A recent study by the University of South Australia has cleared international students of any role in the rising cost of rent, debunking the claim that their increasing numbers contribute to Australia’s ongoing housing crisis.
The study, which examined rental data from 2017 to 2024, has challenged claims by some politicians who blame international students for contributing to the nation’s rental crisis.
According to ABC News, the University of South Australia’s study analyzed longitudinal data from government departments and the Australian Bureau of Statistics.