More Aussies became homeowners — and COVID may help explain why
Australia's home ownership rate fell to 65.9 percent in 2025 from 66.3 percent in 2021, though nearly 600,000 households became owner-occupiers during the period. Queensland and Western Australia saw gains of 1 percent and 0.7 percent respectively, driven by low interest rates and remote work, while Sydney's ownership rate dropped to 59.9 percent, the lowest since the late 1950s.
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Published 16 Jul 2026, 19:50 UTC · Updated 16 Jul 2026, 20:00 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: SBS News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
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