{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":300,"width":600,"title":"The Great Australian Property Shuffle: Where Future Demand Is Heading | Simon Kuestenmacher","description":" By the time many of today's Gen Z buys their first home, Melbourne will have overtaken Sydney as Australia's biggest city.   Canberra will be bigger than Newcastle. And a sleepy Victorian farming town called Warragul will have more than tripled in size.   If that sounds far fetched, stick around, because today we're unpacking a piece of research that maps out every major Australian city and town all the way to 2050, and some of the findings will completely reshape how you think about where the next wave of property demand is heading   It\u2019s more than just a prediction; it's a trendline built on twenty-five years of hard data by the Demographics Group and today we're going to show you exactly what it means for where you should be investing over the next quarter of a century."   In this episode, Simon Kuestenmacher talks about how Australia\u2019s demographic shifts are reshaping our cities and property markets.   We unpack the long-term population patterns that are steering growth toward some areas and away from others.   We explore why lifestyle towns, regional hubs, and major capitals are all facing very different demand pressures.   We look at how intergenerational wealth transfer and ageing baby boomers will influence housing choices and market activity.   We finish by connecting these demographic changes to smarter property decisions for investors and everyday Australians.   Takeaways   \u2022 Australia\u2019s population growth will favour selected locations \u2022 Melbourne may surpass Sydney in population \u2022 Canberra could outgrow Newcastle over time \u2022 Population growth alone cannot guarantee investment success \u2022 Diverse employment strengthens long-term housing demand \u2022 Infrastructure investment can accelerate regional property growth \u2022 Household incomes influence sustainable property price growth \u2022 Limited housing supply can intensify local competition \u2022 Owner-occupier demand supports stronger market resilience \u2022 Wealth transfers may reshape future housing decisions   Chapters   03:48 - Another eight million Australians by 2050 08:07 - Why Melbourne will overtake Sydney 14:55 - Sponge towns and the regional decline spiral 16:05 - The rocket towns set to triple in size 26:48 - Boomer deaths and the coming wealth transfer   Links and Resources:   Join us at one of our upcoming seminars in Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane.   \u2022        Click here for more details and to lock in your spot.https:\/\/metropole.com.au\/how-to-grow-seminar\/ \u2022        Join us in this small group environment so you can get your personal questions answered.   Answer this week\u2019s trivia question here - https:\/\/www.propertytrivia.com.au\/ \u2022        Win a hard copy of How To Grow a Multi-Million Dollar Property Portfolio in your Spare Time? \u2022        Every entry receives a copy of a fully updated Property Report.   Michael Yardney   Get the team at Metropole to help build your personal Strategic Property Plan. Click here and have a chat with us.     Simon Kuestenmacher: Australia\u2019s leading demographer and partner in the Demographics Group.   Get a bundle of eBooks and Reports at: www.PodcastBonus.com.au     Also, please subscribe to my other podcast Demographics Decoded with Simon Kuestenmacher \u2013 just look for Demographics Decoded wherever you are listening to this podcast and subscribe so each week we can unveil the trends shaping your future.   About The Michael Yardney Podcast | Property Investment And Wealth Creation Australia   The Australian property market doesn\u2019t move in isolation - it\u2019s shaped by demographics, economic forces and long-term structural trends.   The Michael Yardney Podcast dives into: \u2022 Australian economic outlook \u2022 Demographic trends shaping housing demand \u2022 Population growth and migration impacts \u2022 Housing affordability debates \u2022 Interest rates and inflation \u2022 Supply shortages and construction cycles \u2022 Government policy and property markets \u2022 Future trends in Australian real estate \u2022 Strategic property investment planning   If you want to understand what\u2019s really driving property prices in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and around Australia, and how to position your portfolio for the future, this podcast delivers data-driven insights and practical strategy.   Explore more at:https:\/\/propertyupdate.com.auhttps:\/\/metropole.com.au ","author_name":"Property Investment & Wealth Creation Australia | The Michael Yardney Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/michaelyardneypodcast.com.au","html":"