Aussies Turn To 'Van Life' To Ease Cost Pressures

More Aussies are swapping bricks and mortar for a home on wheels. But is 'Van Life' really the solution to the current housing crisis?

#HousingCrisis #VanLife #RentalCrisis

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You can always rely on The Project to report on something that's been a trend for years as if it's a new thing 😀

[georgesdesk]

Not sure what rock the project lives under, but van life has been enjoyed for many decades not only in Australia, but many countries all over the world

[em]

I am a single female who has done this. 2011-2017.
Is important to note there is a lot less free camping than this makes it look.
So camping/ van grounds need to be paid for or the option I did which was to drive to well out of town parking areas.
Many councils and local dislike the free camping crowd, with in particular backpackers being quite entitled at times.
I thoroughly enjoyed it overall, but needed to house sit and be a bit more productive to stay happy. It is also expensive in fuel.
There were also safety issues as a single female. You will often be being watched if you stay in one place for more than a night. Being discrete but confident is helpful.
There were many many nervous nights, where I was not necessarily sure I was safe.

[AUThePunisher]

Australia real estate system is broken.

[Diplonomads]

I know of two close friends doing exactly what she did....left their super expensive rental accommodation and is currently travelling around Australia in they van. One is able to work remotely the other is travelling to places staying for longer in one location doing trade work... They are saving much more then what they did living in rental property during this maket conditions....

[quakkapoowa]

Basically its just an add for the guy selling the vans

[katrinawilliams]

I’m 49 and just got myself an e2200 Mazda earlier in the year, I have long weekends off grid escapes while still working. Love it ❤

[keekwai]

$500 a week in a van?!!! God! How may cafe lattes from cafes does she drink? No wonder she couldn't pay her rent! LOL

[Scrambler]

I took a camper van around Australia in 91-92.
Even then vanlife had been a thing for a long time.

[williamcrossan]

3:30: 37, 000 KM of coastline in this country, and yet houses 100 KM from the coast, cost more than average income earners can afford.
What a mess our housing has become.

[katiekumcgil]

500 a week and shes in a van with no rent dam thats alot of money when theres no rent or electric and water

[hazelem]

We are in our late sixties and are part time van lifers in our self converted transit van. You have to like the person you are travelling with because the space is so small. Can’t imagine living and working with someone in such a small space. Also we live by the motto: Don’t put it down, put it away. Don’t want your van to look like a salvos or $2 shop.

[petemugo]

500$ a week is a lot of money. I live on half of that or less a week. She is too priveledged 😊

[gerainthopkins]

been there done that 10 years ago was great way to see Australia, but now it cost way more to stay somewhere, also cost of fuel is way more than 10 years ago.

[vegecook]

Hardly doing it hard with two incomes and the funds to spend $75k on a bespoke van. Converting a (not cheap) van in to a camper with clever things that slide out is also only really an option if you have funds, tools, and a place to work on the vehicle (when you’re 22 it means mum and dad’s place and assistance). This little vid is not a deep dive in to the hardships people are facing and creative ways to manage the ridiculous cost and difficultly of renting currently. It’s not even a very deep dive in to van life living either.

[nanniecath]

Been happening for years - doing the lap in a van - plenty of free camps or low cost. There's a new world out there amongst thousands of free campers.

[HardPackedADV]

The title of this segment, "Aussies turn to Van Life to ease cost pressures, " might not accurately reflect the true motivation behind this trend. It seems to be more about individuals wanting to embark on an exploration of Australia and view van life as a viable option to fulfill their aspirations. They are living their dream of adventure and discovery, of which I admire.

[freeagent]

A wheel alignment could be a wise investment😅.

[jackienikora]

We are in our van ft and both work my hubby fifo and I’m a Woolclasser I refuse to pay any homeowner my hard earned cash for there house

It’s a awesome lifestyle ❤

[zaklinden]

Me and my partner lived out of a 4x4 travelling every state in Australia for 3.5years.
Luckily we could park up anywhere in a 4x4 and never had a problem, where as people's in vans always got moved on or fined....