What would someone from 1925 make of the Australia we live in today?

Would they be amazed by our prosperity? Shocked by how much our values and lifestyles have changed? Or perhaps surprised that a place called the “Gold Coast” even exists?

In today’s episode of Demographics Decoded, Simon Kuestenmacher and I take a time machine journey through Australia’s past and present.

We explore how our country has evolved over the last 100 years – socially, culturally, demographically – and then fast-forward to ask: what might Australia look like in another hundred years?

What kind of cities will we be living in? What will family life look like? Will we still have a strong sense of community? And how will we continue to grow in a world of declining fertility and aging populations?

This episode is as much about nostalgia as it is about foresight – so buckle in for a thought-provoking journey across a century of change, and what lies ahead.

 

Takeaways 

 

·         Australia's cities have undergone significant evolution over the last century.

·         The Gold Coast represents a major urban success story.

·         The role of religion in society may evolve in the future.

·         Australia is becoming increasingly multicultural, with a diverse population.

·         Family dynamics and workforce participation have changed dramatically since 1925.

·         Future predictions suggest a doubling of Australia's population.

·         Technological advancements will reshape urban living and work.

·         Longer life expectancies will impact retirement and workforce dynamics.

·         Social support systems for the elderly will need to adapt to demographic changes.

·         The choices made today will shape the future for generations to come.

 

Chapters 

 

00:00 A Journey Through Time: Australia Then and Now

06:40 The Evolution of Community and Religion

10:00 Multiculturalism: A New Australian Identity

11:55 Changing Family Dynamics and Workforce Participation

15:26 Urban Development: Homes and Infrastructure

21:12 The Future of Australia: Predictions and Possibilities

30:39 Messages for Future Generations

 

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