Group 1 - Since 2019, rental prices in Melbourne have increased by AUD 7,800 annually, while wages have stagnated, leading to a severe housing affordability crisis affecting even middle-income groups [1][6] - PropTrack's latest data indicates that rental affordability has reached its lowest level on record, with the average Australian household able to afford only 36% of listed rental properties [3][6] - Young renters are the most impacted, with households aged 15 to 24 able to afford only 19% of available properties, and low-income families earning AUD 70,000 seeing this figure drop to just 2% [6][8] Group 2 - Despite some rental price declines in 126 suburbs and stability in 227 suburbs, renters have not experienced significant relief due to ongoing supply constraints [6][8] - Rental viewings are attracting large crowds, with renters going to great lengths to stand out, indicating a highly competitive rental market [8] - There has been a surge in shared rental applications as renters seek to alleviate financial pressure by sharing costs, which has become a common practice rather than an alternative option [8]
澳租房负担性跌至最差！年入$7万，只能承受2%挂牌房源
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-06-06 15:35