Inside Australia's Future: Trends That Will Impact Every Generation by 2025

We're only a few weeks into this new year and already the world is changing around us.

No doubt 2025 will bring its own events that will dominate our lives and financial markets, and in this, the third of a three-part series, we discuss various demographic trends and their implications for the economy, interest rates, and consumer behaviour.

We explore the spending power of different generations and the impact of geopolitical factors on Australia and emerging industries.

Our conversation also touches on the gender pay gap, mental health trends, the rise of vaping, and the influence of corporate influencers on consumer perceptions.

If you're an investor, entrepreneur, or simply someone looking to make sense of the rapid changes around us, you'll come away with a clearer understanding of not just where we're heading, but how you can prepare and thrive in this evolving landscape.

Takeaways

• 2025 is predicted to be a year of significant change.
• Interest rates are expected to drop slightly, but not to historic lows.
• Millennials are entering their highest spending phase, impacting the economy.
• Australia's economy is supported by strong demographic trends.
• Geopolitical factors will influence Australia's trade relationships.
• Emerging industries like indoor play centers are thriving due to changing family dynamics.
• The gender pay gap is narrowing, especially among non-parents.
• Mental health issues are becoming more openly discussed and reported.
• Vaping poses new health risks and is under-regulated.
• High consumption is expected as millennials and baby boomers spend more.

Chapters

01:48 Economic Predictions for 2025

06:16 Australia's Economic Outlook

08:34 Geopolitical Influences on Australia

11:40 Emerging Industries for Growth

15:43 The Gender Pay Gap

18:13 Mental Health Trends in Australia

23:44 The Rise of Vaping

27:28 Corporate Influencers and Consumption Trends

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About Simon Kuestenmacher

Simon Kuestenmacher is co-founder and Director – The Demographics Group

Simon is a prolific media commentator on demographic and data matters and a columnist for The New Daily and The Australian newspapers. 

He ranks as one of the world's Top 10 influencers in data visualisation. If you can't get enough of the kind of data that explains how the world works, make sure to follow Simon on Linked In or X (formerly Twitter) or any of his other social channels.

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About Michael Yardney

Michael Yardney – founder Metropole Property Strategists has been voted one of Australia's 50 most influential Thought Leaders.

While he is best known as a property expert, Michael is also Australia's leading expert in the psychology of success and wealth creation.

Michael is a #1 best selling author of 9 books and frequently challenges traditional finance advice with innovative ideas on property investment, personal finance and wealth creation.

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