Key Insights from the 2020 HILDA Survey - Australia's Changing Household Dynamics

Explore key findings from the 2020 Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) Survey Statistical Report in this 46-minute colloquium presentation. Delve into the wealth of information collected since 2001, revealing how Australia and its population have changed over time. Examine topics such as household income inequality, poverty, income support, wealth changes, home ownership, and the impact of economic shutdowns. Gain insights into job separations, life satisfaction, and unique aspects like pet ownership. Learn how the HILDA Survey data provides a comprehensive picture of life in Australia before the COVID-19 pandemic and consider its implications for the post-pandemic future. Discover valuable research findings that would not have been possible without this longitudinal study, presented by Professor Roger Wilkins from the University of Melbourne.

Introduction
Background on HILDA
Contents
Household Income Inequality
Income Poverty
Entrenched Poverty
Income Support
Contact with Income Support
Changes to Household Wealth
Home Ownership
Exposure to Shutdown
Disadvantaged Groups
Job Separations
Life Satisfaction
Summary
QA
Employment
Household Debt
Pet Ownership
Conclusion