Census data (2016) states
Lone person households in 2016
Lone person households in 2041
%
of all households to be lone person in 2041
Research
We collected feedback from 1300+ coliving respondents and found that:
- Average age of tenants is 33
- Average tenure is 4-5 years
- Will pay $75 p.w. more than they advertise as their budget
- Respondents identified the below items as being critical:
- Private Bathroom
- Lockable Pantry
- Lockable bedroom
- Dedicated Coliving (no live-in owner)
- Fully Furnished
- Air Conditioning
- tenants willing to move within 15km radius

Dwelling Supply
Nationally, there are 30,000+ rooms
Flatmates.com.au has approx 15,000 rooms
Less than 75% are furnished
Less than 30% are dedicated Coliving
Less than 5% have a private bathroom
Tenant Demand
Nationally there are 55,000+ tenants
Flatmates.com.au has approx 20,000 tenants