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: Kim WilkinsonNew 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.Younger generations are the most open to having a conversation about spirituality.The research, conducted by McCrindle...
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...
By: McCrindleDespite the challenges presented in 2020, 85% of Australians say that they are happy when they think about their life overall. Two in five Australians (41%) believe they are happier than the average Australian, with a further 40% believing they are equally as happy as the average...
By: McCrindleAs social researchers we spend our time studying the social and demographic landscape to understand emerging trends and advise organisations on how to adapt for an ever-changing future. So 2020 kept us on our toes!We conducted several national studies through the year to understand...
By: McCrindleAustralians are now forecast to live longer than ever according to the latest ABS data. Men born today are forecast to live until 80.9 years, and women will live even longer, up to 85 years.The changes in life expectancy over the last three decades have favoured men more than women....
By: McCrindle2020 was a year unlike any other. Our year in review showed the vast changes and important social, political, global and cultural events that took place. As we look ahead to 2021, it’s important for leaders to have foresight, and to be able to see things not just as they are,...
By: McCrindleThe year 2020 will go down in history as one of the most unprecedented and challenging years of modern times. From the Australian bushfires to COVID-19, Black Lives Matter and the U.S election, it has been a tumultuous year of change. Here, we take a look at this iconic year in...
By: McCrindleWith Summer upon us, Australians are opting for the usual attire of shorts and beachwear. With more skin on display, if there is a perception that we’ve become more tattooed than ever – that’s because we have.One in four Australians has a tattooAustralia is...
By: McCrindleIn our latest report on The Future Consumer, we aim to unpack the current traits, behaviours and mindsets of our current generations and understand where they might head in the future. We believe that generational analysis isn’t a passing fad or a generalisation of a cohort of...
