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I think you're totally ignoring cash flow investors who tend to invest in the 'first home buyer suburbs'. Look at how popular threads on Adelaide are on here- particularly in the southern (Christie Downs, Christie Beach, Hackham) and northern suburbs (Elizabeth). We see it as well with Melbourne...

Look at the population growth in that time though...when I say that I specifically mean in Sydney though! A place like Adelaide has actually got a lot more affordable within the past 25 years.

http://www.propertyobserver.com.au/forward-planning/advice-and-hot-topics/39997-the-sydney-property-market-house-of-cards-the-joker-in-the-pack-simon-pressley.html "An unhealthily high ratio of investor-owned properties is already occurring with ABS data confirming that 60% of NSW home loan...

Adelaide's result doesn't surprise me. Unemployment in South Australia is at a 14 year high of 7.6%:eek:

Tip 7- Marry an investment banker:p

True. It's a values thing. As long as their keeping up their side of the deal and making repayments I don't see why it's a bad thing. If your parents have the financial ability to help you and are happy to do so than it's probably a good thing because it helps you out. I'm lucky I live in...

Cable t.v is certainly a luxury as is a 2nd car. However, I'd argue that phones, computers, and internet are essential in this day and age. I'm on a $40 a month plan but I don't have a home phone but I need a phone so people can contact me. Same as I need a computer and internet for...

I guess everything was more expensive back than because Australia had protectionism to prop up manufacturing and insulate the economy from international competition. These days the economy is a lot more free market so we benefit with consumer goods. The other thing I love about today is...

First time posting images/graphs so hopefully they link up.

Another day another article about Sydney housing affordability. http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/sydney-tax-why-you-pay-150000-extra-to-live-in-emerald-city-20150606-ghhb3z It's good to see people take action instead of just complaining. It's easier said than done to 'move where you can afford'...

Exactly! It always takes sacrifice to buy a house but the FACT is that it was 134% cheaper in 1977 to buy a house in relation to disposable income than it is today. I don't care though coz I don't live or invest in Sydney:D

2:30 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CL7M5RIXjY8

The average Australian wage last year was around 75k. http://www.livingin-australia.com/salaries-australia/ Compare that to the average back back 15 years ago where the average wage was around 35k...

FHB's should live with their parents for as long as they can. Obviously it saves a lot more money than renting but it also frees up supply (if more people were to do it) and is the best way of 'voting with your feet'...

Investment property or PPOR? Did you have a partner? Houses in Mount Druitt are now around 500k. Alternatively you could live out Campbelltown way and pick up something for high 400s. As for 600k you could get a place in Macquarie Fields but than you spend 3-4 hours a day of your work week just...