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The Rise of the Regions: Australia’s Are Moving to Regional Areas

By: McCrindle

Australia is experiencing a population shift to the regions, according to the latest internal migration data released by the ABS. This trend, which we called ‘The Rise of the Regions’ in our top trends for 2021, is counter to the historical trend of Australia being a capital-city centric nation. Read more

Australia’s Top Baby Names 2021

By: McCrindle

The next generation of babies being born is known as Generation Alpha, and their parents are mostly Generation Y. Read more

Toilet Rolls or Not, Supermarkets Won Australians’ Hearts in the Pandemic

By: Michael Crooks

Despite their low stocks of soap and spaghetti during the panic-buying of 2020, Australian Supermarkets scored big in the consumer trust-stakes at the height of the pandemic. Read more

Australian Mums on Parenting Generational Alpha

By: McCrindle

There are many people and groups that play an important role in a person’s life – from when they are a child right through to adulthood. Read more

Australia’s Changing Spiritual Landscape

By: McCrindle

A rising trend in Australia is the affinity for no religion1. While one in five Australians (22%) considered themselves as non-religious in 2011, the number has been rising with three in ten (30%) considering themselves as non-religious in 2016.2 Read more

Graduate Job Readiness

By: McCrindle

The transition from being a student into the turbulence of the workforce is a significant milestone in a young person’s life. Read more

Counting Down to Census 2021

By: McCrindle

More than 5,800 years after the world’s first ever census, the 2021 Australian Census is just under 200 days away. Read more

Aussies Open to Spiritual Conversations

By: Kim Wilkinson

New study finds that 4 in 5 Australians, particularly young people, are open to talking about spiritual topics, including views that are different from their own. Read more

Positive Economic Outlook for Australia in 2021

By: McCrindle

While 2020 began with hope and optimism for a new year and decade, the COVID-19 pandemic quickly took hold of the world, and the subsequent lockdowns and restrictions having many personal impacts for people, but also on the economy. Despite a tough year in 2020, economists are positive about Australia’s recovery over the coming years.

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Australia, A Global Leader in Unity

By: McCrindle

Although 2020 presented unforeseen challenges, it saw Australians come together to show the mateship we are known for.  In this ‘lucky country’, three in five Australians (59%) believe that over the next three years, Australia will become more united. Read more