The latest HILDA survey highlights a troubling trend: more Australians are entering retirement without owning a home, and the number of retirees renting is steadily rising.
As housing affordability worsens, future generations face the prospect of renting well into retirement, with serious implications for financial security and quality of life.
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Produced By: Moemina Shukur
Featured In Story: Kyle Peyton – Researcher at the University of Melbourne
First aired on The Wire, Friday 19 September 2025