South Australia has recorded its highest annual number of completed homes, with new figures showing the state was the only Australian jurisdiction to post growth in housing completions over the past year.
Data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows 14,130 homes were completed in South Australia in the year to March 2026. That is an increase of 16.5 per cent from the 12,131 homes completed in the previous year and exceeds the state government’s annual target of 13,500 homes.
The figures come as governments across Australia continue to face pressure to increase housing supply amid rising demand and affordability challenges.
According to the ABS, South Australia recorded a 16.2 per cent rise in housing completions over the year to March 2026, while every other state and territory experienced a decline over the same period.
The data also points to continued activity in the construction sector. A total of 14,893 homes commenced construction during the year, up 15.2 per cent from 12,923 a year earlier.
Meanwhile, the number of homes under construction reached 15,605, compared with 14,878 in the previous year, suggesting a steady pipeline of residential projects.
The SA Government said the results reflected the impact of its Housing Roadmap, which has included planning reforms, land releases and investment in the construction workforce. It has also pledged a further $1 billion to accelerate strategic land development, apartment projects, public housing renewal and the training of tradespeople.
Housing Minister Nick Champion said the figures showed the state’s reforms were continuing to support new housing supply.
“While every other state has gone backwards, our housing reforms continue to result in record breaking growth,” he said.
“Behind these numbers are thousands of South Australian families who now have a place to call home.”
Mr Champion said the number of homes currently under construction suggested the level of building activity was likely to continue.
“We’ve got more homes under construction right now than ever before, which means this growth has further to run,” he said.
Housing supply has become a national policy priority, with federal, state and territory governments introducing a range of planning reforms and funding initiatives to increase construction and improve affordability. Industry groups have welcomed efforts to boost housing stock but continue to warn that labour shortages, construction costs and planning delays remain challenges across many parts of the country.
The latest ABS figures provide an early indication that South Australia’s housing pipeline has strengthened, although the longer-term impact on housing affordability and availability will depend on how quickly new homes reach the market and whether supply keeps pace with population growth.
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