Only one in five Australians feel connected to neighbours amid housing boom, survey reveals

New data reveals only one in five people feel connected to their neighbours or community. With housing affordability pushing more people into higher-density living, physical proximity to others has increased — but new data reveals only one in five people feel very connected to their neighbours or community. Nearly two-thirds of people (64 per cent) also believe we are becoming more disconnected from each other, despite recognising the positive impact connection and belonging have on their mental health, according to new research released by Mental Health Australia as Mental Health Month begins today. Nearly two-thirds of people (64 per cent) believe we are becoming more disconnected from each other. The national Essential survey found only 21 per cent of people feel very connected to friends, family, neighbours or their community. About a third (30 per cent) say they feel less connected to others than they did 10 years ago, while 65 per cent say feeling disconnected from others can negatively affect their mental health. People understand the importance of connection and community, yet many feel like we’re drifting further apart. MORE NEWS: Foreigner cops $508k fine over illegal Aus...