The latest Census data is out, and as we thought the statistics are not great for the homeless people in this country, with a 5.2% jump on the 2016 Census.
Key statistics
- 122,494 people were estimated to be experiencing homelessness on Census night in 2021.
- Males made up 55.9% of people experiencing homelessness; females made up 44.1%.
- 23.0% of all people experiencing homelessness were aged from 12 to 24 years.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people experiencing homelessness at the time of the 2021 Census:
- Three in five (60.0%) were living in ‘severely’ crowded dwellings
- Almost one in five (19.1%) were in supported accommodation for the homeless
- Nearly one in ten (9.3%) were living in improvised dwellings, tents, or sleeping out.
For a more comprehensive look into what the Census data tells us please click on this link.