Why Fewer Australians Own Their Homes—and What That Means for Our Future
For generations, owning a home has been at the heart of the Australian dream. In 1966, nearly three-quarters of Australian households owned their home, either outright or with a mortgage. Fast-forward...
30 Sep 202528min
Why Australia's Middle Class is Shrinking – and What It Means for You
Australia's middle class is shrinking, so today Simon Kuestenmacher and I discuss the implications for society and the housing market. We examine the historical context of the middle class, the fa...
23 Sep 202532min
You'll Probably Change Careers Twice in the Next 20 Years – Here's How to Survive It
Believe it or not, the average Australian will change occupations not once, but more than twice over the next 20 years. And that's not just changing jobs—it's likely to be a complete shift into a ...
16 Sep 202527min
Why More Aussies Are Living Alone — And What It Means for the Future
What if I told you that one of the most significant demographic shifts shaping our cities, our housing markets, and even our social lives over the next few decades… isn't migration, isn't birth rates,...
9 Sep 202519min
How Does Your Wealth Stack Up Against Your Generation?
Whether you're just starting out, deep in your wealth-building years, or nearing retirement, it's only natural to wonder: "How do I stack up compared to others?" In today's show, Simon Kuestenmacher a...
2 Sep 202523min
Love or Leverage? How Soaring House Prices Are Trapping Couples Together
Have you ever wondered how the housing market is shaping our most personal life choices? In today's show Simon Küstenmacher and I explore fascinating new Australian research that reveals how rising pr...
26 Aug 202522min
From Gloom to Boom? The Housing Shift Facing Gen Z
Do you ever wonder what the future of housing looks like for Generation Z? Right now, many young Australians feel locked out of the property market – priced out, disillusioned, and deeply pessimistic ...
20 Aug 202530min
Who Will Replace the Baby Boomers? Rethinking Migration to Fill Australia's Skills Gap
In this episode of Demographics Decoded, Simon Kuestenmacher and I discuss the significant impact of the baby boomer generation leaving the workforce and retiring. We examine the resulting skills g...
12 Aug 202530min
