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Australia's Housing Crisis: $112K Income Needed for Affordability

3/19/2025

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Australia's housing crisis deepens, as the "Priced Out 2025" report reveals that even renters earning $100,000 are feeling the pinch. With average rents soaring 52% since March 2020, a staggering income of $112,275 is now needed for affordable housing in major cities. The report urgently urges government intervention to expand social housing and alleviate mounting rental stress.

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Australia's housing crisis deepens, as the "Priced Out 2025" report reveals that even renters earning $100,000 are feeling the pinch. With average rents soaring 52% since March 2020, a staggering income of $112,275 is now needed for affordable housing in major cities. The report urgently urges government intervention to expand social housing and alleviate mounting rental stress.