Home ownership patterns in Australia are changing with many younger aspirants are priced out of the market and many mid-age and older Australians carrying large mortgages towards retirement. What does the latest research tell us about home ownership rates in Australia? What are the risks for those who are highly indebted, and the opportunities for those seeking to own their first home?

Speakers

Keynote presenters

Prof Rachel Ong ViforJ

Professor of Economics - School of Economics, Finance and Property, Curtin University

Rachel Ong ViforJ is currently Professor of Economics at the School of Economics, Finance and Property, Curtin University. Rachel was the recipient of the Professor Mike Berry Award for Excellence in Housing Research in 201... view

Cameron Kusher

Principal - Research, CoreLogic

Cameron Kusher is CoreLogic’s head of research for Australia and one of the leading commentators nationally on housing market conditions and trends. Cameron utilises CoreLogic’s vast array of housing data as well as publicly available data, economic and demographic tren... view

Facilitator

Tamlin Gorter

Senior Manager Strategic Initiatives, AHURI

Tamlin is Senior Manager of Strategic Initiatives at AHURI. Tamlin is a social scientist, specialising in housing and urban research and policy. In her current role she focuses on informing and influencing cities policy in Australia. Prior to this, s... view

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Home ownership in Australia

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