• Inside Australia’s Future: Trends That Will Impact Every Generation by 2025

  • Jan 21 2025
  • Length: 34 mins
  • Podcast

Inside Australia’s Future: Trends That Will Impact Every Generation by 2025

  • Summary

  • We’re only a few weeks into this new year and already the world is changing around us. No doubt 2025 will bring its own events that will dominate our lives and financial markets, and in this, the third of a three-part series, we discuss various demographic trends and their implications for the economy, interest rates, and consumer behaviour. We explore the spending power of different generations and the impact of geopolitical factors on Australia and emerging industries. Our conversation also touches on the gender pay gap, mental health trends, the rise of vaping, and the influence of corporate influencers on consumer perceptions. 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 2025 is predicted to be a year of significant change.Interest rates are expected to drop slightly, but not to historic lows.Millennials are entering their highest spending phase, impacting the economy.Australia's economy is supported by strong demographic trends.Geopolitical factors will influence Australia's trade relationships.Emerging industries like indoor play centers are thriving due to changing family dynamics.The gender pay gap is narrowing, especially among non-parents.Mental health issues are becoming more openly discussed and reported.Vaping poses new health risks and is under-regulated.High consumption is expected as millennials and baby boomers spend more. Chapters 01:48 Economic Predictions for 2025 06:16 Australia's Economic Outlook 08:34 Geopolitical Influences on Australia 11:40 Emerging Industries for Growth 15:43 The Gender Pay Gap 18:13 Mental Health Trends in Australia 23:44 The Rise of Vaping 27:28 Corporate Influencers and Consumption Trends Join Simon Kuestenmacher and Michael Yardney at Wealth Retreat 2025 –Australia’s Premier Wealth Retreat for Elite Investors and Business People – learn more here. 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. Follow Michael on Linked In or Instagram Are you interested in property investment - let the team at Metropole build you a Strategic Property Plan to help give you clarity, direction and wealth-producing results.
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