Sydney rental crisis 2025 : A young woman from Bondi has gone viral after sharing a shocking truth about Sydney’s skyrocketing rental market.
Sydney’s rental crisis has once again made headlines following her revelation of a massive rent hike.
In a trending video series by Coposit St, an app helping Aussies purchase their first homes, people across the city are being asked how much they pay for rent.
When approached, the Bondi renter disclosed that she currently pays $600 a week for a two-bedroom apartment. But come December, her rent will surge dramatically.
I share with one other person, and we split it evenly — but it’s going up to $1350 a week,” she explained. “So, yeah, we’re going to have to move.
The video has since gone viral, racking up over 400,000 views online and sparking widespread outrage about the city’s worsening rental situation.
The Bondi renter’s apartment is set to jump from $1200 a week to $1350 a week, marking a 12.5% increase.
She noted that the hike feels especially unfair given that the property lacks a car space and offers no building amenities.
Bondi Woman’s Viral Story Reveals the Harsh Reality of Sydney’s Rental Crisis 2025
She went on to say that she’s frustrated by how much renters are expected to pay in 2025, calling the situation unreasonable.
I think anyone working full-time shouldn’t be spending more than 30% of their income on rent,” she said.
Although she didn’t disclose the exact share of her income going toward rent, she admitted it was “too much” — though likely typical for Bondi.
I’d say most people around here are closer to 50%,” she estimated.
Comparing Sydney to Melbourne, the Bondi tenant said living costs were far more manageable down south, where she could comfortably rent alone.
I used to live by myself in Melbourne for about $420 a week, and that wasn’t even that long ago. It’s definitely a location thing,” she explained.
She acknowledged that living near the beach comes with a premium price tag, but added that even suburbs further from the coast are only about $100 cheaper per week.
Rent Skyrockets from $1200 to $1350 a Week in Bondi Apartment
When asked whether she had any plans to buy property soon, she laughed and dismissed the idea as unrealistic.
Not here,” she replied.
She explained that most people her age only start considering buying a home later in life — usually once they’re ready to move away from the big cities.
For someone like me, buying in Bondi within the next five years just isn’t feasible,” she admitted.
Even Outer Suburbs Offer Little Relief from Soaring Rents
People online were quick to sympathize with the Bondi renter’s situation.
Sydney is such a rip-off,” one person commented.
Another pointed out, “Everyone saying ‘just don’t live in Bondi’ — like rent isn’t outrageous everywhere right now.
Rent is unaffordable no matter where you go,” added someone else.
One Sydney resident shared their own struggle: “It’s insane. I’m in Wolli Creek paying $900 a week for a two-bedroom place.
Others went even further, claiming Australia has become “unlivable” due to the rental crisis, with some noting that many people are moving overseas” to escape skyrocketing housing costs.
According to Realestate.com.au, Sydney’s median rent now exceeds $750 per week, making it the most expensive city in Australia for tenants.
By contrast, Melbourne’s median rent sits at around $600, while Adelaide’s is just slightly above that figure.
Data from the financial comparison site Finder shows rental stress has surged sharply — 48% of renters reported struggling to pay rent in October this year, compared to 33% in October 2021.
Finder’s financial expert Richard Whitten acknowledged that renters across Australia are facing intense financial strain that can no longer be ignored.
While declining interest rates have offered some relief to homeowners, renters are being left behind — and the pressure is escalating rapidly,” he said.
Whitten noted that rental stress is at an all-time high, with weekly rents climbing across much of the country. For many Australians, maintaining a roof over their heads now means cutting back on essentials, working extra hours, or moving back in with family.
He also emphasized that in 2025, renters are more vulnerable than homeowners, explaining, “Unlike mortgage payments, rent doesn’t decrease when interest rates fall. Renters have very little control — and even fewer protections — when prices skyrocket.
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