State of Gen X Australia Report 2026 — Australia’s Generation X in focus: a data-driven report on the financial, social and emotional pressures shaping Gen X lives today.
This annual Citro report reveals how Australia’s “caught in the middle” generation is carrying heavy burdens—financially (cost of living, housing affordability, retirement readiness), socially (caregiving for kids and aging parents, intergenerational support), and emotionally (work stress, mental health). Includes survey insights, regional breakdowns, policy implications and practical recommendations for employers, policymakers and individuals. Essential reading for anyone interested in midlife careers, financial planning, caregiving burden and improving wellbeing for 40+ Australians.
