Although the recent hike, peak bodies say there are few statistics on migrant homelessness causing a lack of culturally-appropriate services.
Former homeless Kayla Elwell left home when she was 17, due to family conflict.
She says her embarrassment about being homeless often stopped her from seeking help.
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“I needed to be supported, I needed to be safe and sheltered as well and it was really hard to provide that for my son when I didn't even have it for myself,” said Ms Elwell.
The Salvation Army has seen a growing number of homeless migrant youth in Western Sydney, particularly from African cultures.
Captain Nesan Kistan from the Salvation Army, Auburn, says in many instances it's because of generational clashes.
“Migrant families, on occasion will basically disown that child and say 'Well you can no longer stay in the family home because of the disgrace you bring to the family,'” said Captain Kistan.
He also attributes the rise to the breakdown of pre-arranged marriages and mental illnesses amongst refugees which are another emerging problem.
The Salvation Army says homeless youth often rely on the kindness of others or sleep in their cars.
As part of an awareness campaign about the issue, called 'Sleep in Your Car Night in St. Marys', locals in Sydney's west slept a night in their cars.
The Multicultural Youth Advocacy Network says not enough is known about the crisis.
"This group of young people often is not aware of mainstream housing and homelessness organisations. They may not know that those organisations exist," said Nadine Liddy, from the Multicultural Youth Advocacy Network.
She is calling for more investment in the cultural training of staff.
