Meet Cameron Kusher: The property economist who’s helping Aussies make sense of a wild market

What’s really driving property prices in Australia and what’s next? In this episode, I sit down with Cameron Kusher, one of the most respected property economists in the country, to unpack the state of the market, where things are headed, and what it all means for everyday Australians.

With a career spanning RBA Group, CoreLogic, and now Aussie Property Insights, Cameron is known for cutting through complex economic data and making it human. We talk housing affordability, generational wealth, rentvesting, the myth of timing the market, and why some buyers are quietly getting ahead while others stay stuck on the sidelines.

But this isn’t just stats and strategy, it’s real talk about family, financial stress, and designing a life that actually works. If you’ve ever wondered whether now’s the right time to buy, how to help your kids into the market, or what it means to actually live well, this one’s for you.

Cameron Kusher talks about:

00:00Who is Cameron Kusher
04:32Is housing affordability really worse than it used to be?
08:20The harsh reality of first-home expectations
12:42Getting a mortgage today is an asset in itself
15:35Are you bullish or just being realistic about housing?
21:06Should parents invest now for their children’s future?
27:19Why buying sooner may beat waiting for a rate cut
33:08What to look for when buying (it’s not just price)
37:32Around the grounds: state-by-state property breakdown
42:26Regional living: why coastal towns are still hot
49:50Should you move to live slower, not just cheaper?
56:04Cameron’s new venture: Aussie Property Insights

About Aaron:

Aaron-Christie David founded Atelier Wealth, a Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) approved Mortgage Broker. Aaron’s focus is clear – supporting property investors to make confident decisions to build their property portfolio. He has been recognised in the MPA Top 100 Broker rankings for the last three years. 

With over 10 years of financial services experience, with a career spanning Wizard Home Loans and Commonwealth Bank, Aaron’s decision to become a broker was to help more Australians fearlessly buy investment properties to achieve intergenerational wealth. 

Connect with Aaron:

Visit the website: https://atelierwealth.com.au/

Follow the Australian Investment Property Podcast’s Official Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/aupropertyinvestmentpodcast/

Follow Aaron on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aaronchristiedavid

Follow Aaron on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronchristiedavid/

Subscribe to Atelier Wealth’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@atelierwealth_au

About Cameron Kusher:

Cameron Kusher is one of Australia’s leading property market analysts with over two decades of experience in real estate research, economics, and housing policy. Formerly the Executive Manager of Economic Research at CoreLogic and Head of Research at REA Group, Cameron is known for his ability to demystify complex data and trends into actionable insights.

He now runs Aussie Property Insights on Substack, where he shares sharp, independent commentary on the Australian property market. Cameron is a sought-after speaker, media contributor, and consultant trusted by buyers, investors, and industry professionals alike.

Connect with Cameron Kusher:

Visit the website: https://ozpropertyinsights.substack.com/ 

Follow Cameron Kusher on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameron-kusher-bbb71b46/ 

Follow Cameron Kusher on Substack: https://substack.com/@cmkusher?utm_source=about-page 

Follow Cameron Kusher on X: https://x.com/cmkusher?lang=en