Australia is building a lot of new homes. But is the datacentre boom holding us back? | Greg Jericho
Australia’s housing market is seeing its strongest construction surge since 2016, with many new homes underway. At the same time, the rapid expansion of AI‑focused data centres is drawing substantial electricity and semiconductor supplies, raising material costs and risking project delays for builders as both sectors compete for limited resources. The pressure could affect overall housing affordability and slow the pace of new builds.