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Today's Homeowners Carry Heavier Mortgage Burden | Sydney News
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- Jul 1, 2026
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New KPMG analysis reveals today’s Australian homeowners are shouldering a heavier mortgage burden than the high-interest, high-stress era of the late 80s — despite current rates being roughly half of those peak levels. While back then, mortgage payments consumed 5.7% of household income, today’s homeowners are spending 5% of their income — and that’s before other debts — on home loans, turning property ownership from a symbol of security into a source of financial anxiety. The pressure stems from soaring home prices forcing people to borrow more, not just high rates. Economists warn that even minor price dips won’t solve the affordability crisis, which has been worsening for decades. The data shows a wide range of experiences — some first-time buyers are drowning in debt, while others who bought earlier feel more comfortable — but the overall trend points to a long-term challenge in making homeownership accessible. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/67ad0a4d593217d5