Cost of Renting Survey - Joule Thieves

In May-June 2024 we surved 1400 renters across Australia about their experiences of rental and energy costs. Drawing upon the data that renters shared with us, we produced a report, Joule Thieves, highlighting the challenges that renters face in relation to substandard rental homes, unhealthy indoor temperatures, and inflated energy costs. Read the report.

Tenant Talks 2024

Tenant Talks was a project where renters hosted events in their communities to discuss their experiences as renters, what needed to change, and what we can do about it. Fifteen renters across Australia hosted events, bringing together a diverse range of perspectives from every part of Australia. Read more.

The Coping Cookbook

The Coping Cookbook is a crowd-sourced collection of 'recipes' to help you stay cool in the heat. They are especially designed to be low-tech and cheap methods, suitable for renters or anyone with a limited budget or less control over their living space. Learn more.

Renter Researchers

Renter Researchers is a citizen-science project where renters work with us to study the temperatures in their homes and how this affects them. Better Renting has found that renters are routinely exposed to unhealthy temperatures due to substandard housing. Learn more.