Regional NSW is in housing crisis! In communities like Wagga Wagga, and unfortunately across regional NSW, we are seeing a real spike in people experiencing homelessness. Organisations like Argyle Housing are at the front line, witnessing the dire housing situation and concern for the supply of Affordable Housing.
The number of people experiencing housing stress or homelessness is rising at an alarming rate. The Daily Advertiser reported in January the local social housing wait list had risen from 496 to 658 in 12 months. With average wait times about three years, the supply of social housing for people who can’t afford rentals on the open market is a particular cause for concern.