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How many Australians are homeless in 2023? 37,779 people
Amid a housing shortage and cost-of-living crisis, the commission's report on government services showed 37,779 people experienced persistent homelessness in 2023-24.
The figure is an increase of 26.3 per cent from 30,306 people who lacked homes long term in 2019-20.
How many homeless people in Australia in 2025? Approximately 127,680
In 2025, it's projected that approximately 127,680 people in Australia will be experiencing homelessness.
This projection is based on a 1.04% year-over-year increase from 2016 to 2021, when the ABS reported 122,494 people experiencing homelessness.
Here's a more detailed look at the situation:
The 2021 Census estimated that 122,000 people were experiencing homelessness on Census night.
Increase in recent years:
The number of people experiencing homelessness has been steadily increasing, from 95,300 in 2001 to 122,000 in 2021.
Types of homelessness:
This number includes people living in:
Improvised dwellings, tents, or sleeping out.
Supported accommodation for the homeless.
Temporary accommodation in other households.
Boarding houses or other temporary lodgings.
Severely overcrowded dwellings (requiring 4 or more extra bedrooms).
Specific demographic groups:
21% of those experiencing homelessness in 2021 were aged 25-34, and 20% identified as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
In December 2023, Australia had 278,788 unique short-term rental listings, including platforms like Airbnb. Of these, 191,123 were considered "active" listings, meaning they were either available or booked at least one night in a month. This number is down from roughly 330,000 listings on the eve of the pandemic, according to The Conversation.
Key Takeaways:
- Total Listings: 278,788 unique short-term rentals.
- Active Listings: 191,123 listings available or booked.
- Trend: A decrease from pre-pandemic levels.
- "Airbnb" Term: The term "Airbnb" is often used broadly to encompass all short-term rentals, according to The Sydney Morning Herald.
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