Ahead of the Reserve Bank's cash rate decision next week, numerous challenger banks have cut home loan interest rates, with one cut by 125 basis points.
A third of low-income households receiving Commonwealth Rent Assistance (CRA) are in housing stress even if all their rent assistance is put towards rent.
House prices have risen in most capital cities over the September quarter as low interest rates, government incentives and easing COVID restrictions lure buyers back into the market.
Credit rating agency Moody's released data into mortgage delinquencies and revealed Perth suburbs make up eight of the top ten postcodes for 30-days-plus arrears.