Cost of Living
Tracking how far an average household income stretches against food, fuel, rent and utilities.
Cost of Living Index115.6
Jobs & Income
Wage growth, underemployment among graduates, and the productivity-pay gap.
Youth Underemployment13.2%
Education
Learning outcomes, TVET pathways, and whether qualifications lead to matching jobs.
Grad-to-Job Match61%
Housing
Affordability relative to income, approval backlogs, and public housing access.
Affordability5.1× income
Healthcare
Waiting times, rural clinic coverage, and strain on public hospitals.
Avg. Specialist Wait38 days
Governance
Procurement transparency, audit follow-through, and complaint resolution speed.
Case Resolution82%