Partnership at the 2006 census: preliminary findings

Data from the 2006 census provide an update on partnering trends (including both registered marriages and de facto partnerships). While total partnering had declined sharply from 1986 to 2001 it has now stabilised. This is due to increased proportions in de facto relationships; proportions married continue to decline, largely because of the trend away from registered marriage among men and women without post-school qualifications. Copyright. Monash University and the author/s