Homelessness Risk Surges to 3 Million Australians

A new report highlights a 63% increase in Australians at risk of homelessness due to rising rental stress and insufficient housing supply.

Between 2016 and 2022, the number of Australians at risk of homelessness grew from 1.5-2 million to 2.7-3.2 million, according to Impact Economics.
Victoria and Queensland experienced the highest increases in homelessness risk, with Victoria's at-risk population rising by 67%.
Frontline homelessness services are overwhelmed, with many unable to meet the demand, leaving calls unanswered and doors closed at times.
A significant factor in the crisis is a 17.9% rise in rental stress since the 2021 Census, exacerbating the lack of affordable housing.
Homelessness Australia is advocating for increased funding and expansion of Housing First programs to address the growing demand for services.