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The Stats Guy: Smoking, vaping and Australia’s pursuit of a healthier population

Beep, beep. $51.95. That’s not an unusual amount for a shop at the supermarket. What did the guy in front of me get for his $51.95? One packet of 25

The New Daily · Dec 10, 2022

The Stats Guys: Who works how long? These jobs offer the best work-life balance

Before we get to enjoy our holidays, let's look at who is working how much. Maybe you might even reconsider your career choice.

The New Daily · Dec 3, 2022

The Stats Guy: Career advice for Gen Z that’s driven by the data

Hey Gen Z (born 2000-17), are you thinking about your career? Maybe you aren’t sure which degree to pursue. Should you even bother with university? Which

The New Daily · Nov 19, 2022

The Stats Guy: Our transformation to a knowledge economy continues. Why don’t we feel rich?

Australia's knowledge economy now has more higher- and middle-income earners and fewer low-income earners.

The New Daily · Oct 15, 2022

Seachangers and migrants have transformed Victoria since 2018. What does that mean for the election?

External and internal migration, Covid-driven moves from the inner city and the rise of millennials have changed the electorate drastically

The Guardian - AU · Aug 27, 2022

Perth housing blocks now the smallest in the country amid strong demand for new homes

The average block of land for new homes in Perth is just 399 square metres, the smallest in the country, but the size of the houses are not shrinking as fast.

ABC News · Jun 18, 2022

The big solutions that could fix Australia’s massive housing affordability problem

Housing affordability is a massive problem in Australia. Nobody disputes this anymore, writes The Stats Guy Simon Kuestenmacher.

The New Daily · May 14, 2022

Victoria’s population growth will soon return to pre-pandemic levels, experts say

Tuesday’s state budget forecasts numbers of skilled migrants and international students will reach previous levels by mid-2024

The Guardian - AU · May 4, 2022

The Stats Guy: Australia’s trade economy in a time of turmoil

In a world where trade keeps flowing, where businesses keep investing despite high prices, Australia stands to win, writes Simon Kuestenmacher.

The New Daily · Mar 26, 2022

The Stats Guy: A nation of home owners is better for everyone, including the environment

The Stats Guy Simon Kuestenmacher dives deep into home ownership numbers in Australia and what that says about the future.

The New Daily · Mar 12, 2022