MYA Census 2017 Question 16. Which best describes your living situation?

MY Australia Census 2017

Summary

This question asks the respondents about their living circumstances in order to evaluate their level of physical, financial and social security, and how these affected other outcomes. The data provides insights into connections with family, friends and other institutions.

Details

Response Options: The participants could choose one of the three response options that best described their living situation: 1) I live in a home owned by me/my family, 2) I live in a rental property, and 3) I live in supported accommodation (e.g. public or social housing). There was also a 'other (please specify)' option to allow answers beyond the available response options.

Response: 1,856 respondents answered this question.

Results: The sample was evenly split between those who lived in a home owned by them/their family (48.8%) and those who lived in a rental property (48.2%). Only 3.1% lived in supported accommodation such as public housing or social housing.

Below is a breakdown of the responses: