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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Caitlin Cassidy

Bye-bye quarter-acre block: more Australians are living in apartments – but do they meet our needs?

An apartment block is seen under construction in North Melbourne
About 1.3 million people now live in apartments according to the 2021 census, an increase of 1.1% compared to 2016. Photograph: James Ross/AAP

Hendrica Hellemons would love to afford to rent a townhouse one day for her, her partner and her pets. But living in inner-city Melbourne, it’s almost an impossibility.

“Unfortunately, small apartments are the only thing within our budget,” she said. “The added convenience of being close to the city and building amenities makes it worth it.”

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