Boomerang Living: A New Property Market Reality
The rise of the Kangaroo (Boomerang) Generation is quietly reshaping property demand everywhere. Most young adults — whether they live with their parents or not — say they know someone who has moved back home in recent years due to economic conditions.
Who are in fact this group called the Boomerang Generation or The Kangaroos and how do we categorize them? This group of young adults who themselves are living at home (range from 18 - 34 years of age) and have moved back in temporarily.
More adult children are returning to live with their parents—not as a temporary fallback, but the move is mainly due to economic conditions such as rising living costs, flexible work arrangements, and family caregiving needs. This has created a growing demand for homes that support multi-generational living, a segment that is proving both resilient and future-ready.
From an investment perspective, properties with space and flexibility are gaining an edge. Larger units, landed homes, dual-key layouts, and older properties with renovation potential are increasingly attractive. These homes appeal not just to owner-occupiers, but also to tenants seeking shared living arrangements, making them more adaptable across different market cycles.
Location preferences are evolving as well. Instead of purely chasing city-centre addresses, demand is shifting towards well-connected suburbs and mature townships—areas with established amenities, healthcare, schools, and transport links. For investors, this opens opportunities in locations that offer better entry prices, stable demand, and longer-term growth potential.
Ultimately, the Kangaroo Generation signals a move toward function-driven property demand. Homes that can adapt to changing family structures tend to enjoy stronger holding power, broader buyer appeal, and better exit options.
For investors or even home buyers thinking long term, the question is no longer just about size or yield—but whether a property can remain relevant as lifestyles among the generations continue to evolve.
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