Simon Kuestenmacher
Co-founder and director at The Demographics Group, specialising in demographic analysis and public commentary on trends affecting employment and society.
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Jan 6, 2026 • 6min
We have a skills shortage, and AI can't save us
Joining the discussion is Simon Kuestenmacher, co-founder and director of The Demographics Group, who specializes in population trends. He highlights that Australia’s skills shortage stems from demographic shifts, particularly as baby boomers retire and smaller generations follow. Demand for workers is on the rise due to increasing care needs, while current migration policies may exacerbate the issue. Notably, Simon warns that the ageing population will drive a doubling of aged care needs by 2040, highlighting the limited role of AI in this sector.
Mar 3, 2026 • 30min
Regional Australia: Boom, Bust or Just Misunderstood?
Simon Kuestenmacher, co-founder of The Demographics Group and data-driven demographer, breaks down regional Australia with crisp, evidence-led perspective. He examines pandemic-era migration myths, ageing towns missing prime-age workers, and why jobs, housing variety, services, connectivity and climate risk determine which micro-markets thrive. Short, sharp and cautionary look at what really drives regional growth.
Mar 10, 2026 • 26min
The One Thing That Really Drives Property Prices (And Why Most Commentators Miss It)
Simon Kuestenmacher, co-founder of The Demographics Group and demographer, explains how jobs—type, pay and location—quietly drive property markets. Short, sharp takes cover local economies, why population growth alone is misleading, Melbourne’s housing mix, the role of job quality for investors, and which sectors (like defence) could shape future demand.
Dec 31, 2025 • 7min
How can you climb a career ladder where the first rung is missing?
Simon Kuestenmacher, co-founder of The Demographics Group and demographic analyst. He talks about how rising university participation has diluted degree value. He outlines degree inflation and the push for postgraduate credentials. He explores how AI is automating many entry-level tasks, shrinking graduate intakes. He warns this could create future mid-career shortages while interpersonal skills grow in importance.
Mar 17, 2026 • 31min
The Iran War and What It Means for Australia's Economy & Property Markets
Simon Kuestenmacher, co-founder of The Demographics Group and data-driven demographer. He explores how the Iran conflict exposes strengths and vulnerabilities in Australia’s economic model. Short takes on how resource exports, supply-chain shocks, inflation, interest-rate pressure, shifting travel and investor behaviour could ripple through households and property markets.
