Scanlon report finds social cohesion steady at 78 as Australians grow more pessimistic
The annual survey of more than 10,000 people finds cost of living the top concern, hardening attitudes toward several migrant and religious groups, and financial hardship linked to vote switching toward One Nation
Social cohesion in Australia has held steady over the past year even as Australians report deepening financial strain, pessimism and distrust of government, according to the latest annual Scanlon Foundation report. The index of social cohesion stayed at 78 out of 100, unchanged since 2023, while 62% of adults said they believed cohesion had declined in recent years.