1 in 200 Australians are homeless

Here’s another property related issue people should be aware of — homelessness.

In what is considered a wealthy country, you would be surprised and saddened to see how widespread the issue is.

There are currently 105,237 people in Australia who are homeless.

The rate of homelessness (which takes into account population density) is 49 out of every 10,000 people (0.5% of the population).

56% male

44% female

25% (or 26,744) are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians 30% are born overseas.

State breakdown [adrotate group=”6"]

NSW 28,190 (40.8 people per 10,000) +20.4% since 2006
VIC 22,789 (42.6 people per 10,000) +20.7 since 2006
QLD 19,838 (48.5 people per 10,000) -5.1% since 2006
SA 5,985 (37.5 people per 10,000) +1.4% since 2006
WA 9,592 (42.8 people per 10,000) +1.1% since 2006

TAS 1,579 (31.9 people per 10,000) +32.9% since 2006
NT 15,479 (730.7 people per 10,000) -7.8% since 2006
ACT 1,785 (50 people per 10,000) +70.6% since 2006

Where are people staying?

• Improvised dwellings, tents or sleeping out 6%
• Supported accommodation for the homeless 20%
• Staying temporarily with other households 17%
• Boarding houses 17%
• Other temporary lodging 1%
• “Severely” overcrowded dwellings 39%

Source: Homelessness Australia

Originally published at Property Update.