Well Housed — Where Everyone Wins

Who we are

Well Housed is an independent research organisation working to fill critical blind spots in Australia's housing knowledge.

We help Australia understand what a healthy housing system requires to improve decision-making and the paths forward, so more Australians are well housed.

Well Housed's goal is a healthy housing system with positive social and economic gains built on stability, quality and choice.

What we've learned

Over the past three years we have examined housing systems across the globe to draw on the best international models to shape our work advancing a healthier Australian housing system.

Our work has been informed by world-leading housing experts, economists, and innovative public servants.

Well Housed's research looks forwards, not backwards to address our housing crisis.

What we do

Research

Bring together global evidence and local insight to understand healthy systems, clarify Australia's needs and show where the costs fall.

Analysis and pathways

Identify what Australia's housing system requires, where the blind spots are, and the most viable paths forward.

Evidence

Provide the insight governments, funders and the housing ecosystem need to make clearer, more confident decisions.

Tools

Make the health of the housing system visible – what 'healthy' looks like, where Australia can improve, and which paths forward offer the greatest value.

Why this matters

A healthier housing system benefits everyone.

People have real choice in where and how they live
Housing developers, investors and others in the housing ecosystem can plan and invest with confidence
Communities are stronger and more resilient
Governments can enact more constructive policy
Governments can stimulate more effective action from the housing ecosystem
Australia gains major economic and productivity benefits
Australia reduces the substantial economic and social risks created by a fragile housing system

Our people

Wendy Geitz

Executive leader

Wendy is a specialist in strategic transformation across construction, financial services and the not‑for‑profit sector. Formerly CEO of Geyer and General Manager of DEGW Australia, she has guided complex mergers, business transformations and organisational change. She brings a blend of analytical rigour and pragmatic leadership that enables organisations to succeed. Wendy sits on Well Housed’s Board.

Fiona Ingram

Director, SenseSmith

Fiona specialises in changing real-world systems with a background in strategic foresight, business innovation and social impact. Her experience across commercial, social and government sectors helps organisations understand what matters and marshall change with confidence. She brings a unique capacity to make sense of complexity and design coherent and attractive paths forward. Fiona sits on Well Housed’s Board and is a member of the Reseach Committee.

Professor Christian (Andi) Nygaard

Professor of Housing Economics · City Futures Research Centre UNSW

Andi is an applied housing and social economist. He has directed the Swinburne AHURI Research Centre and led major research on the social, economic and environmental value of affordable housing. His expertise in cost‑benefit analysis and system‑wide economic impacts supports better decision‑making in the housing system. Andi is a member of Well Housed’s Research Committee.

Professor Hal Pawson

Emeritus Professor · Housing Research and Policy, City Futures Research Centre UNSW

Hal is an eminent housing policy researcher with decades of comparative international and Australian experience and has led major research programs through AHURI and the Australian Research Council. His work provides a clear understanding of how housing systems succeed, fail and evolve over time. Hal is a member of Well Housed’s Research Committee.

Dr Kyle Peyton

Senior Research Fellow · Melbourne Institute, University of Melbourne

Kyle is a Senior Research Fellow in applied economics and social research specialising in causal inference and the design and analysis of randomised experiments across social research settings. His expertise lies in uncovering behavioural patterns and real‑world dynamics that self‑reported data cannot reveal. Kyle is a member of Well Housed’s Research Committee.

Steve Spurr

Director, Spurcoe

Steve is strategist working at the intersection of public purpose, insight and organisational decision making. His background spans executive leadership, organisational strategy, research design, and research translation. He brings an ability to uncover system dynamics, surface the insights that matter and build frameworks that guide practical action. Steve sits on Well Housed’s Board and is a member of the research committee.

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Well Housed welcomes contact from those interested in supporting our work.

We are not a funder and do not respond to requests for grants or financial support.

Building the system intelligence Australia's housing decisions require