| Goals in life | Total Australian population index = 100 | ACT public servants Index = 100 | ACT non-public servants index = 100 | Age pensions Index = 100 | Job seekers Index = 100 |
| Important Life | 100 | 184 | 86 | 42 | 102 |
| Prosperous Life | 100 | 127 | 125 | 34 | 97 |
| Family Life | 100 | 96 | 71 | 45 | 109 |
| Secure Life | 100 | 91 | 96 | 116 | 98 |
| Exciting Life | 100 | 79 | 97 | 129 | 98 |
| Undecided | 100 | 63 | 80 | 84 | 120 |