Gen Z has more purpose, passion for hobbies but new report reveals surprising truths: See the rising concerns

They’re more purpose-driven, politically aware, and emotionally tuned-in than ever before – but not in the way you’d think.A new report has lifted the lid on the inner workings of Gen Z in 2025, and it paints a picture far deeper than the overused avocado on toast stereotype.The Gen Z Wellbeing Index 2025 has revealed the subtle but powerful ways young Australians are reshaping their identities, values and mental health in an increasingly uncertain world.And some of the biggest changes are happening under the surface.On one hand, Gen Z is growing up.The report by online youth site Year13, and Scape – the biggest purpose-built student accommodation owner and operator in Australia – found there has been a marked rise in internal resilience, with more young people reporting a stronger sense of purpose and passion for hobbies.Morning Report and Evening Update: Your source for today's top stories Please provide a valid email address.

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But on the other hand, their outer world is rattling them more than ever.Prominent issues such AI, political division, climate change and inequality are increasingly on their radar – and not just in a scroll-past it way.Year13 Co-Founder Will Stubley told news.com.au young Australians are under increasing pressure.“We can see the rising concerns of climate change, war and Artificial Intelligence sit alongside the perennial problems of youth like figuring out their future, fatigue and burnout,” Stubley said.“Figuring out their future in particular continues to be the most widespread problem for youth.“As industries and technology are evolving and the cost of living stays high, many Gen Zs are feeling even more pressure to make the right decisions about their future,” he said.“They want to know opportunity lies ahead of them but with so much change going on around us it means it�...