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flag Australia's homelessness surged 22% nationally since 2020, affecting more employed individuals and older Australians.

flag Homelessness in Australia has surged, with a 22% national increase and a 51% rise in New South Wales since 2020. flag The crisis affects a wider range of people, with employed individuals seeking homelessness services rising from 11% to 15.3%. flag Older Australians are particularly affected, with a 15% increase in those aged 55-64 and a 31% spike in those 65 or older. flag Median rents have risen by 51% since the pandemic, putting pressure on support services and making it harder to find housing. flag Homelessness Australia CEO Kate Colvin calls for increased funding and investment in homelessness prevention.

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