A feasibility study for poverty alleviation in rural Australia

Australian Rural Consumers‘ Perceptions of Health Issues

“…Finally, average incomes were also lower among rural residents in comparison with urban Australians. 1,[4][5][6] Access to goods and services One cost of rural living is travel to goods and services. [7][8][9][10] Rural and, particularly, remote Australians have travelled large distances to access everyday goods and basic services, such as health care, education and banking services.…”

“…The sample comprised rural residents who tended to be older, married, have children and have lower levels of formal education (Table 2). 1,2,6 The median age (48 years) was above the national average (32 years) because respondents were asked to be at least 18 years of age. Over one-quarter reported being retired or a pensioner and slightly fewer were aged 65 years and over.…”