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Specialist Disability Accommodation - Investing with Purpose
Secure, accessible, and affordable housing is a fundamental human right, yet people with disabilities are at a high risk of experiencing housing insecurity. Many are forced to compromise daily essentials just to keep a roof over their heads, putting them at an increased risk of homelessness. Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) aims to address this crisis by providing housing tailored to the needs of individuals with high support requirements.
Government Funded
High Yields
Cashflow Positive
Long Term Leases
Quality Controlled
Risk Assessed
The Growing Demand for SDA
As of June 30, 2024, there were 661,267 active NDIS participants with approved funding, excluding children in early intervention, with a predicted growth rate of 6% per annum.
Of these, 38,051 participants have funding specifically for SDA and Supported Independent Living (SIL) with 3.5% of total participants (24,139) being funded for SDA, with an average allocation of $226,833 per participant.
However, only 14,088 of these participants are currently in SDA-funded housing, leaving a significant gap: 7,932 individuals with funding who are still searching for suitable accommodations and 2,119 eligible participants awaiting funding allocation.
This means that 32% of participants with SDA funding have yet to find housing solutions to meet their needs, demonstrating an ongoing, unmet demand within the SDA market.
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661,627 NDIS participants growing at 6% p/a
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32% have SDA funding & can’t find a home
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9,487 enrolled dwellings as of June,2024
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24,139 SDA funded particpants as of June, 2024
SDA Supply and Occupancy Trends
By mid-2024, the total number of enrolled SDA properties in Australia reached 9,487, reflecting a 16% annual growth. The largest growth was seen in the 'robust' category (54%) and 'high physical support' category (40%), which together added 1,415 dwellings over the past year. Despite this increase, there are still 1,920 vacancies within the SDA housing stock, primarily in shared group homes or three-bedroom units with one or two rooms already leased. These trends highlight a particular demand for two-bedroom units and individual living options that can offer participants the privacy and independence they seek.
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Current undersupply of 6,030 rooms
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High interest in individulaised living
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High demand for Robust & HPS designs
A Strategic Investment Opportunity with Purpose and Profit
Investing in SDA not only offers high rental yields—ranging from $26,027 to $111,470 per room annually, plus an additional Commonwealth Reasonable Rent Contribution (RCC) per participant—but also enables investors to contribute to resolving a pressing social issue. For example, a two-bedroom SDA home in South Brisbane could generate an annual gross return of $211,160, funded securely through the NDIS.
SDA investment aligns financial return with social impact, allowing investors to directly support the quality of life and independence of people with disabilities. This high-demand, federally backed sector offers both steady returns and the chance to make a meaningful difference, addressing an underserved and growing market in Australia’s housing landscape. With ongoing government support, SDA represents a fully managed investment option with a reliable tenant base and a long-term need for specialized housing.
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NDIS Funded portion from $26,027-$111,470 p/a per room
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Commonwealth Reasonable Rental Income and additional $7,008-$12,057 p/a per room
Government Backed Investment Opportunity
High Yields
As high as 12-18% returns
Secure long term leases
Head leases of 5 years
Positive Social Impact
Supporting people with disabilities
