How much debt households had when interest rates were 17 per cent, compared to now
Sydney Morning Herald
by Dan F StapletonFebruary 17, 2026
Aussie households are carrying almost three times as much debt as they were in 1990, most of it housing. This is magnifying the impact of interest-rate movements on household budgets, experts say.
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Originally published on Sydney Morning Herald on 2/17/2026