ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation·3 min read·medium
Despite barely any population growth, Tasmania doesn't have enough houses
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Fiona Blackwood
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Despite having the slowest population growth in Australia, Tasmania is facing a significant housing shortage. Experts suggest that rising building costs and historical population influxes have contributed to a tight rental market and increased homelessness.
Tasmania's population only went up 0.5 per cent in the year to December 2025, the lowest growth nationwide. ( ABC News: Luke Bowden )
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