Is building more homes enough to solve Australia’s housing crisis? This conversation explores housing supply, council rates, infrastructure funding, and why growing communities need more than houses.

Nathan shares his perspective on the pressures facing local government in South Australia, from councils borrowing money to operate to housing developments putting extra demand on roads, transport, sporting facilities, and community services.

“It’s like using your credit card to pay your mortgage. Obviously that’s not sustainable.”

Drawing on his experience in construction and council leadership, Nathan discusses:

• Australia’s housing crisis and the challenges of housing growth

• Council finances, residential rates, and infrastructure funding

• Higher-density housing versus urban sprawl

• Why jobs, parks, and sporting facilities matter in new developments

• Protecting Gawler’s heritage while planning for growth

• Construction costs and supply chain delays

• How local, state, and federal governments can work together

• Leadership that puts community outcomes ahead of personal credit

From a frustrated builder to a council leader, Nathan also reflects on the decision to stop complaining about the system and help change it.

Watch the conversation for a local government perspective on housing, sustainable growth, and building communities people want to live in.

What does your area need most: more homes, better roads, public transport, or community facilities? Tell us in the comments.

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