SurveyMonkey Analyze - Export Greens Rental... · Rental Health Check 2016 SurveyMonkey. 56.16%...

47.43% 1,505

53.20% 1,688

Q1 Do you consider your rent affordable?Answered: 3,173 Skipped: 17

Total Respondents: 3,173

yes

no

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Answer Choices Responses

yes

no

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Rental Health Check 2016 SurveyMonkey

40.42% 1,278

21.44% 678

17.11% 541

9.96% 315

6.36% 201

6.01% 190

Q2 Did your rent change at your last leaserenewal, or in the last 2 years?

Answered: 3,162 Skipped: 28


no

yes, up by $5- $10 per week



yes, up bymore than $5...

yes, it wentdown!

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


no

yes, up by $5 - $10 per week



yes, up by more than $50 per week

yes, it went down!

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55.49% 1,753

44.70% 1,412

Q3 Have you moved house, or consideredmoving, due to a rent increase?



yes

no

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


yes

no

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32.61% 1,034

47.84% 1,517

15.14% 480

5.36% 170

Q4 What percentage of your income are youspending on rent?



Under 30 % ofmy income (0...

Up to half ofmy income...

More than halfof my income...

Almost all ofmy income (M...

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Under 30 % of my income (0 to 29%)

Up to half of my income (30-50%)

More than half of my income (51-70%)

Almost all of my income (More than 71%)

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22.11% 702

45.45% 1,443

32.44% 1,030

Q5 Have you ever tried to negotiate for arent reduction?


Total 3,175

Yes

No

I wouldn'tdare!

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Yes

No

I wouldn't dare!

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Q6 We acknowledge rents have increaseddramatically over the last decade. In fact the“rent drops” we are seeing now are the first

time rent has fallen in two decades. Howhas this affected you? Feel free to provide

your story here:Answered: 1,614 Skipped: 1,576

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38.71% 1,169

30.96% 935

19.67% 594

7.85% 237

3.34% 101

Q7 How long have you been in your currentrental property?



0 - 12 months

1 - 2 years

3 - 5 years

5 - 10 years

more than 10years

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


0 - 12 months

1 - 2 years

3 - 5 years

5 - 10 years

more than 10 years

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37.80% 1,091

20.30% 586

20.69% 597

17.81% 514

3.40% 98

Q8 How many times have you moved in thelast 5 years – where the decision to move

was not your choice?Answered: 2,886 Skipped: 304

Total 2,886

none

once

twice

3 - 5 times

more than 5times

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


none

once

twice

3 - 5 times

more than 5 times

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9.43% 282

66.00% 1,974

30.52% 913

59.34% 1,775

41.16% 1,231

14.04% 420

Q9 For many Australians, the dream owningtheir own home one day has become more

and more out of reach. Tick any of thefollowing statements according to whether

they relate to you or not.Answered: 2,991 Skipped: 199


I prefer torent

I don’t thinkI will ever ...

I am rentingbut planning...

I wish therewere more...

I feel like myonly option...

I have mademany life...

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


I prefer to rent

I don’t think I will ever be able to afford to buy a home

I am renting but planning (saving) to buy a home

I wish there were more affordable housing options where I want to live

I feel like my only option would be to move away from family, friends and work to be able to buy my own home

I have made many life changes or sacrifices to save for a house

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26.64% 800

10.29% 309

55.18% 1,657

4.36% 131

3.53% 106

Q10 What is the length of your currentlease?


Total 3,003

Periodic(month to...

3 - 6 months

7 - 12 months

13 months - 2years

More than 2years

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Periodic (month to month)

3 - 6 months

7 - 12 months

13 months - 2 years

More than 2 years

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63.51% 1,895

36.49% 1,089

Q11 Would you like the option to enter intoa long term lease (eg 2 - 5 years)?


Total 2,984

yes

no

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


yes

no

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41.51% 1,250

44.24% 1,332

14.25% 429

Q12 Have you ever been forced to move dueto the lease not being renewed or

terminated through no fault of your own?Answered: 3,011 Skipped: 179

Total 3,011

No

Yes once

Yes, more thanonce in the...

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


No

Yes once

Yes, more than once in the last 5 years

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36.70% 795

28.30% 613

2.82% 61

16.62% 360

15.56% 337

Q13 What were the reasons you were givenfor the termination of the lease?

Answered: 2,166 Skipped: 1,024

Total 2,166

Sale ofproperty

Owners wantedto move in /...

Condition ofproperty

No reason

Other (pleasespecify)

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Sale of property

Owners wanted to move in / renovate

Condition of property

No reason

Other (please specify)

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56.16% 1,686

43.84% 1,316

Q14 Have you ever had to sleep onsomeone’s couch or move in with parents

or friends temporarily because you couldn’tfind a place to live?


Total 3,002

Yes

No

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Yes

No

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19.69% 589

80.31% 2,402

Q15 Have you had trouble with break leasecosts or fees?


Total 2,991

Yes

No

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Yes

No

15 / 32


11.54% 345

88.46% 2,645

Q16 Have you had difficulty getting out of atenancy, or getting someone else off yourlease, in an untenable situation, such asdomestic violence or family breakdown?


Total 2,990

Yes

No

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Yes

No

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6.86% 203

12.30% 364

19.86% 588

28.34% 839

23.21% 687

9.43% 279

Q17 From 0 - 5 how well would you say yourrental property has been maintained (with 5

being excellent)?Answered: 2,960 Skipped: 230

Total 2,960

0

1

2

3

4

5

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


0

1

2

3

4

5

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8.18% 242

17.59% 520

17.04% 504

22.79% 674

20.73% 613

13.66% 404

Q18 From 0 - 5 how responsive is yourlandlord or real estate agent to any requests

for repairs or maintenance (5 beingexcellent)?


Total 2,957

0

1

2

3

4

5

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


0

1

2

3

4

5

18 / 32


58.23% 1,719

41.77% 1,233

Q19 Have you ever put up with amaintenance problem, fearing that your

tenancy wouldn't be renewed if you ask formaintenance?


Total 2,952

Yes

No

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Yes

No

19 / 32


Q20 Do you have an example of a requestfor maintenance or something that has beenpoorly maintained or in bad condition in the

house?Answered: 1,952 Skipped: 1,238

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71.38% 2,103

29.50% 869

Q21 Does your rental property haveadequate safety and security so that you

feel safe in your home?Answered: 2,946 Skipped: 244


Yes

No

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Yes

No

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Q22 Have you ever made requests toimprove your safety that have been

refused?Answered: 1,459 Skipped: 1,731

22 / 32


39.15% 1,151

60.85% 1,789

Q23 Would you say that your home cool insummer and warm in winter?


Total 2,940

yes

no

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


yes

no

23 / 32


31.44% 867

6.49% 179

46.88% 1,293

56.85% 1,568

27.74% 765

13.13% 362

25.67% 708

8.12% 224

Q24 As far as you know does your homehave: (tick ALL that apply)


Insulation toimprove its...

solar hot water

fixed gas orelectric...

airconditioning

ceiling fans

water wisegardens...

waterefficient...

energyefficient...

solar panels

the home iswell ventilated

windows thatopen with fl...

awnings orshade on...

your home iswell designe...

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Insulation to improve its comfort and energy efficiency

solar hot water

fixed gas or electric heating

air conditioning

ceiling fans

water wise gardens (natives rather than grass for example)

water efficient shower heads

energy efficient appliances

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3.99% 110

32.60% 899

64.76% 1,786

22.70% 626

15.41% 425


solar panels

the home is well ventilated

windows that open with fly screens

awnings or shade on windows that are in full sun

your home is well designed and adapted for the climate you live in

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4.32% 123

9.72% 277

13.86% 395

23.38% 666

48.72% 1,388

Q25 How long have you been renting for?Answered: 2,849 Skipped: 341

Total 2,849

0 - 1 year

1 - 3 years

3 - 5 years

5 - 10 years

more than 10years

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


0 - 1 year

1 - 3 years

3 - 5 years

5 - 10 years

more than 10 years

26 / 32


46.96%1,289

68.05%1,868

86.96%2,387

91.73%2,518

Q26 There are 4.8 million renters inAustralia! Renters make up one third of allhouseholds. Please tick each of the boxesbelow that you agree with about advocacy

and support for rentersAnswered: 2,745 Skipped: 445


I have neededto contact a...

I would liketo see more...

I thinkrenters need...

I wouldsupport a...

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


I have needed to contact a tenant’s advocacy service for issues with my rental property in the past

I would like to see more funding for services that provide information on my legal rights and improving conditions more broadly as a tenant

I think renters need better representation in Australia

I would support a nationally consistent model of ‘consumer protection’ for tenants that includes legal advice, dispute resolution, and advocacyfor tenants

27 / 32


0.00% 0

100.00% 2,856

0.00% 0

0.00% 0

0.00% 0

0.00% 0

100.00% 2,856

0.00% 0

0.00% 0

0.00% 0

Q27 Please provide your age and postcodefor our research



Name:

Age:

Address 1:

Address 2:

City/Town:

State/Province:

ZIP/Postal Code:

Country:

Email Address:

Phone Number:

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16.56% 473

39.36% 1,124

21.64% 618

15.86% 453

8.09% 231

Q28 How many people live in yourhousehold?



1

2

3

4

5 or more

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


1

2

3

4

5 or more

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94.62% 668

73.09% 516

94.19% 665

61.33% 433

80.59% 569

Q29 The Greens will be campaigningstrongly for renters this election and

beyond.If you'd like to stay in touch withour campaign, please provide us with your

details.(Your details will only be used by theGreens and will not be shared with any

other person or organisation)Answered: 706 Skipped: 2,484


Name

Address

Email

Phone

Postcode

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89.01% 2,542

10.99% 314

Q30 Are you happy for the Greens use yourcomments in our renters rights campaign?


Total 2,856

Yes

No

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Yes

No

31 / 32


Q31 Do you have any photos or storiesyou’d like to share as part of our campaign?(leave us your comments and we may get in

touch)Answered: 451 Skipped: 2,739

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