This section provides a detailed report on our operational performance by region in
2019–20.

Northern Territory region

As at 30 June 2020, DHA managed 1,773 properties in the Northern Territory (NT) region. The majority were located in Darwin and Tindal and were freestanding three and four bedroom houses. We managed a number of townhouses and high rise apartments located within close proximity to the Darwin CBD. Properties in the region accommodated ADF members working at a number of ADF bases and establishments, including RAAF Base Darwin, RAAF Base Tindal and Larrakeyah Barracks.

Table 3.12: NT region property provisioning and related services 2019–20

North Queensland region

As at 30 June 2020, DHA managed 1,741 properties in the North Queensland (NQLD) region. The majority were located in Townsville and Cairns and were freestanding three and four bedroom houses. We managed a number of townhouses and high rise apartments located within close proximity to the city centre. Properties in the region accommodated ADF members working at a number of ADF bases and establishments, including Lavarack Barracks and HMAS Cairns.

Table 3.13: NQLD region property provisioning and related services 2019–20

South Queensland region

As at 30 June 2020, DHA managed 3,403 properties in the South Queensland (SQLD) region. The majority were located in Brisbane and Ipswich and a smaller number were located in Toowoomba and the Gold Coast. The majority of properties were freestanding three and four bedroom houses. We also managed a number of townhouses and high rise apartments. Properties in the region accommodated ADF members working at a number of ADF bases and establishments, including Gallipoli Barracks, Kokoda Barracks and RAAF Base Amberley.

Table 3.14: SQLD region property provisioning and related services 2019–20

New South Wales region

As at 30 June 2020, DHA managed 4,617 properties in the New South Wales (NSW) region. The majority were located in Sydney and a smaller number were located in the Hunter Valley (Newcastle and Singleton) and Nowra. The majority of properties were freestanding three and four bedroom houses. Our Sydney property portfolio comprises a mix of freestanding houses, townhouses and high rise apartments, reflective of the region’s higher population and housing density. Our properties accommodated ADF members working at a number of ADF bases and establishments, including Holsworthy Barracks, School of Infantry Singleton, RAAF Base Williamtown, HMAS Creswell and the broader Fleet Base East.

Table 3.15: NSW region property provisioning and related services 2019–20

Australian Capital Territory

As at 30 June 2020, DHA managed 2,867 properties in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and Riverina region. The majority were located in the Canberra region, which includes properties in adjacent NSW cities. A smaller number were located in Wagga Wagga (NSW), Albury (NSW) and Wodonga (VIC). The majority of properties were freestanding three and four bedroom houses, however we managed a number of townhouses and high rise apartments located close to the Canberra CBD. Properties in the region accommodated ADF members working at a number of ADF bases and establishments, including HMAS Harman, Headquarters Joint Operation Command, Kapooka, Latchford Barracks, Royal Military College, Duntroon and the administrative headquarters of the ADF at Russell.

Table 3.16: ACT region property provisioning and related services 2019–20

Victoria and Tasmania region

As at 30 June 2020, DHA managed 1,187 properties in the Victoria (VIC) and Tasmania (TAS) region. The majority were located in Victoria including greater Melbourne, Puckapunyal, Frankston and Sale. We managed 28 properties in Hobart. The majority of properties were freestanding three and four bedroom houses, however, we managed a number of townhouses and high rise apartments located close to the Melbourne CBD. Properties in the region accommodated ADF members working at a number of ADF bases and establishments, including Simpson Barracks, Victoria Barracks, Puckapunyal Military Area, RAAF Williams, HMAS Cerberus, and RAAF Base East Sale.

Table 3.17: VIC and TAS region property provisioning and related services 2019–20

South Australia region

As at 30 June 2020, DHA managed 1,105 properties in the South Australia (SA) region. The majority were located in and around Adelaide and were freestanding three and four bedroom houses. We managed a number of townhouses and high rise apartments located close to the Adelaide CBD. Properties in the region accommodated ADF members working at a number of ADF bases and establishments including RAAF Base Edinburgh, Keswick Barracks and Woodside Barracks.

Table 3.18: SA region property provisioning and related services 2019–20

Western Australia region

As at 30 June 2020, DHA managed 1,028 properties in the Western Australia (WA) region. The majority were located in Perth and Rockingham, and a small number of properties were located in Broome, Exmouth, Geraldton, Karratha and Pearce. The majority of properties were freestanding three and four bedroom houses, however we managed a number of townhouses and high rise apartments. Properties in the region accommodated ADF members working at a number of ADF bases and establishments including Fleet Base West, RAAF Base Pearce, Irwin Barracks and Campbell Barracks.

Table 3.19: WA region property provisioning and related services 2019–20