Half of young Australian adults now living with parents, says new survey | ABC NEWS

Half of young Australian adults aged 18 to 29 are now living at home with their parents, up from 39 per cent in 2001.

Australians are more stressed about housing and money, and half of workers feel over-educated for their job, but their long-term relationships are relatively strong.

The latest Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) survey has shown how people's lives have changed between 2001 and 2024.
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