Rising rents, limited superannuation and housing insecurity are forcing some older Australians into caravan parks and long-term temporary accommodation.
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‘Living in a Caravan Park’: Not All Baby Boomers Are Retiring Wealthy
By 19News Editorial Team · Published 22 May 2026
Brisbane Queensland · Queensland News
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Rising rents, limited superannuation and housing insecurity are forcing some older Australians into caravan parks and long-term temporary accommodation.
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