Rental crisis puts domestic violence victim-survivors in 'diabolical' situation
The rental crisis in Brisbane is exacerbating the challenges faced by domestic violence victim-survivors seeking safe housing. Many women find themselves in unsafe homes or facing homelessness due to skyrocketing rental prices and low vacancy rates. Advocates warn that the current housing situation may force victims to remain in abusive relationships.
- ▪Brisbane's rental vacancy rate has dropped to 0.6 percent, making it difficult for victims to find affordable housing.
- ▪At the end of March 2026, 315 individual women and 216 sole parenting women were experiencing homelessness in Brisbane.
- ▪58 percent of these women reported experiencing violence in the past year, with domestic violence being a primary reason for their homelessness.
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Rental crisis leaving domestic violence victim-survivors in unsafe homes, advocates warnJBy Jessica BahrTopic:Domestic ViolenceWed 27 May 2026 at 5:41amWed 27 May 2026 at 5:41amWed 27 May 2026 at 5:41amMany women struggle to find safe, affordable housing after leaving domestic violence. (Pexels: Bas Masseus)abc.net.au/news/qld-domestic-violence-housing-rental-affordability/106591974Link copiedShareShare articleWhen Tracey* fled her home after more than a decade of verbal, emotional, financial and physical abuse at the hands of her former partner, she left with little more than the clothes on her back.
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