Measuring Individual Poverty: Correlates and Variation Over Time in Australia

Explore a comprehensive analysis of individual poverty in Australia through this 49-minute lecture from the University of Melbourne. Delve into the variations in poverty status at the household level using longitudinal Australian Census data from 2006 to 2016. Examine the movements into and out of poverty, persistence across socio-demographic characteristics, and factors affecting poverty such as ageing, employment, education, and family dynamics. Investigate the correlation between community poverty rates and individual poverty, extending previous research on poverty in Australia. Learn about the upcoming Breaking Down Barriers report, developed in partnership with the Paul Ramsay Foundation, which addresses these crucial issues. Gain insights into the methodology, preliminary analysis, group analysis, and key diagrams used to illustrate poverty flows. Consider the impact of the post-pandemic environment on employment rates and financial stress. Engage with audience questions and explore regional effects, internal migration, and data quality concerns related to poverty measurement in Australia.