SocietyRising housing costs keep more young Australians in the family home
The Hilda survey shows that the share of Australians aged 18 to 29 living with their parents rose from 39% in 2001 to just under 50% in 2024. Longer study and rising housing costs have made moving out harder, while post-pandemic living costs have reduced reported financial wellbeing across most age groups.
TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-09-23 14:01Original
Rising housing costs keep more young Australians in the family home
Society