremy Sheppard: Entering/Exiting Markets, Buyers Agents, Suburb Selection and More - https://youtu.be/nrxq5l2MIuw

👉 How to Analyse a Property Market - https://youtu.be/TMgvL07LzXs

👉 DSR Success Rate - https://youtu.be/tSBtiD1BLqo

👉 Demand to Supply Ratio Tutorials - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWD8h9iMOyGi7zCG37dRhAxXows2SZw7-

=============================================================

DISCLAIMER:

Please be aware that the content presented in this video is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.

• The information provided is not tailored to your individual circumstances, and we do not consider your specific financial situation.

• We do not hold an Australian Financial Services Licence as defined by section 9 of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) and are not authorised to provide financial services.

• Any actions taken by viewers based on the information in this video are at their own risk.

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