Renters on jobseeker need at least 78% of income for one-bedroom apartment in capital cities, report finds

Index reveals rental affordability has plunged over year with situation particularly difficult in Sydney

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Rental affordability has plunged in the past year with low-income Australians now completely priced out of living alone, a new report has revealed.

The ninth annual National Shelter-SGS Economics and Planning Rental Affordability Index has found affordability has worsened in the past year in every capital city except Hobart and Canberra.

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