Me, I doubt I'll be moving out before I start my postgraduate studies.

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Fucking for fear of not wanting to fear again.

Keep in mind how much it costs to live as well. Food, phone, water, heating, electricity, internet, insurance, mortgage, gas for car, etc, etc.

You're right that the amount of independence you have also affects how soon you are ready to move out. I'm 20 and I'm still completely financially dependent on my family, though most of the year I live in university residence on the other end of the continent (so some level of independence, since I need to cook for myself and stuff. It's like living in an apartment, but I'm not paying bills, yet). I'm happy that I'm still being supported by my family, 'cause right now my job is training and I have to pay for it (but when I get faster (by less than a second), the government will pay me. I'm talking sports here, I want to go to the Olympics). Lately, I've been wanting to be more independent, to move out completely, but I can't yet. I figure I probably will when I graduate from uni, or possibly a year after that (since I'll be swamped with repaying my student loans). So, that's 22-23ish.

Not to discourage you, or anything. I think what would be best for you is to make a plan. Take into account everything - food, utilities, education, etc - and match it up with the amount you're willing to pay on housing. Then see if you can do it. Anything is possible if you really want it. You have to make it happen. So, if this is something that you want, you may need to make some sacrifices, but you can get it by working for it. Good luck.

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It is what you do with the gift of life that determines who you are.