<p dir="ltr">The 2025 Australian Youth Barometer is a survey of more than 520 young Australians aged 18–24, and includes interviews with 30 more, about their experiences with the economy, work, education, health and wellbeing, relationships and participation in civic life. Among these topics, themes emerge: the impact of technology and the role of social media, feelings of belonging and exclusion, financial security (including housing and food insecurity) and the need for governments to offer more support.</p>