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Growing Up in Australia – The Longitudinal Study of Australian Children

News item 27 August 2026

Wave 11 survey now closed

We have successfully finished data collection for Wave 11 of Growing Up in Australia. This milestone marks the end of another round of gathering comprehensive information about the lives of Gen Z Australians and their families. 

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Explainer 26 August 2026

Why financial independence is becoming harder for young Australians

New research from Growing Up in Australia explores the financial experiences of young Australians. In 3 spotlight reports, we examine their employment and education, living arrangements and housing affordability, and financial stress and parental support.

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Explainer 15 July 2026

Understanding the civic lives of young Australians

New findings from Growing Up in Australia suggest many young Australians are engaging with issues that matter to them and taking part in their communities but not always in traditional or formal ways.

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Facts and figures 26 Aug 2026

Spotlight – Young Australians' employment and education

For young people in their late teens and early twenties, pathways to adulthood are often marked by key milestones such as completing education, entering the workforce and achieving financial independence. However, these pathways have become increasingly complex, with many young people moving between study, part-time work and full-time employment in non-linear ways.

Facts and figures 26 Aug 2026

Spotlight – Young Australians' financial stress and financial support from parents

As young Australians move through early adulthood, many are taking on greater financial responsibility while facing rising living costs, insecure work and housing pressures. Everyday expenses, education costs and debt repayments are shaping major life choices about study, work, health and independence. These issues affect a substantial number of young adults at a critical life stage – when they are laying down financial foundations.

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