Homelessness soars in our biggest cities, driven by rising inequality since 2001

• Homelessness has increased greatly in Australian capital cities since 2001.

Almost two-thirds of people experiencing homelessness are in these cities, with much of the growth associated with severely crowded dwellings and rough sleeping.

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Homelessness in major cities, especially severe crowding, has risen disproportionately in areas with a shortage of affordable private rental housing and higher median rents.

Severe crowding is also strongly associated with weak labour markets and poorer areas with a…

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