Simon Kuestenmacher

Simon Kuestenmacher is a Co-Founder and Director at The Demographics Group. His columns, media commentary and public speaking focus on current global socio-demographic trends and how these impact Australia. Follow Simon on Twitter for daily data insights on demographics, geography and business.

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The revolution that could change gen Z’s gloomy outlook

Despite their currently very pessimistic view of housing, gen Z could actually enter a property market in the 2030s that is more affordable than it is today.

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CITIZENSHIP: 37 Lismore residents became Australian citizens at a ceremony at Oaks Oval on September 17. It was one of the biggest citizenship ceremonies held in Lismore.

Australia is a migration nation, but for how long?

Australia is undoubtedly a migration nation, but as more countries seek to attract a smaller pool of potential migrants, we need to ensure we still attract the skilled workers needed to drive the economy.

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Don’t underestimate the influence of forgotten gen X

They might be the forgotten generation stuck between two big personality eras, but a gen X spending boom is coming as they get set to inherit just as their kids stop depending on them.

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Migrants not to blame for our housing crisis

Politicians calling for slower migration figures look like they are tackling housing affordability. That way they can avoid making bold housing policy choices that would inconvenience voters.

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How our ageing population shapes property market

Even baby boomers will eventually see their health decline to a point where unassisted living is impossible and this has significant implications for the overall population and our aged-care system.

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Homes crisis answer requires a factory mentality

We need to stop thinking about building more houses and instead get on with manufacturing them, because technological advances mean that they can be mass produced to meet demand.

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The Big Bang: Baby Boomers changing our property market

Boomer family homes will be bulldozed to make room for two or three townhouses. Get ready for impact.

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In Australia, local government holds more powers than in many other countries when it comes to urban planning.

Power grab by the states will change Australian suburbia forever

We can’t build a sea of ‘Euro blocks’ in our capital cities but we can increase the density in the middle suburbs. And state governments are getting tough on local councils to make this happen.

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Double trouble ahead but it need not be a disaster

Move over location, location, location. As our population gets set to double our new real estate mantra is supply, supply, supply.

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Why I’m outrageously optimistic about one type of property

Amid a national housing crisis, there’s one demographic shift that holds a lot of untapped potential for residents and investors.

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