Headline indicator 7.1 Life satisfaction
Measure 7.1.1: Proportion of people who are satisfied with their life
7.1.1 Rationale
Life satisfaction is a standard measure that allows individuals to consider components of their life that they value and assess their overall quality of life.
7.1.1 Results
| Year | People with disability | People without disability | Relative inequality |
|---|---|---|---|
2018 | 54.1% | 71.9% | 0.75 |
2022 | 56.3% | 75.6% | 0.74 |
7.1.1 Description of results
In 2018, the proportion of people with disability who reported being satisfied with their life was 54.1%. By 2022, self-reported life satisfaction had improved slightly, increasing to 56.3% for people with disability.
Compared to people without disability, people with disability were 0.75 times less likely to report being satisfied with their life in 2018, and this remained stable through to 2022. This data shows persistent, but stable inequalities in life satisfaction when comparing people with and without disability over the 2018–2022 time period.
7.1.1 Definition
Each measure is estimated separately for people with and without disability where data is available.
- Denominator: All people aged 15+ years
- Numerator: People with a life satisfaction score of 8 or more
7.1.1 Data source
Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) Survey
7.1.1 Data availability
Baseline year: 2018
Frequency: Annual
7.1.1 Technical note
Life satisfaction refers to an individual's overall assessment of their quality of life. It is a subjective measure that reflects how individuals feel about their lives as a whole, including aspects such as their physical health, emotional well-being, social relationships, employment, income, and personal achievements.
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