Homelessness crisis in Tamworth, Australia, due to rental property shortage and high living costs.

Tamworth, Australia, is experiencing a homelessness crisis due to limited rental properties and rising living costs. Tamworth Family Support Services reported supporting 479 people (76.6% homeless) in the 2023-24 financial year, while Homes North, a support housing organization, has seen its workload triple, with 80-90 motel rooms occupied every night for temporary accommodation. The issue is impacting smaller communities in the region, such as Armidale and Moree.

August 04, 2024
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