Housing investors are increasingly older and wealthier, Reserve Bank research shows
Research from the Reserve Bank indicates that housing investors in Australia are becoming older and wealthier. The share of investors aged over 60 has increased significantly, while younger investors are declining in number. Additionally, the data shows a growing concentration of housing investment among higher-income households.
- ▪The share of housing investors aged over 60 surged from 12 to 28 percent over the past 20 years.
- ▪The median age of housing investors in Australia increased from 45 to 51 years during this period.
- ▪The research highlights a shift towards higher-income households in housing investment, influenced by rising property prices and tax concessions.
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| Publication time | Thu, 28 May 2026 01:46:34 +0000 |
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Housing investors are increasingly older and wealthier, Reserve Bank research showsBy business reporter Gareth HutchensTopic:Housing PolicyThu 28 May 2026 at 11:46amThu 28 May 2026 at 11:46amThu 28 May 2026 at 11:46amReserve Bank research shows housing investors have become increasingly older and wealthier in the past 20 years. (ABC News: John Gunn)In short:The share of housing investors aged over 60 has surged in the past 20 years, while the share of younger housing investors has declined.New Reserve Bank research shows that housing investment has also become more skewed towards higher-income households.What's next?The federal government introduced a bill to parliament today to change the taxation of housing, including the capital gains tax discount and negative…
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