Launceston has experienced a significant rise in homelessness, with reports highlighting a 87% increase in people without adequate accommodation between 2016 and 2021. Driven by rising living costs and a severe shortage of affordable housing, the city has seen a growing number of people sleeping rough, with roughly 67 per 10,000 people experiencing homelessness as of 2021. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Key details on homelessness in Launceston:
- Rising Numbers: Data shows a 375% increase in rough sleepers in Launceston between 2016 and 2021. [1]
- Visible Rough Sleeping: There has been a steep rise in support requests for people sleeping in tents, cars, or improvised dwellings, with community services reporting a 26% rise in help requests. [1]
- Key Drivers: The crisis is largely attributed to limited rental housing, high rental costs, and the economic impacts of the pandemic. [1, 2]
- Demographics: Youth homelessness is a major concern, with about 23% of people experiencing homelessness aged 12–24. [1]
- Support & Action: The City of Launceston is working on a 10-year Homelessness and Affordable Housing Strategy to create a "functional zero" situation. [1]
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