23 Million
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Tonight, at around 10pm, Australia’s population will reach 23 million.
What Are We Building Now?
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Recent data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows there was an increase in dwelling approvals through 2013, with 177,418 residential dwelling approvals. This is a 15.7 per cent increase, the biggest annual gain since January 2011. As RP Data analyst Cameron Kusher notes, housing construction is one of Australia’s key economic pillars, providing significant multiplier effects on the economy such as more jobs and increased demand for building materials, home furnishings, appliances and white goods.
We Drive How Far?!
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A recent study by social research company McCrindle has revealed that nearly two in three Australians drive to work. The study found a 0.8 per cent increase in the number of car commuters compared with five years ago, amounting to 655,939 people daily. In addition, one in five train commuters also use a car for part of their journey, while one in ten bus passengers do the same.
The Australia of the Future
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Australia Day has come and gone and now is the time to sit and reflect on the evolving face of Australia and what it means to be an Australian.
Gen Alpha
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A lot has been written about baby boomers, and many (including this author) are getting a little tired of them. Not of the generation of course, but of the endless stream of statistics, often with a slightly negative angle, about this (in)famous generation. For the record, the youngest cohort of boomers are set to reach 50 this year, with the oldest turning 68. This means Australia’s largest and wealthiest generation is now entering retirement, or at least has to seriously begin planning for it. Cue more stories!
150 Per Cent
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Welcome back for the year – 2014 is going to be a great one!
Retirement: Do it Your Own Way
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The ABS released their survey of ‘retirement and retirement intentions’, with some very interesting findings.
The Matters of Life and Death
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It seems that more Australians are entering the world than ever before, and we’re taking longer to exit.
Population Growth and Housing Demand
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The current average national growth rate for the Australian population is 1.7 per cent per annum.
‘Time In’ as Important as ‘Timing’
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The research that drives Blue Wealth’s recommendations is based on two important factors:
