Reliance on welfare increased and housing more unaffordable shows latest national survey

New residential properties seen in Blacktown, Sydney, Monday, Aug. 14, 2017.

New residential properties seen in Blacktown, Sydney, Monday, Aug. 14, 2017. Source: AAP

The latest report on Australia's wellbeing has shown our reliance on welfare has increased. The report also confirms the dream of home ownership is slipping further away, for younger generations.



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