08/06/2026
What most people don't know about NDIS housing?
Specialist Disability Accommodation, or SDA, is one of the most misunderstood parts of the Australian property market.
At first glance, it looks like a straightforward opportunity. Government-backed rent, long-term tenants, and stronger returns than a standard rental property. According to the most recent NDIS quarterly data, more than 24,000 Australians are currently funded for SDA, with around 15,000 already living in SDA homes and another 9,600 actively looking for one.
That demand is real. But the full picture is more detailed than the headline numbers suggest.
There are now more than 11,000 enrolled SDA dwellings across Australia, with new homes being added every quarter. As supply grows, the location, design category, and tenant fit of each home matter much more than they used to.
In simple terms, not every SDA build is a good investment. The right home in the right area can change a tenant's life and deliver a great outcome for the owner. The wrong one can sit empty.
We have built several NDIS homes over the years, and the projects that work best are the ones where the location is matched to real local demand, the design meets current SDA standards, and a care provider is involved early.
At build2grow, this is one of the areas we genuinely care about. When an NDIS home is done well, it does more than generate a return. It gives someone a place that actually suits how they live. That part of the job never gets old.