Renting
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The WA suburbs where rents have climbed the most
New data has revealed that the regions in WA’s north are some of the hardest places to afford to live, but there were plenty of Perth suburbs not far behind.
- Holly Thompson
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More than 5000 rooms are planned in these Sydney suburbs. None will count as a home
It was marketed as a solution to the rental crisis, but a Sydney council warns that the co-living housing “monoculture” is doing more harm than good.
- David Barwell
Record low rental affordability in Perth could have hidden silver lining
The increased median rents advertised from the March quarter of 2020 to the December quarter of 2025 show an increase of $340 per week in Perth and $300 per week in regional WA.
- Michael Philipps
WA renters forced to choose between cooling down or keeping bills low as mercury soars
A new report has revealed WA renters are sweltering through summer, unable to keep their homes cool. Low-energy efficient housing and the cost-of-living are being blamed.
- Holly Thompson
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- Climate crisis
Energy shock: families choose between cooling their homes and driving
“Intensifying global heat” has meant the time people are unable to do simple daily tasks – like walking, cleaning, or working outside – has doubled, a study has found.
- Caitlin Fitzsimmons, Bianca Hall and Courtney Kruk
Where it’s cheaper to buy a home than rent – or almost the same price
Potential home buyers may be better off buying their own home than renting. But they need to know where to look.
- Elizabeth Redman
‘An oasis of calm’: What it costs to live in Melbourne’s most liveable suburb
There’s plenty of green space, and it’s not far from the CBD, but some residents would like more affordable housing.
- Wes Mountain
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Renting in Berlin made me realise just how badly we are treated in Australia
More and more Australians are never going to own a home. When are we going to give them the rights they deserve?
- Liam Heitmann-Ryce-LeMercier
Supply strain turns up heat on government as WA rents continue to skyrocket
Cotality data shows rents have outpaced wage growth by more than two-thirds in the past five years.
- Hamish Hastie
WA’s rental crisis in numbers: Rents outpace wage growth at alarming rate
Western Australia is leading the nation for soaring rents, with new research revealing prices have climbed by two-thirds over the space of five years.
- Cameron Myles and Elizabeth Redman