Which generation had it toughest? @McCrindle
Which generation had it toughest?  @McCrindle
Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
We often hear people from different age groups claim they had it tougher than the rest - from rising costs to housing pressures, each generation argues their struggle is unique. But what does the data actually say?

In this week's episode, our podcast producer, Holly Schaaf, sits down with social researcher and generational expert, Ashley Fell, to dig into some of McCrindle's recent generational analysis: comparing Baby Boomers, Gen X, Gen Y and Gen Z on income, housing affordability, inflation, technology access, and more.

Download the Generational Worker Profiles Infographic here:
https://mccrindle.com.au/resource/infographic/worker-profiles-infographic/
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Which generation had it toughest?

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