SA Optimism Amid Rising Costs | Adelaide News

South Australians are surprisingly optimistic—ranking just behind WA—but still falling short of the 50% mark, revealing a nation under strain. Cost of living and housing affordability dominate concerns, with 43% calling housing a major issue—up from last year. Younger generations feel the squeeze hardest. Healthcare access, crime, and the environment also rank high, while women are twice as likely as men to worry about domestic violence, and men more concerned about government trust. Experts warn these are complex, layered problems needing deep-rooted solutions—not quick fixes. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/319a3c1386bb28f2