Homelessness in Australia
Homelessness, as opposed to “rooflessness”, is the lack of a sense of security, stability, privacy, safety, and the ability to control living space.
The causes of homelessness are complex and include a broad range of individual (trauma, mental health condition, family and domestic violence) and structural (housing supply, affordability and lack of fair employment opportunities) factors.
Statistics at a glance
people experienced, or are experiencing, homelessness in Australia in 2023, a 7% increase from the year before.
homeless young people are aged 19-24, the highest incidence in any age group
of young people in state care experience homelessness within 3 years of leaving care.
of young people in state care required acute mental health care within 3 years of leaving care.
