Sydney rental crisis deepens to 0.9% vacancy

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1. Sydney rental vacancy crisis: 0.9% availability in June 2025

   Sydney's rental vacancy has plummeted to 0.9% with 40+ tenants competing per property, pushing weekly rents to $730. The crisis reflects unprecedented scarcity in the rental market.

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2. Sydney Houses Surge Past Units as Price Gap Widens Sharply

   Median house prices in Sydney have risen while unit values stalled, with the price gap widening as inner-ring supply tightens and demand for standalone properties strengthens.

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3. Auburn Sydney rezoning: 25,000 new homes planned

   Canterbury-Bankstown Council is advancing rezoning studies for Auburn near the Sydney Metro West corridor, with plans for 25,000 new homes on transformed industrial land.

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4. Manly Property Prices Sydney: 9% Rise in Waterfront Values

   Manly's median house price has hit $3.15M as waterfront homes see 9% annual growth, attracting interstate buyers seeking harbour access near Sydney.

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