Mid-Rise Housing Standard Reform Around Transit Hubs in Australian Capital Cities
Planned · Australia · Last reported Nov 2025
Source: Grattan Institute
State and territory governments in Australia are recommended to adopt a Mid-Rise Housing Standard permitting developments of at least six storeys in high-demand locations such as within 2km of CBD edges, within 400m of key transit hubs, and around other high-demand commercial hubs. This reform aims to increase housing density in areas with high demand and improve housing affordability and supply.
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Residential, Commercial, Government
- Location
- Australia
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Grattan Institute
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Description | State and territory governments in Australia are recommended to adopt a Mid-Rise Housing Standard permitting developments of at least six storeys in high-demand locations such as within 2km of CBD edges, within 400m of key transit hubs, and around other high-demand commercial hubs. This reform aims to increase housing density in areas with high demand and improve housing affordability and supply. |
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Country | Australia |
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Source | Grattan Institute |
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Sector | Residential, Commercial, Government |
Article published date | 2025-11-12 |
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