Abstract
The Scoping Study of Migration and Housing Needs examines the housing characteristics of recently arrived permanent and temporary migrants by their visa category. It uses data from a number of sources including the 2006 population Census and the 2006 and 2010 General Social Surveys (GSS). Migrant groups examined include overseas students, skilled temporary migrants on the 457 sub-class visa, New Zealand citizens (who migrate without a visa under the Trans-Tasman Agreement), and permanent migrants in the skilled, family and humanitarian migration visa categories. Migrants' household and housing characteristics are examined including: household type, household size, location, housing tenure and housing costs. Some comparisons are made with the Australian-born population where relevant. The study also examines changes in some of these household and housing characteristics with longer residence in Australia.
| Original language | English |
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| Place of Publication | Canberra, Australia. |
| Commissioning body | National Housing Supply Council Unit, Department of the Treasury |
| Publication status | Published - 2012 |