Is Australia seeing its lowest divorce rate in 50 years?

Registered Clinical Counsellor and Psychotherapist Neha Kapoor shares her insights from pre-marital consultations and marital conflict resolution sessions with Indian-Australian community. Credit: Getty Images/Supplied by Neha Kapoor

According to the latest data, Australia’s divorce rate has dropped to 2.1 per 1,000 people, the lowest in 50 years, with marriages now lasting a median of 13.2 years. Tune in to this podcast with family and marriage counsellor Neha Kapoor, as she discusses whether modern couples are truly better prepared or shaped more by financial and cultural pressures. She explores how Indian-Australian family values shape marriage and separation decisions.

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Published 22 August 2025 12:11pm

Updated 22 August 2025 3:32pm

By Vrishali Jain

Source: SBS

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According to the latest data, Australia’s divorce rate has dropped to 2.1 per 1,000 people, the lowest in 50 years, with marriages now lasting a median of 13.2 years. Tune in to this podcast with family and marriage counsellor Neha Kapoor, as she discusses whether modern couples are truly better prepared or shaped more by financial and cultural pressures. She explores how Indian-Australian family values shape marriage and separation decisions.

https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/people/people-and-communities/marriages-and-divorces-australia/latest-release#divorces

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