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How the rental crisis is changing our cities
Apr 13, 2025
Inga Ting, a data journalist with the ABC's Digital Story Innovations team, dives into Australia’s escalating rental crisis. She reveals how skyrocketing rents are pushing average-income families out of key urban areas, with Perth unexpectedly becoming the most unaffordable city. The discussion highlights personal stories, emphasizing the struggle of single parents and the wider societal impact. Inga also explores various political responses and innovative strategies to stabilize rental affordability and improve the situation for renters.
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- The rental crisis in Australia is forcing average income families out of affordable neighborhoods, highlighting a significant housing affordability issue.
- Proposed political measures to alleviate the rental crisis, such as increasing housing supply and capping international student numbers, may take time to show effectiveness.
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The Rental Crisis: A Growing Concern
The rental crisis in Australia has become a significant issue, with skyrocketing rents pushing average income households out of affordability in many areas. Recent data shows that these families can no longer afford to live in neighborhoods that were once considered accessible. A critical threshold is that rents consuming 30% or more of a household's income indicate unaffordability. The crisis has escalated to a point where, in cities like Perth and Adelaide, upwards of 70% of postcodes now exceed this affordability benchmark.
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