The Great Australian Paradox: Rich but Restless Australians are experiencing a contradictory moment in their history.
Despite enjoying robust economic growth, near historic lows in unemployment, and one of the world's highest GDP per person rates, the nation's happiness levels have been steadily declining.
A recent poll by the Australian National University found that "average life satisfaction" dropped to its lowest point since 2019, mirroring a similar slump reported by Deakin University in 2024.