Rental affordability hits record low in nearly every Australian capital | ABC News [Video]

New data shows rental affordability has hit record lows in nearly every major capital.

The annual Rental Affordability Index released by SGS Economics and Planning, and National Shelter, confirms low-income earners are bearing the brunt of soaring rents.

Lead researcher Ellen Witte says Perth has now overtaken Sydney as the least affordable city to rent in Australia.

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