Mullumbimby caravan near Byron Bay shows Australia's rental crisis has hit a ... trends now
A caravan 'shanty town' in the bush with an exposed kitchen and living area has copped backlash after it was put up for rent for $400.
An image of two caravans 'covered and protected from the weather' by a roof and tarps in Mullumbimby in the Bryon Shire, NSW was posted on social media this week.
But some have lambasted the ad asking if the two-caravan set up 'is even legal'.
The picture is a window into the rental crisis gripping the country, forced desperate tenants even in Australia's regional towns to settle for living in a tent - because of soaring rents and a lack of housing supply.
Photos of the rental showed the outdoor 'lounge area' and kitchen in between the two caravans - with a tarp and roof as the only protection from the elements.
The dwelling - since reduced to $350 a week - also includes an outdoor, roofless 'hot water shower'.
An image of two caravans (pictured) 'covered and protected from the weather' by a roof and tarps in Mullumbimby in the Bryon Shire was posted on social media this week
Photos of the rental showed the outdoor 'lounge area' (pictured) and kitchen in between the two caravans - with a tarp and roof as the only protection from the elements
An image of the outdoor kitchen (pictured) showed what appears to be a gas stove with a variety of condiments on the shelves
'We are looking for a nice and clean nature loving couple/single or two good friends to rent our caravans,' the post read.
It said the property is 'surrounded by beautiful forest and nature'.
One of the brown caravans has an 'in suite' bathroom and shower while the other one has an 'open space' with a 'very good bed mattress and TV'.
There’s an outdoor and indoor lounge and 'fully equipped kitchen', it said.
An image of the outdoor kitchen showed what appears to be a gas stove with a dirty tea towel hanging down over the handle and a variety of condiments on the shelves.
It also appears to have a large wooden pantry and timber cupboards with tarps hanging down behind - with carvings on some of the doors and a big fridge.
A lone cleaning spray sat on one
