Empirical Evidence on the Incidence and Persistence of Energy Poverty in Australia

Energy poverty is a temporary condition, yet non-negligible share of the Australian population suffers persistent energy disadvantage. Using Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) survey, we observe that single individuals, single-parent households those with disabled household member are at high risk poverty. This also true for non-working individuals immigrants from non-English-speaking countries. Nevertheless, highly educated living metropolitan areas homeowners less likely to persistently experience Government investment efficiency crucial reduce electricity bills have healthier homes.