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The Australian Sharehouse Survey 2026 (extension)

Brought to you by Flatmate Finders & Homerun.

About the Survey

This is an extension to our original survey conducted earlier this year.

This survey is for people currently living in a sharehouse. Your responses help paint an honest picture of modern renting.

Section 1: About You

What city do you currently live in?

A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I

What is your age group?

A
B
C
D
E
F

How many years have you lived in sharehouses?

A
B
C
D
E
F

How many people live in your current sharehouse?

A
B
C
D
E

What best describes the vibe of your current sharehouse?

A
B
C
D

Section 2: Expectations vs Reality

When you were 20, did you expect to be living in a sharehouse at your current age?

A
B
C

What is the main reason you are living in a sharehouse?

Section 3: Home Ownership Outlook

How far away are you from owning your own home?

A
B
C
D
E
F

Have higher property prices extended how long you expect to live in a sharehouse?

A
B
C
D

Section 4: Household Rent & Money Dynamics

How do you usually pay rent?

A
B
C
D

Do you know what everyone in your house pays in rent?

A
B

Has a housemate ever not paid rent on time, and you had to chase it up?

A
B

Section 5: Household Bills & Admin

What bills are shared in your household (select all that apply)?

How are household bills usually managed?

A
B
C
D

Have you ever paid more than your fair share of household bills?

A
B
C

How does your household organise shared goods like toilet paper, hand soap, etc.

A
B
C

Have you compared utility plans (electricity, gas, internet) and switched in the last 12 months?

A
B

Section 6: Moving in/out

How many people have moved in or out of your current sharehouse in the last 12 months?

A
B
C
D

When a housemate moves out, how difficult is the overall transition process?

A
B
C
D

Have you ever moved into a sharehouse without fully understanding the lease or house rules?

A
B

Section 7: Reflections

What would you like to improve about sharehouse living?

What do you love the most about sharehouse living?

*By submitting, you consent to receive follow up information which may contain marketing and promotional material from Flatmate Finders or Homerun.

Survey responses may be aggregated and used in reports, media publications, or research relating to sharehouse living.