Understanding youth transitions
The Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth (LSAY) is a study that follows young Australians over 10 years, from their mid-teens to mid-twenties, as they move through school to further study, work and beyond.
GENERATION Z: LIFE AT 23
This infographic brings together information from LSAY participants who commenced the program in 2015. Using findings from their 2023 interviews, we explore their engagement with study and work alongside measures of their health and financial stress.
Work and Study
About one in ten 23-year-olds were not engaged in work or study
Underemployment
Nearly one-third of part-time workers wanted to work more hours
Financial stress
More young people are experiencing financial stress at age 23 compared to when they were 22
Living arrangements
55% of 23-year-olds are living in their parental home
Latest News
Updates to linked data now available
LSAY records linked to Vocational Education and Training (VET) and Higher Education data collections have been updated with 2023 records.
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Participants who joined the program in 2015 will be turning 25 this year and are now completing their eleventh and final LSAY survey.
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Our data tools and resources have been updated to include information from the Y15 2023 (wave 9) interviews
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