The Numbers That Matter
These aren't abstract statistics. They're the reality facing young Australians right now.
under-35s believe they'll ever own a home
Home in Place, 2025
Ages 18 - 25
Ages 25 - 35
The Wider Crisis
Young Australians aren't choosing to rent forever. They're being forced into it. Prices have nearly tripled while wages haven't kept up, and government schemes designed to help first home buyers have only pushed prices higher. The gap between what young people earn and what housing costs is wider than it's ever been.
Council & Government Resources
Key planning documents, housing data, and government resources relevant to housing on the Sunshine Coast.
Sunshine Coast Housing Monitor
Housing supply, diversity, affordability and availability data
SCC Maps & Statistics
Council population data, housing benchmarks, and liveability surveys
Housing Benchmark Reports
Point-in-time snapshots of housing provision across the Sunshine Coast
Housing Tenure Data
ABS census data on ownership, mortgages, and rental across the region
AIHW Home Ownership Report
National data on ownership trends, first home buyers, and housing tenure
Grattan Institute - Housing Affordability
Analysis of declining affordability, generational divide, and policy solutions
The Exit Generation Report
Survey of 1,020 Australians aged 18–35 on housing, affordability, and leaving Australia