Colleen Carena was living in a caravan park and is now in a unit a charity is providing. For her and other essential workers who rent, a new survey shows 'virtually no part of Australia is affordable'.
Colleen Carena was living in a caravan park and is now in a unit a charity is providing. For her and other essential workers who rent, a new survey shows"virtually no part of Australia is affordable".Key Points
Upon finishing a shift working at an aged care home in Coffs Harbour, Colleen Carena was going back to her van. The 60-year-old is not alone in being employed but struggling to find a rental property within her budget.Source:A survey of advertised rentals across Australia has shown a tiny percentage of rental properties are priced within the budget of essential workers such as nurses and cleaners.in relation to listings and their compatibility with the incomes of workers in 16 essential roles.
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