Australian households living too large in major property size mismatch

Most Australian houses have space for bigger families. But that's not who's in them

New research reveals a mismatch between Australia’s housing stock and household size, with most homes built for families despite the majority of households being singles or couples without children

Empty nest crisis: 61 per cent of Australian households have just one or two occupants

Big homes and smaller households contribute to the housing crisis.

Australian households living too large in major property size mismatch

While the vast bulk of Australian housing is built for larger families, property research firm Cotality has found more than 60 per cent of households are made up of just one or two people.

Big homes, small families: the Aussie housing mismatch

Aussie couples without kids and people living alone make up the majority of households but property data reveals housing stock is built for bigger families.

Australia's housing mismatch: Large homes vs. smaller households

Big homes and smaller households contribute to the housing crisis.