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Australia’s population just smashed through 27.5 million. More people, same housing shortage. If you’re an investor, pay attention.
Let’s not sugarcoat it. The ABS says our population is officially past 27.5 million. That’s hundreds of thousands of extra people in the past year, mostly through migration. Great for cultural vibrancy, not so great if you’re hunting for a rental in Sydney.
Because here’s the problem: housing supply is crawling while demand is sprinting. Building approvals are sluggish, construction is slow, and new stock is a trickle. Meanwhile, people still need somewhere to sleep.
For investors, that means one thing: demand is going to keep smashing into supply. Vacancy rates stay tight, rents climb, and property continues to flex as the go-to long-term wealth builder.
Now, let’s be real. What feels like music to landlords’ ears is a nightmare for renters. Families are lining up at open homes, bidding wars are breaking out, and news bulletins scream “housing crisis” every night.
That’s the double-edged sword. Higher rents are great for investors, but nobody wants to see people sleeping in cars.
Flip the coin and you'll see that investors aren’t just collecting cheques. They’re providing the homes that Australia desperately needs. And if you’re smart about it, you’re not just making money, you’re helping fix the mess. At DPN, that’s how we see it: investment with impact. Profit and purpose, dancing in step.
The next million Australians are already on their way. And newsflash: they’re not all packing into shoebox apartments in inner Sydney or Melbourne.
People want more than four walls. They want communities: jobs within reach, schools for the kids, transport that doesn’t involve three bus changes, and yes, a café that remembers their order.
That’s why DPN has stuck to investment-grade criteria for decades:
That’s the difference between following the crowd and owning the street.
More people, same housing shortage. That’s not a crisis for investors, it’s an opportunity.
Australia is growing fast. You can either watch from the sidelines while the housing squeeze drives up rents and values, or you can get in early and plant your flag where demand will explode.
The truth is simple: population growth isn’t slowing. The only question is whether you’re investing where Australians actually want to live.
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