The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare provides an insight into what many people see and experience. Social cohesion in Australia is declining.
The AIHW, in its usual thorough manner, reports that since 2021, Australians have become more pessimistic about their own future and that of Australia. Trust in others has decreased, community connections have weakened, and feelings of national identity and financial satisfaction are at historic lows.
However, the AIHW also notes that, despite declines in neighbourhood cohesion and connections, Australians still report high levels of happiness and community participation, remaining actively engaged despite these challenges.