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Australian Housing Reaches Unaffordable Levels

By Ravs Realtors · 19 September 2026 · 1 min read · Source: Macrobusiness
Photo: Dimitry B / flickr · CC BY 2.0

Recent analysis indicates that Australian housing affordability has reached extreme levels, making homeownership increasingly challenging for many citizens.

The ongoing affordability crisis means that even with price adjustments, entry into Melbourne's western growth corridor remains difficult for some. This could sustain demand for rental properties or smaller, more affordable dwellings.

Summarised by Ravs Realtors from reporting by Macrobusiness.

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