By: McCrindleThose tasked with the important job of parenting today’s children are likely to be those of Generations X and Y. They are parenting their children (Gen Z and Gen Alpha) in different ways to how they themselves were parented.The changing context for parents of Generation...
By: McCrindleWorld Population Day seeks to bring attention to important population issues of today. At present there are more than 7.8 billion people in the world. By 2050 the world population is projected to reach 9.7 billion, an increase of 1.9 billion people over 30 years.Population trendsThe...
By: McCrindleIn 2020, we wrote a book called Work Wellbeing: Leading thriving teams in rapidly changing times. This book was written to help people understand the important role work plays in our life, and how it can be a contributor to, rather than a detractor from our overall wellbeingWe believe...
By: McCrindleAustralia’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.Every six months The RLB Crane Index...
By: McCrindleAustralia 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...
By: McCrindleThe next generation of babies being born is known as Generation Alpha, and their parents are mostly Generation Y.This new generation of parents are putting a lot of thought into what to name their new babies, drawing on social media, baby naming apps as well as the opinions of friends...
By: McCrindleThere 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. These people include friends, teachers, siblings, aunts, uncles, co-workers, partners, and spouses. Yet of course, the most significant...
By: McCrindleA 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 2016.2Despite not considering themselves as...
By: McCrindleThe transition from being a student into the turbulence of the workforce is a significant milestone in a young person’s life.It signifies the beginning of newfound independence and responsibility, which can be exciting and overwhelming for some. For most students, the trajectory...
By: McCrindleMore than 5,800 years after the world’s first ever census, the 2021 Australian Census is just under 200 days away.As demographers, there are fewer exciting occasions in our calendar! As the largest statistical collection undertaken in Australia, the Census of Population and...
By: McCrindleWhile 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...
By: McCrindleAlthough 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.This is in stark...
