About Us

The Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI) is a national research organisation, specialising in housing and urban research and policy.

Almost half of Australians' personal assets are held in housing, much of it in the towns and cities that make up one of the world's most highly urbanised nations. Housing assistance programs total more than four billion dollars annually. On a yearly basis, approximately 5% of Gross Domestic Product is spent on housing.

AHURI's mission is to make a real difference to housing and related urban outcomes throughout Australia by the creation and dissemination of knowledge in housing markets, housing policy and programs, and the urban environment in cities, towns and regions.  The broad aims of AHURI are to:

1. Link quality research and the development of ideas with policy development, program evaluation and project development in the public and private sectors.
2. Be a leader in its field assisting policy makers at all levels in identifying trends, establishing possible solutions and drawing together the best information and understanding within Australia whilst drawing upon international experience.

AHURI is organised as a network comprising a small management company, AHURI Ltd, in Melbourne, and seven participating Research Centres, throughout Australia.

The role of AHURI Ltd is to lead the organisation, to manage and co-ordinate the research and dissemination process, and stimulate policy debate. AHURI Ltd is governed by a Board of Directors and the research is undertaken by the Research Centres.  AHURI receives funding from three sources:

• Government Grants from the Commonwealth, State and Territory
• Contributions from the participating Research Centres
• Commercial Research

AHURI People

The AHURI Board, Panel, Research Centre Directors, Assistant Directors and Office Staff

AHURI Research Centres

Contact details for the AHURI Research Centres

Annual Reports

The Annual Report details the research activities of AHURI Ltd and the AHURI Research Centres Nationwide.

Employment

Current employment opportunities at AHURI