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Perth renters face rising costs, with rents surging up to $1,577 weekly despite delayed reforms.
Perth renters face a deepening crisis as soaring rents push families into financial distress, with Dalkeith’s median weekly rent hitting $1,577—the highest in the city—while Orelia in Kwinana remains most affordable at $473.
Despite a 2024 reform extending rent increase intervals to annually, there are no caps on rent hikes, fueling rapid growth.
Advocates demand rent stabilisation tied to inflation, longer notice periods, landlord justification requirements, and an end to no-grounds evictions.
The WA government has consulted on reforms for over five years with little progress.
Nationally, rents rose 1.3% in the December quarter and 5.2% annually, with Sydney at $817 weekly and Hobart at $601.
Los inquilinos de Perth se enfrentan a costos crecientes, con alquileres que aumentan hasta $1,577 semanales a pesar de las reformas retrasadas.