The annual National Shelter-SGS Economics and Planning Rental Affordability Index will go live on Tuesday 14 November, with confronting trends for Queensland.
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Rental affordability has somewhat stabilised in Brisbane after rapid declines in recent years - but it remains at record lows, according to the 11th annual National Shelter-SGS Economics and Planning Rental Affordability Index released today. The index, which compares rents to incomes, found Brisbane’s affordability declined 2% in the past 12 months following a 24% drop from 2020 to 2024. The Rental Affordability Index now includes Housing All Australians as a key partner, reflecting the critical role of business and public-private partnerships in addressing the nation's housing crisis. Brisbane’s median rent of $643 now consumes 29% of the median rental…
On Monday 24 November the 11th annual National Shelter-SGS Economics and Planning Rental Affordability Index will be released. For an embargoed copy of the report, and access to an interactive dashboard showing the affordability of the suburbs in your area, or to arrange an interview, please email: [email protected] details: [email protected]
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