Dozens of people are competing for rooms across Adelaide, new data shows.
There are more than 50 people competing for every available room to rent in some Adelaide suburbs, new data reveals.
Glenelg has the highest room seeker ratio, according to Flatmates.com.au figures, with every available room attracting 53 people on average.
Henley Beach followed closely behind with 51 people, then Grange (44), Brighton (43) and Croydon (37).
Available rooms to rent across Adelaide on the share accommodation platform dropped three per cent in the year to May, while they were up 11 per cent in regional SA.
Some areas are much more popular than others.
Flatmates.com.au community manager Aggie Geromanolis said cost of living pressures were a “significant driver” for share house living, with most of the respondents in the latest National Share Accommodation Survey stating the rental crisis and rising prices were the reason they had moved into share accommodation.
“Looking forward, many respondents also say the cost of living has impacted their property plans for the next few years, so we can expect to see even more Australians from all demographics turning to shared accommodation,” she said.
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While there was no data that explained why people favoured certain suburbs, Ms Geromanolis said beachside areas were likely popular because of the lifestyle and practicality they offered.
“Among (the survey) respondents, the top reported benefits of shared living were cheaper rent and being able to split the cost of living, which may help people move into their desired area, such as a beachside suburb, at a more affordable cost,” she said.
While those searching for a room in Adelaide tended to be younger, Ms Geromanolis said they weren’t all students, with 73 per cent of those surveyed not studying.
Real Estate Institute of South Australia chief executive Andrea Heading said Adelaide’s tight rental market was forcing many to consider house sharing.
She said empty nesters and single parents were also opting to rent out rooms in their larger homes to ease financial pressures.
“Now it’s a cost of living necessity – it’s more about if it’s what suits you financially that decides what you need to do as well,” she said.
“What we’re seeing more of is rooming houses.
“Anyone in a rooming house situation, they really need to make sure that their landlord is following the rules and regulations behind it.”
Rooming houses in SA are properties where two or more rooms are available for rent and they must comply with the residential tenancies act.
The landlord, or proprietor, can enter common areas of the property without giving notice and can also live there.
Ms Heading said it was important a rooming house lease agreement was in place and a copy given to both proprietors and the residents living in the property.
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