Homelessness VS Population VS Housing

Australia’s homelessness has been rising since 2012. To better understand the cause, we examined the relationship between homelessness, population growth, and housing availability. Based on data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), one possible reason may be the lasting effects of the Global Financial Crisis (GFC). ABS figures show a sharp decline in the […]

How Many Homeless People In Australia in 2025?

Number Of Homeless People In Australia It is projected to be 127,680 homeless people in Australia in 2025. Based on 122,494 in 2021 (ABS data) and 1.04% year by year increase between 2016 and 2021 (ABS data). On Census night in 2021, over 122,000 people in Australia were estimated to be experiencing homelessness. According to […]

What Are The Causes Of Homelessness In Australia?

In Australia, anyone can experience homelessness—kids, adults, and families from all kinds of backgrounds. Many people don’t realize how big of a problem it is in their communities.

Every night, according to the Human Rights Commission, about 1 in 200 Australians have nowhere safe or affordable to sleep.

A home isn’t just a house—it’s a place where people feel safe and secure. Everyone deserves a safe place to live.

Escaping Domestic Violence

If you are in immediate danger, call 000 right away. If you or someone you know is facing, or at risk of facing, domestic, family, or sexual violence, contact 1800RESPECT at 1800 737 732, chat online at 1800RESPECT.org.au, or text 0458 737 732. For crisis support and suicide intervention, please reach out to Lifeline at 13 11 14.