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Australian Bureau of Statistics
Australian Public Sector Leads Job Growth Post Pandemic
An economist said that the public sector leading the creation of jobs post-pandemic reflects a declining economy.
Australia’s Population Surges by Half a Million in a Year Despite Low Birth Rate
Migrant arrivals outnumber births 2 to 1 as population grows.
Australian Unemployment Rate Slides to 3.9 Percent
Some economists speculate that the RBA may not be in a hurry to cut rates based on these figures.
Dwellings Approval Rates Lift in October, Most High-Rises Since January
Total number of dwellings approved rose 6.1 percent year over year to 15,498 in October.
Economists Express Caution Despite Drop in Australia’s Inflation Rate
Economists are raising concerns about underlying inflation, particularly the trimmed mean inflation rate, which stands at 3.5 percent.
Australia’s Inflation Eases to 2.8 Percent Amid Falling Fuel and Power Costs
ABS data shows CPI inflation fell to 2.8 percent in September, down from 3.8 percent in June, driven by government rebates and lower fuel prices.
Australia’s Fertility Rate Hits 90 Year Low
Mothers are also having children later in their life.
Retailers Seek Help as Sales Remain Flat in July
Food sales totalled $14.44 billion, rising 0.2 percent from June and 3.2 percent from the year-ago period.
Data Shows Cities the Main Hub for Younger Australians and Females
Latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows Australia has more females and younger people still prefer bigger cities.
Property Loans Up 19 Percent: ABS
An economist said the increase signifies a stabilising market confidence despite unchanged interest rates.
Australian Migration Falling Slower Than Expected: Think Tank Analysis
An analysis put net migration intake from July 2023 to May 2024 at 445,510, surpassing the government target of 395,000.
Fewer Australians Opt to Change Careers Amid High Cost of Living
About 1.1 million Australians decided to change their jobs in the 12 months to last February, while 1.9 million wanted to worked but were unemployed.
Job Vacancies Face Consecutive Drops Across Australia
Job vacancies have fallen once again—but statistics experts say total vacancies are still higher than before the pandemic.
Excess Mortality Levels 5 Percent Above Average in Australia, but Falling
Rates of excess mortality in Australia remain above what would normally be expected, a trend which began in 2021. However, 2023’s rate is half that of 2022.
1 in 4 Court Cases in NSW Is Related to Domestic Violence: Crime Statistics
The number of defendants with a proven domestic violence charge increased by 3 percent within five years.
Public Service Industries See Strongest Job Growth in First Quarter
The Australian Bureau of Statistics also noted that the number of multiple job-holders rose during the period.
Australia’s Unemployment Rate Rises to 3.8 Percent
The total number of full-time employees increased to 9.9 million as 27,900 full-time jobs were added.
Australia Welcomed Over 100,000 New Residents in February During Housing Crisis
Clare O'Neil said the latest migration changes have already led to substantial declines in migration levels.
Australia’s Population Hits 27 Million, Almost 20 Years Ahead of Forecast
The milestone was reached on the afternoon of Jan. 24.
More Than 20,000 People Died ‘From or With’ COVID-19 in Australia: ABS
Chronic cardiac condition was the leading pre-existing condition for those dying with COVID-19, the ABS stats showed.
