Aug 26, 2026
Australia’s rental crisis is becoming harder to ignore — and the latest vacancy data reveals just how tight the market has become.
With the national rental vacancy rate at just 1.3%, well below the 3% benchmark for a balanced market, rental supply remains severely constrained across Australia. In this episode, Hotspotting examines why vacancies have stayed so low, what is driving continued rental pressure and why current policy settings could make conditions even tougher for tenants.
With some capital cities recording vacancy rates below 1% and forecasts pointing to further rent increases, what lies ahead for Australia’s rental market? Listen in for expert analysis of the data, the policy environment and the implications for tenants, investors and the broader property market.
Listen now for the property intelligence you need to understand where Australia’s rental market is heading.