Episodes

17 July, 2025
Australia in 2125: What the Next 100 Years Could Look Like
What would someone from 1925 make of the Australia we live in today? Would they be amazed by our prosperity? Shocked by how much our values and lifestyles have changed? Or perhaps surprised that a place called the “Gold Coast” even exists? In today’s episode of Demographics Decoded, Simon Kuestenmacher…

14 July, 2025
Baby Boomers Are Sitting on Property Goldmines – But Refusing to Cash In
Have you ever wondered why more Baby Boomers aren’t downsizing, even though many are now living in homes that are bigger than they need? Simon Kuestenmacher and I discuss this important demographic trend that affects housing affordability, intergenerational wealth, and how our cities will evolve. So whether you're a policymaker,…

3 July, 2025
The Surprising Data Behind Modern Parenting Styles
Modern parenting has turned into a competitive sport, with school rankings, extracurricular rosters, perfectly curated lunchboxes, and, of course, constant supervision. But is all this so-called ‘help’ truly helping? In today’s episode of Demographics Decoded, Simon Kuestenmacher and I discuss a parenting trend that has become all too familiar —…

26 June, 2025
Homeownership in Crisis: What the Numbers Are Really Telling Us
Today, we’re diving into a topic that’s at the heart of the “Great Australian Dream”: homeownership. For over a century, owning your own home was not just a rite of passage—it was an expectation. But that dream is slipping further out of reach for millions of Australians, particularly younger generations.…

23 June, 2025
This Surprising Age Could Be the Happiest Time of Your Life
They say life begins at 40. But is that just a feel-good phrase… or does the data actually support it? In this episode of Demographics Decoded, we explore one of life’s most pivotal—but often misunderstood—stages: midlife. And this conversation isn’t just for those in their 40s or 50s. Whether you’re…

17 June, 2025
The Real Reason Millions Are Moving to Australia – It’s Not What You Think
What does migration really tell us? Not just about borders, jobs, or economic growth—but about freedom, human ambition, and the deep desire for a better life. In today’s show we explore the deeper meaning behind one of the most powerful global forces of our time - migration. So, if you're…

4 June, 2025
Suburban Bliss is Back — How Millennials Are Reimagining the Great Aussie Dream
In today’s show we discuss the significant shift of millennials from urban living to suburban areas. This is a generation that once embraced city skylines, inner-city cafes, and the hustle of urban living but are now packing up and heading for the burbs. But not for the white picket fence…

29 May, 2025
They’re Coming… But Where Will They Live? Australia’s Housing Time Bomb
Imagine inviting thousands of people to a party… but forgetting to organise enough food, chairs, or bathrooms. That’s essentially what Australia is doing: ramping up migration while failing to plan for the housing and infrastructure to support it. The conversation around our housing crisis is often framed around interest rates,…
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