Unpacking the financial confidence and capability of young Australians
Financial Basics Foundation (FBF) and Australian Retirement Trust (ART) commissioned this research to understand the financial wellbeing, confidence and capability of young Australians; and identify how best to support young people in building lifelong financial resilience. The research provides a national view of young Australians’ financial experiences and the factors influencing future wellbeing. The research is based on a nationally representative survey of 1,005 Australians aged 16–24, supported by qualitative interviews and an FBF participant sample.
Details
Title: Youth Financial Literacy Research
Commissioned by: Financial Basics Foundation, supported by Australian Retirement Trust
Research by: Pollinate
From: Financial Basics Foundation, 2026
Citation: Financial Basics Foundation, Australian Retirement Trust (2026) Youth Financial Literacy Research. Financial Basics Foundation.