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Georgie Frykberg, Project Manager, School of Psychology, Deakin University

How do Australians feel about their lives? It depends on where they live

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 wellbeing, 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.

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