Defence Housing Australia

About Defence Housing Australia

Defence Housing Australia (DHA) is one of the country’s most successful Government Business Enterprises, established in 1988 to provide housing and related services to Defence members and their families. In fulfilling our role, we contribute to Defence retention, recruitment and operational goals. We are active in Australian residential housing and investment markets, with award-winning development, construction, acquisition and leasing programs. We are one of the largest property managers in Australia, with approximately 18,500 properties under management, worth around $10 billion. Approximately 13,000 properties are managed on behalf of investors. We are a major residential land developer, with more than $1 billion committed to projects in most capital cities and many major regional centres. We also undertake a range of development projects on behalf of government organisations, including the Department of Defence. We are committed to creating vibrant, healthy and sustainable communities that bring Defence members and new homeowners together—places they are proud to call home.