Key What is it?

Statistics
House Prices: The median house price in
major cities like Sydney and Melbourne
exceeds $1 million.

Rental Costs: Nationally, rents have

increased by over 15% in the past year.

Income vs. Housing Costs: Many

Australians spend over 30% of their
income on housing, a threshold that
denotes housing stress.

Impact on Australians:

Financial Stress: High housing costs strain

household budgets, leaving less for
essentials like food, healthcare, and
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The significant challenge
HOUSING
AFFORD-
education. faced by many Australians
in affording safe and
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Homelessness: Increasing numbers of
Australians face homelessness due to the adequate housing. Rising CRISIS
inability to afford housing. property prices, increasing
rents, and stagnant wages
Generational Inequality: Younger contribute to this growing
generations find it increasingly difficult to
issue.
enter the property market.

Get Involved,
Stay Informed,
and Make a
Difference!
By understanding the housing
affordability crisis and taking
proactive steps, you can
mitigate its impact on yourself
and help support others facing
similar challenges. Use the
resources provided to stay
informed and advocate for
meaningful change in your
community. Together, we can
work towards a future where
everyone has access to
affordable, safe, and adequate
housing.
Supporting Others
and Advocating for
Change
1. Community Involvement:
Volunteer: Engage with local
organizations that support those
facing housing stress and
homelessness.
Donate: Contribute to charities and
non-profits focused on housing
affordability and support services.
2. Advocacy:
Raise Awareness: Use social
media and community platforms
to raise awareness about the
housing crisis.
Political Engagement: Write to local
MPs and participate in public
forums to advocate for policies
addressing housing affordability.
3. Supporting Local Initiatives:
Affordable Housing Projects:
Support and promote local
affordable housing projects.
Education: Educate friends and
family about the crisis and ways
they can contribute to mitigating
the issue.

Mitigating the
Issue for
Yourself
3. Affordable Housing Options:
Community Housing:
Investigate community
housing options that offer
more affordable rental
prices.
Co-Housing: Consider co-
housing arrangements,
sharing expenses with others
to reduce individual costs.
4. Renting vs. Buying:
Assess Needs: Evaluate your
financial situation and
lifestyle to determine
whether renting or buying is
more viable.
Research: Investigate
various suburbs and
properties to find affordable
options that meet your
needs.
Mitigating the
Issue for
Yourself
1. Financial Planning:
Budgeting: Create a detailed
budget to manage income and
expenses effectively.
Savings Plan: Establish a
savings plan dedicated to
housing costs, including
deposits and emergency funds.
2. Government Assistance:
First Home Owner Grant: Explore
eligibility for state-specific
grants and concessions.
Rent Assistance: Check if you
qualify for Commonwealth Rent
Assistance to ease rental
burdens.
RESOURCES
Government Resources:
Australian Government Housing
Portal: housing.gov.au
First Home Owner Grant Information:
firsthome.gov.au
Commonwealth Rent Assistance:
servicesaustralia.gov.au
Non-Profit Organizations:
Homelessness Australia:
homelessnessaustralia.org.au
Community Housing Industry
Association:
communityhousing.com.au
The Salvation Army Housing:
salvationarmy.org.au
Educational Resources:
AHURI (Australian Housing and
Urban Research Institute):
ahuri.edu.au
Grattan Institute Housing Reports:
grattan.edu.au
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