The rental crisis is getting worse for Australians on low incomes and welfare recipients, a new report has shown.
Anglicare Australia, one of the largest charity networks in the country, has released a new report portraying a bleak outlook for renters in 2023.
By analysing nearly 46,000 rental listings across Australia, the report found that less than one percent of the available accommodation was affordable for a person earning a full-time minimum wage–around $42,300 (US$28,000).
Anglicare Australia executive director Kasy Chambers said the results were shocking.
“Each year, we think the market couldn’t get any worse. And each year, we’re shocked to see that it can,” she said….