Rental Market in Australian property
Everything we've published on rental market — 8 expert guides and news pieces, plus 0 related free calculators.
Young Private Renters Aged 23 to 24 Spent 47% of Income on Rent
New AIFS research found private renters aged 23 to 24 spent 47% of gross income on rent on average in 2023-24. See the sample, method and limits.
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NewsNSW Rental Reforms One Year On: What the First Impact Report Found
NSW Fair Trading's first rental reform analysis found active rental bonds rose 1.1% to 988,603 by March 2026. The early data do not prove the reforms caused the change.
NewsNegative Gearing Reform and Housing: What Modelling Can Show
A cautious explanation of why modelled price and rent effects are scenarios rather than forecasts of the enacted 2026 tax reforms.
NewsAustralia's Housing Construction Gap: What the Accord Data Shows
Current National Housing Accord data on approvals, commencements and completions, why the stages differ and what the national figures cannot predict.
NewsAustralia's Rental Vacancy Crisis: Why Finding a Rental Has Never Been Harder
Rental vacancy rates across Australia have hit historic lows. What is driving the crisis, which cities are worst affected, and what it means for tenants, landlords, and investors.
NewsAustralia's Housing Supply Crisis (2026): Why We're 380,000 Homes Short
Australia faces a projected 380,000 dwelling shortfall over the next five years. Why construction can't keep up with demand and what it means for prices and rents.
NewsHow Record Migration Is Reshaping Australia's Housing Market in 2026
Australia's population grew by 423,600 in one year, reaching 27.7 million. How migration-driven demand is outpacing housing supply and what it means for prices and rents.
NewsAustralian Rental Market 2026: Vacancy Rates, Trends & What It Means
The state of Australia's rental market: historically low vacancy rates, rising rents, and what it means for tenants and investors.