ocr: Australians enjoy reasonable equality of wealth. A large proportion offamilies own two cars and have relatively high disposable incomes. Abenign climate helps most to - live comfortably. However, high unemployment during the 1990s' recession has widened the gap between rich andpoor, and Australia has slipped down the world standard ofliving list in recent years. The incidence ofhomelessness, critical poverty and child neglect due to poverty have increased slightly.
