The Australian Dream? with Tim Ross

From the ‘burbs to the bush to the inner city, Australians have long been fixated on the dream of home ownership. As housing affordability, mortgage stress and scarcity dominate our lives, is that dream still within reach?

Comedian, television presenter, and design expert Tim Ross dissects our nation’s complex relationship with home ownership in this funny and thought-provoking talk. Drawing from 18 months of research, Tim explores the archives of the State Library of NSW, uncovering images and stories that reveal how the Australian home has been sold, built and reimagined across generations.

Expect a sharp, insightful and surprising experience, featuring newly created films that illuminate the changing landscape of Australian housing. With his signature wit and deep passion for architecture and design, Tim invites us to reflect on the past, confront the present and reimagine the future of the Australian Dream.