If you spend five minutes talking to a Gen Z, you could walk away feeling pretty gloomy. They'll tell you the world is burning, wars are endless, work is meaningless, and of course, that housing is forever out of reach.

And on the surface, they've got a point — affordability is at record lows, and the property ladder feels further away than ever.

But here's the thing… the future might not be as bleak as they think. In fact, there's a quiet housing revolution coming that could turn things around for this younger generation.

Demographics, policy shifts, even the way we build homes — all of these are lining up to create opportunities that might surprise a lot of people.

And in today's show, leading demographer Simon Kuestenmacher and I explore the impact of demographics on our housing markets, and the potential for Gen Z to benefit from favourable job conditions and economic shifts.

 

Takeaways 

·         The housing market may improve for Gen Z in the future.

·         Demographic trends suggest job security for Gen Z.

·         Gender equality is improving and will benefit future generations.

·         Baby boomers transitioning out of homes will create opportunities.

·         First home buyer grants may inadvertently raise housing prices.

·         More tradespeople are needed to address housing shortages.

·         Innovation in housing construction is essential for affordability.

·         Government policies need to be reformed for better housing access.

·         Gen Z's future may be more optimistic than current perceptions suggest.

 

 

Chapters 

03:17 - Gen Z: Smartphones, Social Media and Mental Health 

06:11 - Why a Small Generation May Have Big Job Advantages 

10:24 - Baby Boomers Passing Homes and Housing Supply Shift 

13:58 - Densification of Middle Suburbs and Urban Change 

15:44 - First Home Buyer Grants Driving Prices Up

 

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