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Rental Affordability Index – WA

Shelter WA < 1 mins read

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 Perth suburbs and regional WA areas, or to arrange an interview, please email: [email protected]


Contact details:

[email protected]

0403 920 301 

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