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Another quarter, another ABS population update. But this isn’t just a bunch of numbers. It’s the story of where our nation is heading—and how smart investors can use this knowledge to get ahead. ABS reported: Australia’s population was 27,400,013 people at 31 December 2024. The quarterly growth was 91,133 people (0.3%). The annual growth was…

Are you considering investing in Melbourne’s property market? You’re not alone — and you’re certainly not too late. Melbourne has posted four consecutive months of home price growth so far in 2025. This represents a notable turnaround as Melbourne property prices fell in most months of 2024. Melbourne continues to rank as one of Australia’s most…

Brisbane has quietly but powerfully emerged from the shadows of Sydney and Melbourne and proven itself as a property market heavyweight. While the southern capitals tend to grab many of the headlines, Brisbane real estate has delivered solid, sustainable growth over the last few years and it’s still going strong. Now, with population surging, infrastructure…

Thinking of investing in Sydney property? You’re not alone—but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. “Sydney’s too expensive.””You’ve missed the boat.””Now’s not the time to invest.” These are just a few of the myths floating around dinner tables and social media feeds. But here’s the truth: in every market cycle, there are opportunities—if you know where…

Every time the migration debate flares up in Australia, the focus seems to land on rental shortages, infrastructure pressures, and overburdened services. But if that’s all you’re seeing, you’re missing the bigger picture. Because migration isn’t just about borders or bureaucracy, it’s fundamentally about human freedom. People don’t uproot their lives lightly. Migration is a…

Where is the Australian property market heading? With so much noise and confusion in the media, it’s hard to make sense of what’s really happening. Every week, headlines scream conflicting messages — some warn of falling house prices, others claim we’re in the midst of another boom. But savvy investors know the truth lies not…

Australia’s housing market just hit another milestone. The total value of all residential dwellings across the country climbed to $11.37 trillion in March 2025, rising 1.2% over the quarter and almost 6% over the year. Of that, households now own nearly $10.92 trillion. And for the first time ever, the average price of a home…

Generation X, born between 1964 and 1981 and sandwiched between our baby boomers and millennials, are often referred to as Australia’s forgotten middle child. The thing is, representing 6.5 million people, this generation accounts for around 25% of Australia’s population. The majority of this demographic group has reached its peak in terms of income, but…

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