Rent or buy? Not all Australians get to choose
A new report reveals a tight rental market putting further pressure on available housing
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Demand for rental properties in Australian capital cities continues to outstrip supply, with no relief in sight for householders who are still locked out of buying a home, a new report has shown.
PropTrack’s December 2022 Rental Report, released today, reveals rents went up by 6.7 percent last year, a further increase from the 4.7 percent rise in 2021. The national median advertised rent for 2022 was $480 a week.
Despite the increases, the report authored by PropTrack’s director of economic research Cameron Kusher, says this has not led to more renters moving across to home ownership, nor has it caused more investors to enter the market.
This is predicted to create further pressure for renters this year.
“There remains an immense need for more rental accommodation, particularly in the major capital cities where demand is well in excess of supply,” the report says.
“It’s critical that we find ways to create more supply – either through increased investment or more build- to-rent projects – or we reduce demand, which seems unlikely.”
The report notes that it is still generally much cheaper to rent than to pay off a mortgage.
“This indicates that transitioning to home ownership from renting is likely to remain a challenge for many,” the report says.
There were seven consecutive interest rate increases during 2022, with the cash rate increasing from 0.10 percent to 3.10 percent.
For investors, the report notes that both property prices and yields increased over the pandemic, although yields decreased slightly towards the end of last year. Gross rental yields in capital cities fell from 3.8 percent in December 2021 to 3.7 percent in December 2022. In regional areas, yields went from 5 percent to 4.5 percent over the same period.
Data also revealed that units may represent a better investment right now, with house yields falling from 3.8 percent in December 2021 to 3.5 percent in December 2022. For units, yields increased from 4.1 percent to 4.3 percent over the same period, the highest levels since April 2021.
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Citizen Kanebridge member Marcel Zalloua delivered a standout result in Tigani Motorsport’s Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo, backed by Robb Report Australia & New Zealand and Citizen Kanebridge.
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Sydney’s night sky lit up with speed and precision when Tigani Motorsport’s Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo charged to a second-place finish in the Pro-Am class during Race 1 of the GT World Challenge Australia at Sydney Motorsport Park.
Behind the wheel was entrepreneur and Citizen Kanebridge member Marcel Zalloua, partnered with Supercars regular Thomas Randle in a formidable one-off pairing that impressed from the outset.
The result marks a major milestone for Zalloua, a returning driver with previous success in the Am class, and continues Tigani Motorsport’s strong form in the 2025 season.
Zalloua is part of Citizen Kanebridge, an invitation-only club based in Sydney.
The club curates exclusive events, thought-leadership forums and networking opportunities for high-achieving individuals across investment, innovation and entrepreneurship.
The sleek #44 AMG GT3 Evo also sported a high-end lineup of sponsors, including Robb Report Australia & New Zealand and Citizen Kanebridge, alongside other premium backers — all part of a strategy to align the vehicle with luxury, performance and lifestyle excellence.
Race 1 saw the Zalloua-Randle duo execute a clean, strategic drive to claim the podium, with the car showing strong pace under lights.
Although Race 2 proved more challenging with a ninth-place finish in class, their combined effort across the weekend delivered valuable points to Tigani Motorsport’s championship campaign.
Tigani Motorsport continues to cement itself as a serious contender in the GT racing scene, with smart driver pairings, high-calibre partnerships, and a commitment to performance both on and off the track.
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