Census describes 'typical' Australian

The Australian Bureau of Statistics has released the initial findings of the 2016 census before the full rollout starting in June.

THE 'TYPICAL' AUSTRALIAN.

Age - 38

Sex - Female

Country of birth - Australia

Country of birth of parents - Both parents born in Australia

Language spoken at home - English

Ancestry - English

Social marital status - Registered marriage

Family composition - Coupled family with children

Children in family - Two

Highest year of school completed - Year 12

Unpaid domestic work - 5 to 14 hours per week

Number of motor vehicles - Two

Number of bedrooms in dwelling - Three

Tenure Type - Owned with a mortgage

'TYPICAL' ABORIGINAL AND/OR TORRES ISLANDER.

Age - 23

Sex - Female

'TYPICAL' PERSON BORN OVERSEAS

Age - 44

Sex - Female

Country of Birth - England

Language Spoken at Home - English

(Source - ABS, 2016 census)


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