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Homelessness Mortality Tracker
Loved And Never Alone
Real-time statistical model tracking estimated childhood deaths linked to homelessness in Australia
This research is dedicated to every child that has experienced homelessness in Australia and serves as a constant reminder that they are all "Loved and Never Alone".
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Estimated Deaths This Year
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Based on multi-pathway mortality model
Central estimate: 169 deaths annually
Central estimate: 169 deaths annually
169
Our Estimated Annual Deaths (Central)
Multi-pathway mortality model estimate for 2026
95% CI: 89–251
~39
AIHW Estimate
deaths/year linked to SHS
4.3x
Official Undercount
Our estimate vs. AIHW's 39 officially recorded deaths in SHS data
Yearly Comparison
Historical and projected estimates showing the impact of Australia's worsening housing crisis
| Year | Central Estimate | 95% Confidence Interval | Child Population | Rate per 100k |
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Mortality Pathways Breakdown
Six distinct pathways through which childhood homelessness leads to death
Visible & Linkage-Adjusted
Official SHS deaths (39) plus estimated unrecorded deaths in visible homelessness
52
Adolescent Suicide & Overdose
Youth (12-17) experiencing housing instability, substance abuse, mental health crisis
57
SUDI in Hidden Homelessness
Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (SUDI) in overcrowded, temporary housing
17
Accident/Illness (1-11 Hidden)
Children in hidden homelessness lacking healthcare
25
FDV-Related Deaths
Children killed where housing barriers prevented escape
10
Unlinked Deaths
Deaths occurring >12 months after last SHS contact
8
Understanding the Methodology
Our multi-pathway mortality model is based on AIHW data, academic research, and actuarial risk estimation methods.
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