A major new survey reveals rising housing costs are placing increasing financial strain on Australians, with renters bearing the brunt of the pressure. The long-running Hilda survey, which has tracked household finances since 2001, highlights growing concerns over affordability as part of its latest findings. The data suggests a widening gap in economic stress, particularly among those paying rent rather than owning homes. For those seeking deeper insight into Australia’s financial challenges, the full report offers detailed analysis of the trends shaping household budgets.
Housing costs are up with renters worst affected and financial stress is also growing, according to the largest survey of its typeGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastEvery year, thousands of Australians answer a series of questions as part of the long-running Hilda survey.This questionnaire – more expansively known as the household, income and labour dynamics in Australia survey – has been tracking the same households since 2001.Patrick Commins is Guardian Australia’s economics editor Continue reading...
