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Where are the most disadvantaged parts of Australia? New research shows it's not just income that matters

  • Written by Ben Phillips, Associate Professor, Centre for Social Research and Methods, Director, Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR), Australian National University
Where are the most disadvantaged parts of Australia? New research shows it's not just income that mattersDan Peled/AAP

New research on disadvantage in Australia has found the gap between rich and poor is very wide in Sydney, while much of Queensland struggles with educational disadvantage and regional NSW and Victoria are both more disadvantaged when it comes to health.

Previous research on poverty has placed a heavy emphasis on income and economic...

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