Melbourne, Oct 21 (The Conversation) Now in its 25th year, the latest annual Australian Unity Wellbeing Index provides a timely snapshot of Australians’ subjective wellbeing. It reveals clear differences by age, income, and region.
The survey measures both personal and national well-being, showing how Australians feel about their own lives and about life in the nation more broadly.
By tracking Australians’ satisfaction with life, the index complements traditional economic indicators of national progress, such as GDP and unemployment.
At a population level, Australians feel more satisfied with national life than they did in recent years. But beneath the surface, not everyone is feeling the optimism.
Tracking how Australians feel ———————————– The Personal Wellbeing Index averages people’