It brings together numerous existing data sets, in addition to in-depth interviews with a wide range of policymakers, service provider representatives and advocacy organisations; as well as an online survey of service providers.
Key findings
Australia’s homelessness problem is getting worse:
- Homelessness in Australia is outpacing population growth.
- Rough sleeping levels are increasing.
- Severe overcrowding is the largest group.
- Older Australians increasingly experience homelessness.
- Indigenous Australians are overrepresented.
- There’s increased demand for homelessness specialist services.
- The main reasons for seeking assistance are changing.
Read about the more detailed findings, the complex causes of homelessness and more in the overview document and full report below.