Geographic location can influence housing conditions. For example, there is generally more choice of housing in urban areas than in rural areas. The geographic distribution of Indigenous people varies in each state. The type of dwelling varied according to geographic location. This partly reflects the availability of this type of accommodation in these areas.
Indigenous households are much more likely to be renters than owners or purchasers.
Indigenous people living in rented dwellings were part of larger households than those living in dwellings that were either owned or being purchased. The ability to purchase a home is closely related to income. The quality of housing can affect the health of the occupants. The absence of running water, toilets and bathing facilities can lead to an increased incidence of disease among dwelling occupants 4 . Dwellings in rural areas were less likely than those in capital cities or other urban areas to have these facilities.