last update: 04/04/22
ConcernContracting COVID-19

36%

Trend:3%
ConcernAustralian economy

70%

Trend:12%
ConcernGlobal economy

78%

Trend:4%
ConcernAbility to pay bills

24%

Trend:4%
ConcernJob Security

24%

Trend:5%
ConcernAccess to food and supplies

11%

Trend:3%
ConcernAccess to adequate health care

32%

Trend:5%
RestrictionsBars and nightclubs

90%

Trend:—
RestrictionsPlaygrounds

76%

Trend:2%
RestrictionsPublic libraries

82%

Trend:—
RestrictionsRestaurants and cafes

84%

Trend:1%
RestrictionsRetail stores

82%

Trend:3%
RestrictionsSchools

78%

Trend:2%
RestrictionsSocial gatherings

88%

Trend:1%
RestrictionsStadiums

89%

Trend:1%
RestrictionsTravel between states/territories

78%

Trend:3%
RestrictionsChild care centres

80%

Trend:1%
RestrictionsCinemas

88%

Trend:1%
RestrictionsColleges and universities

81%

Trend:2%
RestrictionsConstruction sites

72%

Trend:3%
RestrictionsElective or non-urgent medical services

71%

Trend:2%
RestrictionsHair salons and barber shops

78%

Trend:2%
RestrictionsNursing homes

88%

Trend:2%
RestrictionsParks

64%

Trend:2%
SentimentAnxiety

14%

Trend:1%
SentimentHappiness

32%

Trend:—
SentimentOptimism

25%

Trend:1%
SentimentAnger

7%

Trend:—
SentimentBoredom

9%

Trend:2%
SentimentSolidarity

20%

Trend:1%
SentimentDespair

6%

Trend:1%
SentimentFear

3%

Trend:1%
SentimentLoneliness

10%

Trend:1%
SentimentConfusion

4%

Trend:—
SentimentStress

14%

Trend:4%
PrecautionsAvoiding gatherings (5+)

29%

Trend:14%
PrecautionsAvoiding gatherings (10+)

48%

Trend:14%
PrecautionsPhysical distancing

93%

Trend:2%
PrecautionsAvoiding domestic travel

85%

Trend:1%
PrecautionsMask wearing

65%

Trend:8%
PrecautionsWorking from home

44%

Trend:3%
TrustMedia

59%

Trend:1%
TrustFederal government

76%

Trend:2%
TrustPublic health officials

89%

Trend:—
TrustWorld Health Organization (WHO)

71%

Trend:1%
Government ApprovalFederal

72%

Trend:3%
Government ApprovalAustralia Capital Territory

90%

Trend:3%
Government ApprovalNew South Wales

79%

Trend:1%
Government ApprovalNorthern Territory

78%

Trend:8%
Government ApprovalQueensland

78%

Trend:1%
Government ApprovalSouthern Australia

87%

Trend:4%
Government ApprovalTasmania

87%

Trend:1%
Government ApprovalVictoria

80%

Trend:13%
Government ApprovalWestern Australia

92%

Trend:2%

Monitoring the social impact of COVID-19

The COVID-19 Monitor measures the ongoing impact and implications of the novel coronavirus pandemic. It includes unique indicators that offer robust insights into societal health and well-being. The site is updated regularly with results from an ongoing public opinion study about COVID-19 conducted by Vox Pop Labs, a social enterprise founded and operated by academics.

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Concern

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Restrictions

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Sentiment

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Precautions

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Trust

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Federal Government Agreement

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