NSW Premier PANICS After Central Coast Housing CRUSHES 95% of Families!

The Central Coast housing crisis has reached catastrophic levels in 2025. With 95% of households in Robertson experiencing severe financial stress—the worst rate in Australia—this in-depth investigation exposes how one of NSW's most desirable regions became unaffordable for essential workers, families, and first-time buyers.

What You'll Discover:
Robertson (Central Coast) now has the highest household financial stress rate in Australia at 95%, according to University of New South Wales and Digital Finance Analytics research. Nearby Dobell records 42.7% mortgage stress. These aren't projections—these are confirmed 2025 figures from national housing campaign Everybody's Home and NSW Government housing market data.

The Affordability Crisis: It takes 63 years for median-income households to own a home on the Central Coast (NSW Government data). Median house prices hit $1.23 million while median household income sits at just $74,000 annually. Homes in Gosford are 44% overvalued relative to long-term trends (InvestorKit analysis). First-home buyers face deposit saving periods exceeding 15 years.

Rental Market Collapse: 93.7% of very low-income renters are in financial stress, with affordable rental bonds down 28.5% between 2017-2022 (NSW Department of Communities data). Vacancy rates remain below 1% (SQM Research), creating intense competition for any available rental. Families are offering six months' rent upfront just to secure housing.

Supply Crisis: New housing approvals represent less than 1% of total housing stock over the past 15 months. The Central Coast needs 9,400 new homes by 2029 (NSW Government target), but current construction rates fall far short. Social housing waitlists exceed 10 years, leaving essential workers—nurses, teachers, retail staff—with nowhere to turn.

Human Cost: Real families share how mortgage stress, rent increases exceeding 50% since 2020, and impossible deposit requirements are forcing impossible choices. Essential workers are commuting two hours each way or leaving the region entirely, creating labour shortages in hospitals, schools, and local services.

Sources Referenced:
University of New South Wales (UNSW) + Digital Finance Analytics household stress analysis
NSW Government Housing Market Snapshot (Central Coast Region)
Everybody's Home national housing campaign data
InvestorKit market pressure analysis and affordability metrics
CoreLogic property price tracking and median value reports
SQM Research vacancy rate data
Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) income and demographic data

This isn't speculation. Every statistic is sourced from government data, university research, and leading property analysts. Whether you're a Central Coast resident feeling the pressure, an investor watching the market, or someone trying to understand Australia's housing crisis, this analysis gives you the real numbers mainstream media won't report.

This is not political commentary—this is data-driven analysis of Australia's most pressing housing crisis. No spin, no bias, just facts.

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Disclaimer:
We’re real estate enthusiasts—not licensed agents, appraisers, or financial advisors. All content is based on publicly available data, market observations, and personal opinions, and is shared for entertainment and general information only. Accuracy isn’t guaranteed. Always consult a qualified real estate professional, attorney, or financial advisor before making any property, investment, or relocation decisions.This video provides fact-based analysis without political bias—just economics, data, and real-world impact on families, developers, and the construction industry.