The Future of Australia Revealed: Trends That Will Impact Your Life in 2025

Demographics Decoded - Unveiling the trends shaping your future

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 of Australia’s population growth, the changing face of our workforce, and how technology and urbanisation are redefining our cities.

If you’re an investor, entrepreneur, or simply someone looking to make sense of the rapid changes around us, you’ll come away with a clearer understanding of not just where we’re heading, but how you can prepare and thrive in this evolving landscape.

Takeaways

• Demographic trends are crucial for understanding future societal changes.
• Political events can significantly influence demographic trends and economic conditions.
• Urban planning is shifting towards medium density and greenfield developments.
• Australia's population is becoming increasingly multicultural due to immigration.
• The aging population will drive demand for healthcare and aged care services.
• Home ownership rates are changing, with younger generations entering later in life.
• Electric vehicle adoption is expected to rise significantly in the coming years.
• Working from home is likely to remain popular, especially in Melbourne.
• Melbourne is predicted to become the most affordable capital city by 2025.
• Tourism in Australia is set to recover, bringing economic benefits.

Chapters

02:33 Greenfield Development and Housing Affordability

07:11 Australia's Multicultural Future

08:07 Aging Population and Healthcare Challenges

09:28 Home Ownership Trends and Rental Market

12:16 The Rise of Electric Vehicles

17:07 The Future of Work and Remote Employment

21:30 Tourism Recovery and Workforce Challenges

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About Simon Kuestenmacher

Simon Kuestenmacher is co-founder and Director – The Demographics Group

Simon is a prolific media commentator on demographic and data matters and a columnist for The New Daily and The Australian newspapers. 

He ranks as one of the world’s Top 10 influencers in data visualisation. If you can’t get enough of the kind of data that explains how the world works, make sure to follow Simon on Linked In or X (formerly Twitter) or any of his other social channels.

Click here for a media enquiry or if you would like to book Simon Kuestenmacher for a speaking engagement. His presentations and quirky observations are enjoyed by audiences from the financial services, property, government, education, technology, retail and professional services industries, among others.

About Michael Yardney

Michael Yardney – founder Metropole Property Strategists has been voted one of Australia’s 50 most influential Thought Leaders.

While he is best known as a property expert, Michael is also Australia’s leading expert in the psychology of success and wealth creation.

Michael is a #1 best selling author of 9 books and frequently challenges traditional finance advice with innovative ideas on property investment, personal finance and wealth creation.

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