Rental crisis hits record high as Australian households struggle

The Australian rental crisis has reached an all-time high, with 2.32 million households affected, according to The Salvation Army.

Everybody’s Home reports that four out of five renters are experiencing stress and is calling for a national campaign to address the crisis.

 

Produced By: Declan Evans

Featured In Story: Sharon Weston – renter, Jan Adams – renter , Meagan Hedger – renter, Luke Harris – Property expert, and Jessica Courtney – renter

First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 24 March 2026