Understanding youth transitions
The Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth (LSAY) is a study that follows young Australians over 10 years, from their mid-teens to mid-twenties, as they move through school to further study, work and beyond.
Life at 23: Then & Now
This infographic provides a snapshot of the lives of 23-year-old Australians in relation to their study, work, home life and attitudes. To see how these have changed over the years, we compare the latest LSAY data with results from 10 years earlier.
Education
In 2017, about 30% of 23-year-olds were still studying compared with 24% in 2007.
Employment
The proportion of 23-year-olds in full-time work has decreased significantly over the past decade.
Home ownership
Fewer 23-year-olds entering the housing market sees them remaining in their parental home for longer.
Personal debt
The proportion of 23-year-olds who own a credit card has almost halved over the last decade.
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Life at 23: Then & Now
Using the latest LSAY data, this infographic compares how the lives of 23-year-old Australians have changed over the past decade in relation to their study, work, home life and attitudes.
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Data collected from the 2017 interviews for the Y09 cohort are now available.
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Get the most out of the LSAY online data dictionary with this ‘how to’ guide.
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