Rents now take two-thirds of pay in Sydney, half or more in every capital city
A single worker earning $70,000 would spend 50 to 69% of income on rent across Australian capitals, pushing millions into housing stress.
Why it mattersMillions of Australians now cannot afford basic housing without severe financial strain. Rents have risen nearly $50 since March 2025 alone.
AustraliaAustralian renters face unprecedented pressure, with single workers priced out of all major cities. Regional centres are also no longer affordable alternatives.
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