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Northern Territory's Low Income Card Holders: A Window into Health Inequality
The proportion of people who have a Low Income Health Care Card. This can be claimed by low income earners, providing access to health concessions and cheaper pharmaceutical medicine.
The Low Income Card Holders data can be useful for property investors and those looking to move as it provides insight into the livability of a suburb. A higher proportion of low income card holders may indicate a more affordable cost of living, access to health care concessions, and cheaper pharmaceutical medicine. This can be attractive to those on a tight budget or retirees on a fixed income. However, it may also indicate a higher level of disadvantage and limited job opportunities. Therefore, investors and homebuyers should consider a range of factors, including access to amenities, public transport, and crime rates, before making a decision.
Data from 2022