The table shows the percentage and number of Australians living in
poverty
in 1999, divided by six household types.
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Overall
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poverty
was more common among single people than those living with partners, and families with children tended to be more financially vulnerable. The elderly living together were the least affected group.
Sole-parent families had the highest Use synonyms
poverty
rate, with 21% (232,000) experiencing financial hardship. Use synonyms
Similarly
, unpartnered adults without children faced significant challenges, with 19% (359,000) affected. Linking Words
In contrast
, households with partners and children showed a lower incidence of Linking Words
poverty
at 12%, despite comprising the largest number of individuals below the threshold (933,000). Those without offspring in Use synonyms
this
group fared better still, with only 7% (211,000) living in deficit.
Among older Australians, economic difficulties were relatively rare. Just 6% (54,000) of single seniors were classified as poor, Linking Words
while
those living with partners had the lowest rate at 4% (48,000). These figures suggest that living arrangements play a crucial role in determining financial security, with single parents and lone adults facing the greatest risks.Linking Words