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The age Australians think is 'too old' to still live with your parents
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The age Australians think is 'too old' to still live with your parents

A new survey by Finder reveals that Australians believe 31 years old is the age at which someone is 'too old' to continue living with their parents. The survey of 1,010 Australians found that Gen Z and Baby Boomers had the strictest views, suggesting 30 as the cutoff, while Millennials and Gen X suggested 32. Parents of children under 18 were stricter than those without children. Finder's expert Sarah Megginson noted that these figures do not reflect the current financial realities, as 47% of renters struggle to afford rent, often spending over 30% of their income on it. The housing crisis is reportedly delaying traditional adult milestones like moving out, buying homes, and starting families. A McCrindle report showed that 70% of 19-year-olds now live at home compared to 60% in 2006, driven by factors such as student debt and a competitive housing market. Additionally, 57% of Australians are open to living in multi-generational homes, with 12% currently doing so.

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The age Australians think is 'too old' to still live with your parents

A new survey by Finder reveals that Australians believe 31 years old is the age at which someone is 'too old' to continue living with their parents. The survey of 1,010 Australians found that Gen Z and Baby Boomers had the strictest views, suggesting 30 as the cutoff, while Millennials and Gen X suggested 32. Parents of children under 18 were stricter than those without children. Finder's expert Sarah Megginson noted that these figures do not reflect the current financial realities, as 47% of renters struggle to afford rent, often spending over 30% of their income on it. The housing crisis is reportedly delaying traditional adult milestones like moving out, buying homes, and starting families. A McCrindle report showed that 70% of 19-year-olds now live at home compared to 60% in 2006, driven by factors such as student debt and a competitive housing market. Additionally, 57% of Australians are open to living in multi-generational homes, with 12% currently doing so.

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