In Australia, unaffordable property prices are increasingly pushing families into smaller apartments. With the difficulties of containing the sounds and movements of young children in close quarters, Australian parents are struggling to balance both parental duties with neighbourly etiquette.

Australians hoping to live in the city are resorting to sharing rooms with strangers. As rent prices increase and landlords let properties on short-term rental sites like Airbnb, people are sacrificing the luxury of a room to themselves to save on rent – and it’s potentially impacting their quality of life.

As real estate prices skyrocket, Sydney neighbourhoods are becoming overwhelmingly marked by flat-based living. With detached homes out of reach for young families, the conception of the family home is shifting to suit the modern realities of city life.

While the real estate market gets more cutthroat across Australia, rent-bidding apps are transforming home rental into eBay-style auctions. As Gen Yers increasingly opt for renting over owning, apps are turning the stress of putting a roof over your head into a leisure pursuit.