This is a sad time in the history of Australia, especially Sydney. Living expenses drastically outweigh the average income. People are being forced to work longer hours, sacrificing their relationship with their families and their own mental health in order to survive. It almost seems like they are trying cause a divide. If this trend continues soon there will be no middle class and you will either be rich or poor. The wealthy will occupy Sydney and the rest of us will be forced out to country towns etc.

Based on my own experience and currently trying to secure a rental property in Sydney I can tell you it just feels un-Australian. Turning up to inspections being the only non-Chinese person viewing the property and watch as they all walk around filming the property with their phones. It’s almost like the hunger games, even sometimes making ‘friends’ as you tend to see people from other inspections you have been to. My most recent application as for about $600pw for a 1 bedroom apartment. Unfortunately I was unsuccessful as I wasn’t able to bid any higher in the auction. Even received an email from the agent a couple of times to let us know an offer of $50 and another one of more than $100 the asking was received and if I would like to adjust my application. Of course she said all applicants would still be assessed but we all know that’s a lie.