Scanlon report: social cohesion steady at 78/100 as pessimism rises
Briefing by News4U · First published
The Guardian reports that the 2026 Scanlon report found the social cohesion index steady at 78 out of 100, while 48% of Australians are pessimistic about the country’s future, up from 43% in 2025, and 36% name cost of living as the top national issue. The report surveyed more than 10,000 Australians and found that 62% believe social cohesion has declined in recent years, with economic pressures cited as the main driver of discontent. [1]