More than two thirds of Melbourne’s metropolitan councils in rental affordability crisis
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Less than one third of Melbourne’s twenty-nine metropolitan councils contain more than 10 per cent of affordable homes for rent, according to new figures published today (March 25) by the Victorian Council of Social Services.
Statistics obtained from the Victorian Government’s December 2009 Rental Report show that only Greater Dandenong (10%), Hume (12%), Casey (19%), Frankston (22%), Brimbank (28%), Wyndham (45%), and Melton (50%) had more than 10 per cent of properties rented at affordable prices.
At the bottom of the housing affordability table came: Stonington (0%), Port Phillip (0%), Manningham (1%), Boroondara (1%), Melbourne (1%), Bayside (1%), Yarra (1%), Glen Eira (1%), and Monash (1%).
Chief Executive of VCOSS Cath Smith said the Victorian Government must do more to increase the supply of housing affordable housing in Melbourne to create mixed vibrant communities where people from a range of different backgrounds can live alongside one another.
“The Victorian Government can help to fix the State’s housing affordability problem by ensuring that all property developers are mandated to provide a minimum percentage of affordable housing to those who cannot afford to pay the market price. This is called inclusionary zoning and it’s time for the Government to act.”
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