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Australia’s life dissatisfaction levels double as ‘wellbeing poverty’ reaches new highs
Australia’s life dissatisfaction levels have doubled, with 9.7% (about 2.2 million people) reporting very low life satisfaction in 2025. The Australian Bureau of Statistics data highlights rising 'wellbeing poverty,' though community cohesion and trust are noted as factors improving happiness scores.
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