2025 Housing Crisis Survey

Each year, Everybody’s Home runs a national survey to hear directly from people affected by the housing crisis. This year, we are also asking questions about how comfortable and affordable your home is, especially during winter and summer.

The survey takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. Your responses will be used to show governments and decision-makers the human impact of housing stress, and the need for urgent action to fix it. Thank you for your time.

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* 1. Housing tenure:

I am currently... (select all that apply)

Living in a home I own with a mortgage

Living in a home I own without a mortgage

Living in a private rental property

Living in a sharehouse

Living in public or community housing

Living in temporary or emergency accommodation

Living with parents or extended family members

Without a stable home

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* 2. Income support status:

I am currently... (select all that apply)

On the waitlist for public or community housing

Receiving Commonwealth Rent Assistance

Receiving another income support payment

None of the above

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* 3. Age group:

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

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* 4. Annual income:

0 – $18,200

$18,201 – $45,000

$45,001 – $120,000

$120,001 – $180,000

$180,001 and over

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* 5. Optional Demographic Information
You can skip this question if you prefer to remain anonymous however providing your postcode will help us better understand the results.

Name

Post Code

Email Address

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* 6. Are you currently experiencing housing stress?

Yes – I pay more than 30% of my income on housing

Yes – I am living in insecure or unsuitable housing (e.g. couchsurfing, living with parents because I can’t afford to move out, in overcrowded housing, or forced to move often)

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* 7. In the last 12 months, have you done any of the following to cope with housing costs? (Select all that apply)

relied on credit cards or ‘buy now pay later’

skipped meals

fell behind on rent/mortgage repayments

reduced energy use (e.g. not using heating or air conditioning when required)

sought support from food banks or charities

borrowed money from family or friends

reduced vehicle use

combined households (e.g. moving in with family)

avoided the doctor or other essential appointments

fell behind on bills

Other (please specify)

None of the above

25% of survey complete.

2025 Housing Crisis Survey

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* 1. Housing tenure:I am currently... (select all that apply)

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* 2. Income support status:I am currently... (select all that apply)

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* 3. Age group:

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* 4. Annual income:

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* 5. Optional Demographic InformationYou can skip this question if you prefer to remain anonymous however providing your postcode will help us better understand the results.

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* 6. Are you currently experiencing housing stress?

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* 7. In the last 12 months, have you done any of the following to cope with housing costs? (Select all that apply)

* 1. Housing tenure:

I am currently... (select all that apply)

* 2. Income support status:

I am currently... (select all that apply)

* 5. Optional Demographic Information
You can skip this question if you prefer to remain anonymous however providing your postcode will help us better understand the results.