SDA Finder – Find Specialist Disability Accommodation
Search SDA homes by location, SDA design category, dwelling type, accessibility features and availability. Housing Match helps people with disability, families and support teams compare suitable options and find a home that fits the person – not just an available vacancy.
Housing Match starts with the person – not the vacancy
Finding the right SDA home is about more than an available place. The SDA design category, accessibility features, location, household composition and compatibility all matter. The SDA Finder helps you search by what the person needs — so you can compare options and find a home that fits, not just a property that’s available.
SDA Design Categories
All SDA properties are enrolled under one of four NDIS design categories. Choose a category to start searching, or browse all SDA properties.
Improved Liveability
For participants with sensory, cognitive or intellectual disability. Features improved lighting, acoustics and layout to support daily living.
Search Improved LiveabilityFully Accessible
For participants with significant physical disability. Includes wider doorways, step-free access, accessible bathrooms and kitchen features.
Search Fully AccessibleHigh Physical Support
The highest design standard — ceiling hoists, emergency power and structural provisions for complex assistive technology. For very high physical support needs.
Search High Physical SupportRobust
For participants whose disability involves extreme functional impairment or very high support needs. Reinforced walls, secure fencing and durable fitout for safety.
Search RobustHow to Use the SDA Finder
1. Choose a location
Start with the suburb, region or state where you want to live.
2. Select the appropriate SDA design category
Filter by Improved Liveability, Fully Accessible, High Physical Support or Robust.
3. Compare properties and request further information
Review each listing’s accessibility features, dwelling type and availability, then enquire or apply.
What to Consider When Choosing SDA
Beyond the SDA design category, these factors help determine whether a property is the right fit.
Location and community access
Proximity to family, transport, shops, parks and community services.
SDA design category
Improved Liveability, Fully Accessible, High Physical Support or Robust — matched to the participant’s needs.
Accessibility features
Ceiling hoists, roll-in showers, wide doorways, adjustable benchtops and assistive technology.
Dwelling type
House, villa/townhouse, apartment, duplex, group home or specialist dwelling.
Current availability
Enrolment status, number of participant places and when the vacancy becomes available.
Compatibility and living preferences
Household composition, housemate lifestyle preferences and compatibility with existing residents.
Support arrangements
SIL support ratios, overnight models and whether the SIL provider is separate from the SDA provider.
Can’t Find the Right SDA Property?
If you can’t find a suitable SDA property in the current search results, Housing Match can help. Tell us what you’re looking for and we’ll identify potential options from our network of SDA providers — including properties that may not yet be publicly listed.
🏠 Can't find the right housing?
Tell us what you're looking for in under 2 minutes. We'll search listings, find compatible housing, and notify suitable providers.
SDA Finder FAQs
What is the SDA Finder?
The SDA Finder is Housing Match’s dedicated search hub for Specialist Disability Accommodation. It helps you search current SDA properties by location, SDA design category, dwelling type, accessibility features and availability — so you can compare suitable options and find a home that fits the person.
How do I search for SDA properties by design category?
Select the SDA pathway on the Housing Match property search, then use the SDA design category filter to narrow results to Improved Liveability, Fully Accessible, High Physical Support or Robust. You can combine this with location, dwelling type and accessibility feature filters.
What if I can’t find a suitable SDA property?
If no current SDA listing matches your needs, use the Housing Match Finder to tell us what you’re looking for. We’ll capture your location, SDA design category, accessibility requirements and preferences, and identify potential options from our network of SDA providers.
Can I search SDA properties without an NDIS plan?
Yes, you can browse SDA properties on Housing Match without an account. To enquire or apply for a specific property, you can create a free account. Support coordinators and allied health professionals can also search on behalf of their clients.