Wellbeing outcomes of low-income renters: a multilevel analysis of area effects

External PersonnelRachel Ong ViforJ, Sharon Parkinson, Elizabeth Taylor, Melek Cigdem
Research PartnersRMIT University
Project FundingAustralian Housing and Urban Research Institute
Project StatusComplete (April 2012 to November 2014)

Project Summary

The proposed research aims to provide a multilevel analysis of the wellbeing outcomes of low-income renters living in socially diverse locations. It combines HILDA, ABS, and ATO data to isolate area-based level from household level effects across time. The research helps to inform area-based policies on social mix and affordability.

Project Outputs

Wellbeing outcomes of lower income renters Sharon Parkinson, Rachel Ong ViforJ, Melek Cigdem, Elizabeth Taylor Executive Summary A critical assumption of area-based policies aiming to foster greater ‘social mix’ of communities is that the adverse consequences associated with concentrations of social disadvantage will be reduced. The main vehicle to facilitate contemporary policies of social mix... Read article Publication31 August 2014Research Reports Read More
Wellbeing outcomes of lower income renters: a multi-level analysis of area effects Sharon Parkinson, Melek Cigdem, Rachel Ong ViforJ, Elizabeth Taylor Whether it is better to be ‘poor’ in a ‘poor area’ or one that is more socially diverse has been a central concern for research attempting to establish the neighbourhood effects associated with concentrations of disadvantage and for policies aiming... Read article Publication30 June 2013Research Reports Read More