Purpose of govt must evolve as voters seek 'wellbeing'

Four in five people want community wellbeing to guide government decisions, above other concerns. (Steven Saphore/AAP PHOTOS)

Politicians are on notice that the old "jobs and growth" catchcry won't be enough to attract voters, especially younger ones, in Australia's evolving democracy.

Federal politicians are particularly on the nose, with less than one in five Aussies choosing federal government as the level of government that best reflects the interests and needs of the community, a survey released on Tuesday shows.