By: McCrindle
Australia’s population and infrastructure are interwoven. Our nation of almost 26 million people depends on infrastructure such as homes, schools, hospitals, commercial spaces and transport like roads, bridges and public transport.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.