Specific Covid-19 concerns

Q. To what extent are you concerned about these possible impacts of the Covid-19?

	Very concerned	Quite concerned	Not that concerned	Not at all concerned	Unsure
The Australian economy as a whole	45%	40%	10%	3%	2%
General unemployment if companies are forced out of business	39%	40%	12%	5%	4%
The physical health of close family members	32%	41%	19%	6%	3%
My economic situation if I lose my job or have less work	32%	26%	16%	19%	7%
The impact on my superannuation, savings or investments	31%	32%	18%	12%	7%
My physical health and catching the virus	27%	35%	26%	8%	3%
My close family members’ mental health	24%	38%	24%	11%	3%
My ability to buy food and essential items if stores run out	23%	35%	26%	12%	3%
Children’s development by missing out on school	21%	31%	23%	17%	8%
My mental health as a result of social distancing	18%	29%	28%	22%	3%

• Economic issues are seen as most concerning when thinking about the consequences of the Covid-19 crisis. 45% say they are worried about the economy as a whole and 39% are very concerned about general unemployment.
• The top concern for 18-34 year olds was their financial position if they lose a job or work (40% said this was very concerning). The economy (37%) and general unemployment (36%) were also main concerns for this age group. Those aged 18-34 were more likely than other age groups to be concerned about the impact on their mental health (25% to 15%), and that of their families (30% to 21%).
• Concern for children is highest among those in households with dependent children (30% are very concerned).