A new resources boom in the Pilbara may be good for the economy, but it’s bad news for local renters

As Western Australia’s mining and energy sectors shape up for their latest boom, residents in the state’s mining heartland are scrambling to keep a roof over their heads after an increase to average rents of more than 120 per cent in five years. As Western Australia’s mining and energy sectors shape up for their latest boom, residents in the state’s mining heartland are scrambling to keep a roof over their heads after an increase to average rents of more than 120 per cent in five years. Rental Housing, Cost of Living, Regional Communities, Housing Construction Industry, Mining and Metals Industry, Energy Industry, Real Estate Industry Latest business news