Episodes

Are there more winners or losers in our current challenging house markets? In this episode of the Demographics Decoded Podcast, Simon Kuestenmacher and I explore who the winners and losers are, examine the impact of government policies on housing affordability, and analyse the political landscape affecting young voters. We also…

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…

Are you ready for the changes 2025 will bring? In today’s show we unpack even more insights that will impact how we live, work, and invest in the year ahead. In this second of a 3 part series we’ll discuss some of the most pressing trends, including the ripple effects…

We’re at the beginning of a new year, and the world is evolving at a dizzying pace. Social shifts, technological advances, and economic challenges are rewriting the rules of how we live, work, and invest. But what can we expect this year? And more importantly, how can you stay ahead…

In this episode of the Demographics Decoded podcast, Simon Kuestenmacher and I discuss not only what is going to shape the future of our nation but also some of the many of the challenges we’ll be facing. We explored the benefits and challenges of population growth, the significance of skilled…

Today, Simon Kuestenmacher and I discuss a topic that’s been in the media a bit lately – the widening gap between the rich and the poor. Simon brings this issue to life, using a great analogy - the cereal aisle at our local supermarket. Just as the cereal aisle reflects…

Today Simon Kuestenmacher and I discuss the significant demographic shifts that will reshape the Australian housing market, focusing on three key life peaks: family formation, midlife career shifts, and retirement. We highlight how millennials, now entering family formation, are moving from smaller inner-city apartments to larger family-sized homes, while baby…

Today, we're spotlighting Generation Z — the youngest cohort in the workforce and a group already making waves across various facets of society. This is the last in our 5-part series looking at the various generations and we believe this type of information is essential whether you’re an employer, an…