Facts and Figures

Fathers and work: A statistical overview

Research summary— May 2019

This article shows that while mothers’ work circumstances change considerably after having a child, fathers’ tend to change very little.

Man in casual clothes using a laptop and his son using a smartphone on the desk. He's working and doing childcare at home

Parenting arrangements after separation

Research summary— October 2019

Summary of the findings from studies of post-separation parenting outcomes, including family law case files analyses and surveys of separated parents.

Births in Australia

The 309,142 births in Australia in 2017 was the third-highest figure on record. Conversely, with Australian women averaging only 1.74 children over a lifetime, the total fertility rate was the lowest on record.

Young people living with their parents

The data show that more young people are choosing to stay at home and live with their parents into their early adulthood.

Graphic of a young man standing with his arms around his parents

Marriage rates in Australia

From 1970 until 2000, the proportion of Australians marrying fell steadily. It then stabilised for a decade before falling again.

Divorce rates in Australia

In 2016, the crude divorce rate (divorces per 1,000 Australian residents) was the lowest since 1976.

Population and households

The latest facts and figures about Australia's population and types of households.

Work and family

This data looks at parents and employment, the division of work, parental leave and work arrangements used to care for children.

Older people

This page reveals figures around life expectancy for older Australians, the significance of maintaining social networks, and caring for grandchildren.