Even though the second wave was being brought under control by October, Australians continued to experience high rates of anxiety and worry with those rates rising from August. Those aged from 18-44 had higher rates of anxiety than those who are older.
70
%
Seven in ten women felt anxious or worried due to COVID-19 in October, a rise of 1.5% from August.
17
%
One in six men felt anxious or worried, up by 3% since August.
9
%
The figure for women was up by 9% from May, while the figure for men rose by 6.5% from May.
73
%
Younger Australians felt more anxious and worried by COVID-19 in October than those over 45 years old, with those between.