Australia Average Number of Dependent Children in Household: Multiple Family data was reported at 1.200 Person in 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1.400 Person for 2018. Australia Average Number of Dependent Children in Household: Multiple Family data is updated yearly, averaging 1.300 Person from Jun 2004 (Median) to 2020, with 9 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.500 Person in 2016 and a record low of 1.200 Person in 2020. Australia Average Number of Dependent Children in Household: Multiple Family data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.H039: Survey of Income and Housing: Average Number of Dependent Children in Household: by Family Composition.

Australia Average Number of Dependent Children in Household: Non Family: Lone Person data was reported at 0.000 Person in 2020. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.000 Person for 2018. Australia Average Number of Dependent Children in Household: Non Family: Lone Person data is updated yearly, averaging 0.000 Person from Jun 2006 (Median) to 2020, with 8 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.000 Person in 2020 and a record low of 0.000 Person in 2020. Australia Average Number of Dependent Children in Household: Non Family: Lone Person data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.H039: Survey of Income and Housing: Average Number of Dependent Children in Household: by Family Composition.

In 2023, Australia's fertility rate reached its lowest ever figure, at fewer than 1.5 children born per women of childbearing age. In general, Australia’s fertility rate has been fairly consistent throughout the past four decades, fluctuating between 1.7 and two births per woman, however the recent drop in fertility may be a result of the Covid-19 pandemic - it remains to be seen what the full extent of the pandemic will be on demographic trends. Population aging in Australia Like most other developed nations, Australia has been experiencing population ageing, driven by declining fertility rate and increased longevity, with an average life expectancy at birth of 83 years in 2020. Amid the pandemic, Australia also witnessed a noticeable decrease in the number of births to approximately 294.4 thousand, the lowest value since 2011. “No kids attached” Childfree couples could become the norm in Australia, as couples living without children are expected to become Australia’s most common family type in a few years’ time. While many families may suffer from involuntary childlessness, other couples would opt for a childfree life for various reasons. Especially in times of COVID-19, couples might not want to risk having children with increasing job insecurity.

The fertility rate of a country is the average number of children that women from that country will have throughout their reproductive years. In 1800, Australian women of childbearing age would go on to have approximately 6.5 children on average over the course of their lifetime, and this number decreased gradually to just below five in the early 1850s. Over the next ten years the fertility rate increased to 5.7 children per woman, as an influx of migrants arrived on the continent during the Australian gold rushes, however the fertility rate dropped from 1860 until 1935, when it was then just 2.2 children per woman, although there was a small baby boom after the First World War. Australia's fertility rate did rise during the global 'Baby Boom' after the Second World War, reaching 3.4 in the 1960s, but it then dropped to two children per woman in 1980, and it has plateaued just under this number until today.

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Australia Average Number of Persons in Household: One Family: Couple with Dependent Children: Age: Under 18 Years data was reported at 1.700 Person in 2020. This stayed constant from the previous number of 1.700 Person for 2018. Australia Average Number of Persons in Household: One Family: Couple with Dependent Children: Age: Under 18 Years data is updated yearly, averaging 1.800 Person from Jun 2001 (Median) to 2020, with 11 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.900 Person in 2003 and a record low of 1.700 Person in 2020. Australia Average Number of Persons in Household: One Family: Couple with Dependent Children: Age: Under 18 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.H037: Survey of Income and Housing: Average Number of Persons in Household: by Age.

Australia Average Number of Persons in Household: One Family: Couple with Dependent Children: Age: 65 Years And Over data was reported at 0.000 Person in 2020. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.000 Person for 2018. Australia Average Number of Persons in Household: One Family: Couple with Dependent Children: Age: 65 Years And Over data is updated yearly, averaging 0.000 Person from Jun 2006 to 2020, with 8 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.000 Person in 2020 and a record low of 0.000 Person in 2020. Australia Average Number of Persons in Household: One Family: Couple with Dependent Children: Age: 65 Years And Over data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.H029: Survey of Income and Housing: Average Number of Persons in Household: by Age.

Mean annualised rates (occasions per child-year) of involvement with child protection and annualised days in OOHC.

Australia Average Number of Persons in Household: One Family: One Parent with Dependent Children data was reported at 3.100 Person in 2020. This stayed constant from the previous number of 3.100 Person for 2018. Australia Average Number of Persons in Household: One Family: One Parent with Dependent Children data is updated yearly, averaging 3.000 Person from Jun 2001 (Median) to 2020, with 11 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.100 Person in 2020 and a record low of 2.900 Person in 2004. Australia Average Number of Persons in Household: One Family: One Parent with Dependent Children data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.H037: Survey of Income and Housing: Average Number of Persons in Household: by Age.

Australia Average Number of Employed Persons in Household: One Family: One Parent with Dependent Children data was reported at 1.000 Person in 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.900 Person for 2018. Australia Average Number of Employed Persons in Household: One Family: One Parent with Dependent Children data is updated yearly, averaging 0.900 Person from Jun 2001 (Median) to 2020, with 11 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.000 Person in 2020 and a record low of 0.700 Person in 2001. Australia Average Number of Employed Persons in Household: One Family: One Parent with Dependent Children data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.H038: Survey of Income and Housing: Average Number of Employed Persons in Household: by Family Composition.

Australia Average Number of Persons in Household: One Family: Couple with Dependent Children: Age: 18 to 64 Years data was reported at 2.400 Person in 2020. This stayed constant from the previous number of 2.400 Person for 2018. Australia Average Number of Persons in Household: One Family: Couple with Dependent Children: Age: 18 to 64 Years data is updated yearly, averaging 2.300 Person from Jun 2001 (Median) to 2020, with 11 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.400 Person in 2020 and a record low of 2.100 Person in 2003. Australia Average Number of Persons in Household: One Family: Couple with Dependent Children: Age: 18 to 64 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.H037: Survey of Income and Housing: Average Number of Persons in Household: by Age.

Australia Weekly Gross Income: 2011-12p: Mean: One Family: One Parent with Dependent Children data was reported at 1,210.000 AUD in 2012. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,085.000 AUD for 2010. Australia Weekly Gross Income: 2011-12p: Mean: One Family: One Parent with Dependent Children data is updated yearly, averaging 898.000 AUD from Jun 2001 (Median) to 2012, with 7 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,210.000 AUD in 2012 and a record low of 643.000 AUD in 2001. Australia Weekly Gross Income: 2011-12p: Mean: One Family: One Parent with Dependent Children data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.H031: Survey of Income and Housing: Gross Household Income: by Family Composition.

Australia Weekly Gross Income: 2011-12p: Mean: One Family: Couple with Dependent Children data was reported at 2,580.000 AUD in 2012. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,442.000 AUD for 2010. Australia Weekly Gross Income: 2011-12p: Mean: One Family: Couple with Dependent Children data is updated yearly, averaging 1,902.000 AUD from Jun 2001 (Median) to 2012, with 7 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,580.000 AUD in 2012 and a record low of 1,280.000 AUD in 2001. Australia Weekly Gross Income: 2011-12p: Mean: One Family: Couple with Dependent Children data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.H031: Survey of Income and Housing: Gross Household Income: by Family Composition.

Australia Weekly Equivalised Disposable Income: 2011-12p: Mean: One Family: One Parent with Dependent Children data was reported at 618.000 AUD in 2012. This records an increase from the previous number of 547.000 AUD for 2010. Australia Weekly Equivalised Disposable Income: 2011-12p: Mean: One Family: One Parent with Dependent Children data is updated yearly, averaging 446.000 AUD from Jun 2001 (Median) to 2012, with 7 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 618.000 AUD in 2012 and a record low of 329.000 AUD in 2001. Australia Weekly Equivalised Disposable Income: 2011-12p: Mean: One Family: One Parent with Dependent Children data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.H029: Survey of Income and Housing: Equivalized Disposable Household Income: by Family Composition.

Australia Weekly Equivalized Disposable Income: 2017-18p: Mean: One Family: One Parent with Dependent Children data was reported at 713,000.000 AUD in 2018. Australia Weekly Equivalized Disposable Income: 2017-18p: Mean: One Family: One Parent with Dependent Children data is updated yearly, averaging 713,000.000 AUD from Jun 2018 (Median) to 2018, with 1 observations. Australia Weekly Equivalized Disposable Income: 2017-18p: Mean: One Family: One Parent with Dependent Children data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.H014: Survey of Income and Housing: Equivalized Disposable Household Income: by Family Composition.

Australia Weekly Gross Income: 2017-18p: Mean: One Family: One Parent with Dependent Children data was reported at 1,499,000.000 AUD in 2018. Australia Weekly Gross Income: 2017-18p: Mean: One Family: One Parent with Dependent Children data is updated yearly, averaging 1,499,000.000 AUD from Jun 2018 (Median) to 2018, with 1 observations. Australia Weekly Gross Income: 2017-18p: Mean: One Family: One Parent with Dependent Children data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.H016: Survey of Income and Housing: Gross Household Income: by Family Composition.

Australia Household Net Worth: 2011-12p: Mean: One Family: One Parent with Dependent Children data was reported at 250,536.000 AUD in 2012. This records a decrease from the previous number of 276,478.000 AUD for 2010. Australia Household Net Worth: 2011-12p: Mean: One Family: One Parent with Dependent Children data is updated yearly, averaging 239,170.000 AUD from Jun 2004 (Median) to 2012, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 276,478.000 AUD in 2010 and a record low of 156,791.000 AUD in 2004. Australia Household Net Worth: 2011-12p: Mean: One Family: One Parent with Dependent Children data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.H032: Survey of Income and Housing: Household Net Worth: by Family Composition.

Australia Household Net Worth: 2017-18p: Mean: One Family: One Parent with Dependent Children data was reported at 448,400.000 AUD in 2018. Australia Household Net Worth: 2017-18p: Mean: One Family: One Parent with Dependent Children data is updated yearly, averaging 448,400.000 AUD from Jun 2018 (Median) to 2018, with 1 observations. Australia Household Net Worth: 2017-18p: Mean: One Family: One Parent with Dependent Children data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.H017: Survey of Income and Housing: Household Net Worth: by Family Composition.

Australia Weekly Equivalised Disposable Income: 2013-14p: Mean: One Family: Couple with Dependent Children data was reported at 1,011.443 AUD in 2014. Australia Weekly Equivalised Disposable Income: 2013-14p: Mean: One Family: Couple with Dependent Children data is updated yearly, averaging 1,011.443 AUD from Jun 2014 (Median) to 2014, with 1 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,011.443 AUD in 2014 and a record low of 1,011.443 AUD in 2014. Australia Weekly Equivalised Disposable Income: 2013-14p: Mean: One Family: Couple with Dependent Children data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.H029: Survey of Income and Housing: Equivalized Disposable Household Income: by Family Composition.

Australia Weekly Gross Income: 2013-14p: Mean: One Family: One Parent with Dependent Children data was reported at 1,416.458 AUD in 2014. Australia Weekly Gross Income: 2013-14p: Mean: One Family: One Parent with Dependent Children data is updated yearly, averaging 1,416.458 AUD from Jun 2014 (Median) to 2014, with 1 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,416.458 AUD in 2014 and a record low of 1,416.458 AUD in 2014. Australia Weekly Gross Income: 2013-14p: Mean: One Family: One Parent with Dependent Children data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.H031: Survey of Income and Housing: Gross Household Income: by Family Composition.