Currently, a significant portion of the Australian population struggles to access affordable housing. The housing crisis poses a threat to the wellbeing of individuals and communities across the country, and addressing this crisis requires coordinated efforts from the government, housing organisations, and the private sector.
This project aims to understand Australia’s housing market dynamics, with a specific focus on rental poverty and social housing in the urban areas of Victoria. The study will provide insights into the complex interactions among various agents within the housing market, including renters, landlords, policymakers, and social housing providers.
By utilising an innovative combination of Agent-Based Model (ABM) and mixed methods modelling, this project will enhance our understanding of the causes and consequences of rental poverty and explore potential interventions to alleviate the housing crisis. The proposed research will facilitate a comprehensive understanding of the housing market, enabling the exploration of various scenarios and policy interventions within the ABM framework.
The outcomes of the will guide policymakers, housing advocates, and researchers in forming evidence-based strategies to address the challenges faced by vulnerable populations in accessing affordable and suitable housing. This project will thus facilitate the development of strategies to tackle persistent housing disadvantage across Australia.