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Housing & Homelessness

Women's homelessness, help with rent and home buying, and the housing risks older women face.

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Guides

Guides on housing

Housing & Homelessness

Women and Housing in Australia

Women are 60% of homelessness service clients in Australia. The latest data, 2026 Rent Assistance rates and the 2% home deposit for single parents.

7 min read · Updated 3 October 2026

Research

Research & analysis

Housing & Homelessness

Older Women and Homelessness in Australia

Women aged 55 and over seeking homelessness help rose from 7,464 in 2011–12 to 16,996 in 2024–25. The Census and AIHW data, the causes and where to get help.

Research desk · Updated 3 October 2026 · 6 min read