Rental stress a reality for the Illawarra: Compass Housing report
22/08/2018
Sydney-style rents but lower incomes mean many renters in the Illawarra and Shoalhaven are facing housing stress, a report suggests.
The Affordable Housing Income Gap Report, released on Tuesday by community housing provider Compass Housing, measures housing affordability for renters.
The report establishes the amount of additional income a typical renting household needs to avoid housing stress on various types of dwellings in NSW, Victoria and Queensland.