Poverty and living standards in Australian Capital Territory, Australia: official figures
The 2021 Census estimated 1,780 people were homeless in the Australian Capital Territory, a rate of 39 per 10,000 people (2nd lowest of 8 states and territories).
How many renters in Australian Capital Territory are in rental stress?
23.0% of renting households in the Australian Capital Territory paid more than 30% of their household income in rent at the 2021 Census (2nd lowest of 8 states and territories).
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics · saved copyHow many homeowners in Australian Capital Territory struggle with mortgage payments?
9.4% of households with a mortgage in the Australian Capital Territory paid more than 30% of their household income on repayments at the 2021 Census (the lowest of 8).
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics · saved copyHow many households in Australian Capital Territory are disadvantaged?
14.3% of households in the Australian Capital Territory fell in the most disadvantaged quarter of Australian households on the ABS Index of Household Advantage and Disadvantage (2021 Census), the lowest of 8 states and territories; a quarter of all households would be 25%.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics · saved copyHow many people in Australian Capital Territory have no income?
6.7% of people in the Australian Capital Territory reported no personal income at the 2021 Census (3rd lowest of 8 states and territories).
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics · saved copyWhat percentage of people rent their home in Australian Capital Territory?
30.7% of homes in the Australian Capital Territory were rented at the 2021 Census, and 3.1% were too small for the household (needing at least one extra bedroom).
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics · saved copyHow many people go bankrupt in Australian Capital Territory?
132 people entered personal insolvency (bankruptcy or a debt agreement) in the Australian Capital Territory in 2021-22, or 29 per 100,000 residents (2nd lowest of 8 states and territories).
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics · saved copyHow Australian Capital Territory compares with other territories
Homeless persons per 10,000 people, Census 2021 (2021)
Australian Capital Territory ranks 7 of 8, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Homeless persons per 10,000 people, Census 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Victoria | 47 |
| 3 | New South Wales | 43 |
| 4 | Queensland | 43 |
| 5 | Tasmania | 42 |
| 6 | South Australia | 42 |
| 7 | Australian Capital Territory | 39 |
| 8 | Western Australia | 37 |
Renting households paying over 30% of income in rent, Census 2021 (2021)
Australian Capital Territory ranks 7 of 8, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Renting households paying over 30% of income in rent, Census 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Tasmania | 34.2% |
| 3 | Queensland | 32.3% |
| 4 | Victoria | 30.9% |
| 5 | South Australia | 30.5% |
| 6 | Western Australia | 28.3% |
| 7 | Australian Capital Territory | 23.0% |
| 8 | Northern Territory | 16.3% |
Households in the most disadvantaged quarter nationally, Census 2021 (2021)
Australian Capital Territory ranks 8 of 8, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Households in the most disadvantaged quarter nationally, Census 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | South Australia | 29.1% |
| 3 | Northern Territory | 27.4% |
| 4 | Queensland | 25.9% |
| 5 | New South Wales | 25.5% |
| 6 | Victoria | 23.4% |
| 7 | Western Australia | 22.7% |
| 8 | Australian Capital Territory | 14.3% |
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Sources
- Australian Bureau of Statistics: Census of Population and Housing 2021, state and territory results (via ABS Data by region): health conditions, education, housing costs, homelessness, disadvantage, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 7f6d87de31d5…)
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