Study Says Aussies No Longer Relate To “Aussie Family” Ad Stereotypes, As Cost Of Living Bites
Major shifts to family structures and the housing affordability crisis are among the key trends shaping the world post-COVID, according to a new report from Pureprofile and Insights Exchange.
In the next five to 10 years, the traditional household structure is going to be surpassed by more fluid definitions of family, due to couples having children at a later age and Millennials being unable to afford to buy property. The report, based on a representative sample of over 1,600 Australians, found that one-third of Australians do not relate to the portrayal of family/households by advertisers and media.
Housing affordability is now one of the main concerns for young Australians, coupled with economic insecurity, earning enough to maintain their lifestyle and saving for a house deposit. Of those renting aged between 18-39yrs – one in four (25 per cent) claim they are not likely to buy in the next five years. Their house deposit savings is now going toward post-Covid travelling, new experiences, new furniture for their rental or a new car.
For those “kidults” (+18yrs) still living with their parents, 55 per cent are there ‘to save money’ while 47 per cent stated they ‘cannot afford to live elsewhere’, but are also seemingly happy to live at home with 52 per cent still being financially supported by their parents.
Nichola Quail, founder and CEO, Insights Exchange says the “kidult” phenomenon of children not leaving the nest also has major implications for the grocery customer journey, buying appliances, planning travel and managing multiple streaming services and devices.
“Only one in four (24 per cent) people define themselves as being a family with dependent children, yet this remains the dominant portrayal of households in advertising. Australian households are becoming much more fluid, with adult children living in the family home well into their thirties. Some 14 per cent of 25-29 year olds and 12 per cent of 30-34 year olds still live with their parents. You essentially have four adults living under one roof operating more like flatmates with economic benefits,” Quail said.
Post-Covid we are also now seeing the lowest fertility rate in Australia’s history, with figures also showing 51 per cent of 18-34 year olds said they’re unlikely to have a baby in the next five years.
Major shifts in travel, leisure and shopping
Working from home and Covid restrictions have shaped the way Australians now shop. Compared to three years ago, women are more active online than men with 54 per cent of women shopping online. In contrast, only 35 per cent of retirees are likely to shop online.
Along with an increase in online shopping, Australians have needed to adapt the way they see their GP or keep up with their studies. Covid restrictions and social distancing has increased the use of Telehealth, especially for females by 25 per cent, while there was a 33 per cent increase of online learning in the 18-24 year old group.
With borders reopening and Covid restrictions easing, only one in four Australians are not planning to travel in the next 12 months, with their destination either in their own state or interstate. Overseas travel is more likely in the next three years than the next 12 months with many people likely waiting and watching how things settle before embarking on broader, usually more costlier adventure.
Concerns keeping Australians up at night
The rising cost of living (70 per cent) and climate change (39 per cent) are the top concerns for Australians. The impact of climate change on the environment and their way of life, as well as slow progress in reducing carbon emissions are the main concerns.
Finances loomed large, with over one in five people unable to afford to retire (23 per cent), find affordable rental property (22 per cent) and being able to save enough for a home deposit (21 per cent). Conversely, career progress, affordable higher education and workplace diversity and inclusion were much lower concerns.
Despite 87 per cent of Australians agreeing that the country is ethnically diverse, a large proportion of Australians don’t agree that the nation is “racially tolerant” (45 per cent) or that there is a “sense of fairness and equality” (43 per cent).
“Four in ten people in Australia today are either non-Australian-born (born overseas) or first generation Australians. However, when we asked them how they identify themselves, the vast majority (93 per cent) said Australian. Even though typically viewed as multicultural, there’s less belief that Australia is a racially tolerant country. This is problematic given the essential role that overseas migrants are anticipated to play in Australia’s post pandemic recovery and future population profile,” says Martin Filz, CEO Pureprofile.
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