Key What is it?

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

Nationally, rents have increased

by over 15% in the past year.

Many Australians spend over 30%

of their income on housing, a
threshold that denotes housing
stress.

Impact on Australians:

High housing costs strain household

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budgets, leaving less for essentials. The difficulty to afford
Increasing numbers of Australians face
safe, adequate ABILITY
homelessness. housing due to rising CRISIS
property prices,
Younger generations find it
increasingly difficult to enter the increasing rents, and
property market. stagnant wages.

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. 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,
housing.
Supporting Others
and Advocating for
Change
1. Community Involvement:
Engage with local
organizations
Contribute to charities and
non-profits.
2. Advocacy:
Raise Awareness: Use social
media and community
platforms to raise
awareness.
Political Engagement: Write
to local MPs and participate
in public forums to advocate
for policies addressing
housing affordability.
3. Supporting Local Initiatives:
Support and promote local
affordable housing projects.
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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