A backyard swag rental in Brunswick Heads has gone viral, drawing national outrage as Australians confront surging rents and a worsening housing crisis.<\/p>\n
The listing, located in the Northern Rivers near the coastal town of Brunswick Heads, offered a raised wooden platform under a tin roof for $300 a week. It came with access to a shared outdoor camp kitchen, basic shower facilities and a TV room.<\/p>\n
Tenants were expected to bring their own sleeping gear, including doonas and sleeping bags. The setup had no indoor space or storage, offering minimal shelter and privacy.<\/p>\n
Promoted as ideal for \u201ctrue nature lovers\u201d aged between 20 and 40, the listing encouraged mindfulness, including \u201cwalking meditation up and down steps\u201d. It also warned renters not to \u201cbring too much clutter, whether physical belongings or thoughts of the past or future\u201d.<\/p>\n
The ad quickly triggered outrage online. One commenter wrote,<\/p>\n
\u201cThree hundred bucks a week for a swag in a donga? That\u2019s deplorable.\u201d<\/p>\n
Others described it as tone-deaf and exploitative, especially given the ongoing housing challenges in the region.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s sick that after the flood, everyone has put their prices up for rent,\u201d one user said.<\/p>\n
Some compared the rate to rising national park camping fees, arguing the backyard swag rental in Brunswick Heads might actually be cheaper than pitching a tent in some reserves.<\/p>\n
Another commenter asked,<\/p>\n
\u201cWhere is people\u2019s sense of community and charity? It\u2019s a money-hungry, sad state of affairs.\u201d<\/p>\n
The post has since been removed, and the property owner has not responded to media inquiries.<\/p>\n
People seeking emergency accommodation can contact Link2Home on 1800 152 152 or visit socialfutures.org.au\/service-category\/housing-and-homelessness.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
A backyard swag rental in Brunswick Heads has gone viral, drawing national outrage as Australians confront surging rents and a worsening housing crisis. The listing, located in the Northern Rivers near the coastal town of Brunswick Heads, offered a raised wooden platform under a tin roof for $300 a week. It came with access to […]<\/p>\n