Episodes

We all know that Australia’s population is growing fast—faster than we’re building homes, roads, schools, or even planning for the future. Migration is up, infrastructure is lagging, and housing is stretched to breaking point. Yet instead of managing all these moving parts together, our governments still treat them like isolated…

Have you ever stopped to think about how far Australia has come since 1966? That was the year we ditched pounds and pence for dollars and cents… but that’s just the start. Back then, we were a country of just over 11 million people, mostly of Anglo-Celtic heritage, with an…

In this episode we’re tackling a hot topic that affects us all - climate change. But we’re not just discussing the weather; we explore how different generations perceive and react to climate issues and what that means to us. We also discuss the psychological impact of climate anxiety on younger…

In today’s chat, Simon Kuestenmacher and I explore various themes related to two interesting article articles he recently wrote. One about "Time Travel" and the other about "Bicycles as a Time Saver." Reading them made me rethink the rhythms of our daily routines and the spaces we inhabit, because Simon…

In today’s episode of Demographics Decoded, Simon Kuestenmacher and I discuss the various phases of retirement, the demographic changes affecting retirees, and the importance of financial planning and community support. Now, for those listening or watching who are not reaching retirement age any time soon, please keep listening because even…

Have you ever stopped to wonder if there’s been a better time to be alive than right now? Or maybe you’ve thought about the unimaginable challenges of living in past centuries. Every era has its golden moments and dark chapters, but when you weigh up the pros and cons, it’s…

Have you ever wondered what’s standing between you and business, investing or professional success? It may be you! Maybe you’re too biased to be a successful property investor, business owner or entrepreneur. In this episode of the Demographics Decoded podcast, Simon Kuestenmacher and I explain how cognitive biases can impact…

It seems that politics is stuck in a reactive mode—always putting out fires instead of preventing them in the first place. It feels like we’re watching the same movie over and over again, so in this episode of the Demographics Decoded podcast, Simon Kuestenmacher and I discuss the challenges and…