Physicist’s Homelessness Highlights Bass Coast’s Severe Housing Crisis

Dr. Selene Routley, a physicist and space scientist, has been homeless for seven months in Australia due to a lack of affordable housing. Routley currently lives in her van, grappling with hygiene challenges, loneliness, and security concerns as she searches for accommodation amid skyrocketing rental prices.

The housing crisis in the Bass Coast region, where she resides, is aggravated by a surge in short-term holiday rentals and an overall increase in housing prices. This situation has led to a rise in homelessness, particularly affecting single women and young families. Dr. Routley’s plight underscores the broader issues of housing affordability and the need for urgent solutions to support vulnerable populations.

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Article Title: Bass Coast rents out of reach for low to middle income earners, even the most educated
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