Victoria 27,000 tradies short, at risk of 4000 new homes wipe out

Victoria is facing an almost 27,000 tradies shortage within the decade that is expected to drive up housing repair costs and wipe out 4000 new home builds.Master Builders Victoria have calculated the concerning figure based on current training levels contrasted with demand for work to be done as the state’s population grows. They found while the construction workforce pipeline is already at a 20,070 deficit, by 2035 the state will need 26,720 more tradies than it is projected to have.RELATED: Vic home affordability gets worse despite price plungeMelb hotspots for $100k+ home price cuts revealedBen Carroll’s government is looking to pass legislation that would add more red tape for Victorian builders who want to train apprentices.National housing target falters as home approvals fall across AustraliaThe state’s current building workforce rose by about 9180 people in 2025, not even a third of what was needed.That’s only expected to rise to 12,600 by 2035, with MBV estimating the shortfall against what is needed will cost the state about 4000 new home builds. It’s a substantive blow to state government hopes of building 80,000 homes a year in order to minimise knock on effects of hous...