With the federal election just days away, Everybody’s Home is calling on the next government to make a huge investment in public and community housing, as a new report underscores the stark reality of the housing crisis.
Anglicare’s Rental Affordability Snapshot for 2025 released today shows across Australia there were:
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No rentals (0%) affordable for a person on Youth Allowance
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Three rentals (0%) affordable for a person on Jobseeker
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28 rentals (0.1%) affordable for a person on the Disability Support Pension
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165 rentals (0.3%) affordable for a person on the Age Pension.
Everybody’s Home spokesperson Maiy Azize said the housing crisis won’t end without a huge investment in social housing.
“The housing crisis is one of the most pressing issues facing Australians today and will be front of mind for many as they cast their votes this week,” Ms Azize said.
"People want an end to soaring rents, poor rental standards, and insecure housing. They want relief from housing stress and the constant threat of homelessness.
“An overwhelming majority of Australians tell us that they want to see the next federal government spend more money on social housing – these are low-cost rentals for people who need it the most. Right now, there are almost no affordable rentals in Australia for a single person relying on income support.
“The private market alone can not solve the housing crisis because private rentals are not guaranteed to be affordable. This report shows that although there are thousands more properties available to rent this year compared to recent years, Australians will still find little relief.
"With a social housing shortfall of 640,000 homes that is only growing, Australia is counting on the federal government to step up and take action."
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