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Politically engaged – but ‘very much’ worried about buying a home: study reveals young Australians’ anxieties

The Guardian World Tuesday 14 July 2026, 14:01 UTC By Dan Jervis-Bardy Chief political correspondent 1 min read
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Growing Up in Australia report shows gen Z are more anxious about housing affordability than climate change or following a chosen career pathGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFar more young people are worried about being able to buy a home than about climate change or finding a job in their chosen field, according to a study that also reveals gen Z’s deep distrust of politicians, political parties and the media. The latest insights from a major longitudinal study...

Growing Up in Australia report shows gen Z are more anxious about housing affordability than climate change or following a chosen career path

Far more young people are worried about being able to buy a home than about climate change or finding a job in their chosen field, according to a study that also reveals gen Z’s deep distrust of politicians, political parties and the media.

The latest insights from a major longitudinal study show high levels of participation in the political debate, challenging stereotypes that younger Australians are disengaged from public life.

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