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  • Apr, 2020

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    Coronavirus concerns

    Q. To what extent are you concerned about the threat of Covid-19 (coronavirus) in Australia?

      13/04 06/04 29/03 22/03 09/03 10/02
    Very concerned 45% 51% 53% 39% 27% 25%
    Quite concerned 43% 37% 35% 43% 36% 43%
    Not that concerned 9% 10% 10% 14% 28% 26%
    Not at all concerned 3% 2% 3% 4% 9% 6%
    Base (n) 1,068 1,069 1,086 1,034 1,096 1,057

     

        Age group Location
      Total 18-34 35-54 55+ Capital Non-Capital
    Very concerned 45% 45% 47% 45% 47% 42%
    Quite concerned 43% 43% 40% 44% 43% 43%
    Not that concerned 9% 9% 10% 8% 8% 12%
    Not at all concerned 3% 2% 3% 3% 2% 4%
    Base (n) 1,068 343 340 385 722 346
    • Concern about the threat of Covid-19 has lessened this week, with 45% saying they are very concerned (down from 51% last week). The proportion of people who say they are Quite concerned has increased by the equivalent amount from 37% to 43%).
    • The proportion of over 55s saying they are very concerned has decreased from 54% to 45, while concern in both capital and regional areas has eased (those very concerned in capital cities has fallen from 53% to 47%, while in regional areas it has moved from 48% to 42%).
  • Apr, 2020

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    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).
  • Apr, 2020

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    Coronavirus concerns

    Q. To what extent are you concerned about the threat of the Coronavirus in Australia?

      06/04 29/03 22/03 09/03 10/02
    Very concerned 51% 53% 39% 27% 25%
    Quite concerned 37% 35% 43% 36% 43%
    Not that concerned 10% 10% 14% 28% 26%
    Not at all concerned 2% 3% 4% 9% 6%
    Base (n) 1,069 1,086 1,034 1,096 1,057

     

        Age group Location
      Total 18-34 35-54 55+ Capital Non-Capital
    Very concerned 51% 46% 51% 54% 53% 48%
    Quite concerned 37% 39% 37% 36% 37% 36%
    Not that concerned 10% 12% 9% 9% 8% 13%
    Not at all concerned 2% 3% 3% 1% 2% 2%
    Base (n) 1,069 341 342 386 731 338

     

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