Q1 2026 Edition | Instant Download
Australian Building Industry
Health Report
The most comprehensive independent snapshot of the Australian building and construction industry available. Built for builders, trades, developers and suppliers who need to make decisions based on what's actually happening.
THE REPORT THE INDUSTRY HAD ASKED FOR.
Just a Snapshot of the Findings...
81,000
Homes short of the National Housing Accord target in the first 15 months alone. Forecasters expect a 262,000-home shortfall by 2029.
82.9
The Westpac ‘time to buy a dwelling’ index; a cycle low, sitting 37 points below its long-run average. Buyers want to build. They’re just increasingly afraid to.
+30%
Diesel surge in three weeks. PVC up 27%. Polyethylene up 36%. The Strait of Hormuz closure is now the single largest near-term risk variable for Australian construction.
$391K
New national median lot price — up 10.3% year-on-year. Land is re-accelerating at more than 3× the rate of consumer inflation.
97,000+
Homebuyer reviews analysed. The pattern: experience starts strong in sales and falls apart after handover. Post-warranty response is the single biggest complaint.
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What You'll Actually Do
With It...
Price your next job with real data, not guesses
City-by-city cost escalation forecasts, material price trends, and the true impact of the Hormuz shock are all in here.
Know which developers control the land in your market
Full Top 30 developer rankings, state by state. Who's releasing in 2026, what incentive deals are running, and where the H&L opportunity actually sits.
Understand what homebuyers actually want
97,000+ homebuyer reviews analysed. The top 7 complaint patterns. What makes the difference between a 1-star and a 5-star experience.
Walk into any conversation informed
Whether you're negotiating an H&L deal, explaining to a client why costs have moved, or assessing the risk of working with a particular builder, this report gives you the data to back yourself.
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Whos It For?
The most comprehensive independent snapshot of the Australian building and construction industry available. Data from more than a dozen authoritative sources — the ABS, ASIC, Westpac, HIA, Master Builders Australia, RLB, OpenLot, the QBCC and more.
HOME BUILDERS
TRADIES
LAND DEVELOPERS
NEW HOMES SALES CONSULTANTS
INDUSTRy PROFESSIONALS & SUPPLIERS
GOVERNMENT & INDUSTRY BODIES
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Frequently Asked Questions
Your Questions, Answered Clearly
Who is this report for?
This report is built for anyone who makes decisions in or around the Australian building and construction industry — builders, trades business owners, developers, suppliers, and industry advisors. If your livelihood is connected to housing construction, this report gives you the data to make better decisions.
What makes this different from free industry reports?
Most free reports are summaries of summaries — they're thin on data and written for a general audience. This report draws on more than a dozen authoritative sources including the ABS, ASIC, Westpac, HIA, Master Builders Australia, RLB, and OpenLot, and goes several layers deeper than anything publicly available. The Iran conflict and supply chain section alone covers ground no free source has touched.
Is the data current?Is the data current?
Yes. This is the 2026 edition, compiled and published in early 2026. All data reflects the most recently available figures from each source at time of publication. Where forecasts are included, the source and methodology are clearly referenced.
How do I receive the report?
Instantly. After purchase you'll receive a download link by email. The report is a PDF — readable on any device, easy to save, print, or share with your team.
What's your refund policy?
We stand by our research. If you don't find the report genuinely useful — full refund, no questions asked. Just email us within 7 days of purchase.
Does it cover my state?
Yes. Building activity and approvals, cost escalation forecasts, land data, developer rankings, and government incentives are all broken down state by state.
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