Financial distress by income quintile and housing status

A line graph showing the rates of financial distress for each income quintile, separated into renters, home owners with mortgages, and home owners who own outright.

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Someone is classified as in 'financial distress' if they answer 'yes' to one of several questions in the HILDA survey pertaining to financial circumstances, including whether they have struggled to pay bills, skipped meals or sought financial help from relatives

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