2005 vs 2025: Who Had It Harder Buying A Home? (Perth Property Data)

The generational housing debate is happening in every Australian household and today we're settling it with data, not opinions.In this mini episode, Michael breaks down the real numbers behind buying a home in 2005 vs 2025 — median prices, incomes, deposits, repayments, and price-to-income ratios.Both sides of the argument have merit, but the data tells a more nuanced story than most people admit.By the end of this episode you'll know exactly what each generation was up against, where the genuine pain points were, and what it all means if you're a Perth buyer trying to get into the market right now.General advice only and not personal advice. CRN 485467-------------------------------------Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatBackyardPropertyPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/backyardpropertypod?igsh=MWhkOWx5YzJxdDc3ag==Website: https://tuskfinance.com.au-------------------------------------Connect with Michael:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tuskfinancemkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mortgageswmichaelLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelkillinerTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@backyardpropertypodcastEmail: broker@tuskfinance.com.au-------------------------------------Chapters:(00:00) Welcome & Episode Intro(01:15) Why This Comparison Actually Matters(02:30) Buying in 2005 — The Real Numbers(03:00) 2005 Median Prices, Incomes & Deposit Timeline(04:45) Buying in 2025 — The Real Numbers(05:00) 2025 Median Prices & Perth's 90% Growth(05:45) How Long It Takes to Save a Deposit Today(06:15) 2025 Mortgage Rates, Repayments & Serviceability Buffers(07:15) So Who Actually Had It Harder?(09:15) What Perth Buyers Should Do Right Now(10:00) First Home Guarantee, Rentvesting & Guarantor Strategies(10:45) Perth's Fundamentals — Why the Long Game Still Works(11:00) Outro & Community Call to Action-------------------------------------Produced by Podwave Studios: https://www.podwavestudios.au-------------------------------------#ThatBackyardPropertyPod #PerthPropertyMarket #MichaelKilliner #PerthRealEstate #WAProperty #PropertyInvesting #MarketAnalysis #PerthHousing #RealEstateAustralia #WealthCreation #PerthGrowth #Jolimont #Vash #HousingSupply #RentalCrisis #InvestingInPerth #PropertyData2026 #WestAustralia #SuburbanGrowth #PerthInvestment