Dubbo faces a rental crisis, with a 6.6% increase in median weekly rent ($451) and a 0.8% vacancy rate, leading to strain on local charities as residents seek help.

A rental crisis in Dubbo has caused an increased demand for affordable housing as local charities struggle to cater to the growing number of people seeking assistance. Dubbo residents are feeling the impact of the cost-of-living crisis as median weekly rental prices have increased by 6.6% within the past year, reaching $451 a week. Additionally, the vacancy rate has dropped to 0.8%. The increased rental costs are forcing more residents to seek help from charities, putting significant strain on their resources.

January 28, 2024
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