Shelter Tas eNews and COVID-19 Updates, Friday 5th June 2020

According to the ABS, between 2001 and 2016, median rents in Australia grew by 131%, while median household incomes grew by just 82%. We know that the Tasmanian Private Rental Market has become increasingly unaffordable since the latest ABS data in 2016. Reports and evidence show demand outstripping supply, a shortage of affordable properties, and an increase of housing hardship across the State. Read more…