South East Queensland Displacement Monitoring
Client: Q Shelter
Delivered by AHURI Professional Services
For Q Shelter
This long-term study is monitoring the effect of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games on homelessness and the local housing market.
In early 2024, Q Shelter commissioned AHURI to develop a framework to measure potential displacement in South East Queensland, caused by anticipated changes in housing market conditions leading up to Brisbane 2032.
By re-evaluating changes over time, the report series aims to inform policy responses to ensure Brisbane 2032 delivers its intended legacy of social inclusion.
Why this research is important
While hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Games promises many benefits, there is also a risk of adverse effects on local communities. One of these risks is the displacement of low-income or vulnerable groups due to increasing housing costs and demand for short-term accommodation.
In some host cities, the Olympic and Paralympic Games has led to the creation of new social housing. After the 1956 Melbourne Games, 600 homes in the former athletes’ village were repurposed for public housing, while the 2004 Athens Games created 2,292 social and affordable dwellings. In Queensland more recently, the Homeless Action Plan for the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games provided an additional 489 beds for temporary emergency accommodation.
Effective monitoring in the lead up to and immediately after Brisbane 2032 will help mitigate risks and maximise ongoing community benefits.
Research partners
Q Shelter is Queensland’s peak body working to influence solutions to housing need and homelessness. The research is also supported by The Salvation Army, Brisbane Youth Service, YFS, inCommunity, Communify, Micah Projects, and the Committee for Brisbane.
