The WA towns where rentals are rare – unless you’re on holiday
A recent report highlights the impact of short-term rentals on the availability of long-term housing in Western Australia. The surge in Airbnb listings has led to a significant shortage of affordable rentals, with three holiday listings for every home available for rent. This situation has left many residents struggling to find suitable housing options.
- ▪The number of Airbnbs and Stayz in WA has increased by 10 percent over two years, totaling over 10,400 listings.
- ▪There are only 3,700 long-term rentals available in comparison to the high number of short-term accommodations.
- ▪Local areas like Mundaring and Bassendean have reported no private rentals available, only short-term stays.
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