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Rents exceed half of median take-home pay in capital cities

Rents have risen to more than half of median take-home pay across surveyed capital cities. The headline indicates broad housing affordability pressure.

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Severe rent burdens can increase household financial stress and housing insecurity.

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  1. Rents increase to more than half median take-home pay across capitals ↗abc.net.au · Recorded source date: Aug 24, 2026, 1:46 AM UTC

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