This application aims to challenge traditional thinking about property investment being the only path to financial security. In Australia, discussing money and finance often defaults to real estate conversations, leaving other investment options unexplored. With housing affordability becoming increasingly challenging for many (particularly younger generations), this tool provides data-driven comparisons between traditional property investment and Bitcoin investment strategies.
The calculator isn't meant to suggest that one investment is definitively better than the other, but rather to encourage more open discussions about different investment approaches and financial futures.
This interactive web application allows users to:
- Compare historical returns of property investment vs Bitcoin investment
- Explore different investment timeframes and scenarios
- Visualise the data through interactive charts and graphs
- Access historical price data for both assets
docker build -t house_vs_btc:tag .
docker run -p 8501:8501 house_vs_btc:tagThe application will be available at http://localhost:8501
- Historical house price data analysis
- Bitcoin price history and performance metrics
- Interactive comparison tools
- Customisable investment scenarios
- Data visualisation
- Referenced data sources
The inspiration for this tool came from observing widespread concerns about housing affordability across social media and news platforms. Many people express feelings of hopelessness about ever entering the property market (e.g., numerous discussions on Reddit: https://www.google.com/search?&q=depressed+about+australian+housing+market+reddit).
While property investment has traditionally been viewed as the primary path to wealth building, this tool aims to broaden the conversation by introducing alternative investment considerations.
Contributions are welcome! If you find any errors or have suggestions for improvements:
- Open an issue on GitHub
- Submit a Pull Request
- Provide feedback through the application
All data used in this application is from publicly available sources. Detailed citations and references are available within the app under the References section.
This tool is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult with qualified financial professionals before making investment decisions.
Your feedback is valuable! If you have any suggestions, concerns, or questions, please:
- Open an issue on GitHub
- Submit a PR
- Contact the maintainers directly
The goal is to foster meaningful discussions about financial futures and investment options, so all constructive feedback is appreciated.