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New study: Children who grow up in poverty are 5 times more likely to be poor young adults

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Briefings

A 2026 study indicates Australian children under 15 living in poverty in 2022-23 were 5 times more likely to remain poor as young adults. This finding highlights a significant intergenerational transmission of economic disadvantage, affecting approximately 757,000 children across the nation.

Key points

• Australian children under 15 living in poverty in 2022-23 were 5 times more likely to remain poor as young adults.
• Approximately 757,000 children under 15 lived in poverty in 2022-23, exceeding the combined population of Geelong, Newcastle, and Wollongong.

Context

This research provides critical data on intergenerational economic inequality in Australia, showing how childhood poverty strongly predicts adult financial hardship.

Limitations

Data covers only 2022-23 for the poverty rate and 2026 for the study publication date. The 5x multiplier is a specific finding from this study, not a general population statistic.

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