The Australian Election Study notes that only about 25% of voters under 40 supported the Coalition in 2022, marking the lowest level of support for the party in over 35 years.

In contrast, older voters continue to dominate in certain regions, such as Mackellar, Bradfield, and Berowra, where the percentage of voters under 45 remains significantly lower.

A significant number of young voters express disconnection from traditional parties, with some indicating plans to support independents or the Greens, whom they feel better represent their concerns.

Marginal seats like Werriwa, Parramatta, Reid, and Lindsay are particularly notable, with younger voters making up between 45% and 52% of the electorate.

The electorates of Greenway and Chifley boast the highest shares of Millennial and Gen Z voters at 54% and 53%, respectively, while the inner-city electorate of Sydney also has a majority at 52%.

Adam Leto from the Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue emphasizes the growing political influence of younger voters, presenting a challenge for all political parties to address intergenerational inequality.

Recent polling reveals that only 56% of voters aged 18-35 support major parties, a stark contrast to the 74% support among voters over 55, highlighting a pronounced generational divide.

Western Sydney has seen a surge of over 200,000 voters aged under 45 since the last election, marking Millennials and Gen Z as the dominant voting bloc in this crucial electoral battleground for the first time.

In response to this demographic shift, both major political parties are attempting to attract younger voters through policies aimed at subsidizing first home buyers, although many believe more comprehensive reforms are necessary to earn their trust.

Young voters are particularly impacted by cost-of-living challenges and the unaffordability of housing, which drives them to seek alternatives to the major parties.

The shifting age demographics in Australian electorates indicate that younger voters prioritize issues such as housing and childcare, while older voters tend to focus on healthcare and aged care services.

Millennials and Gen Z are exhibiting less political partisanship compared to previous generations, showing a notable increase in support for the Greens over Labor and Liberal parties.