Just curious !!
2006-10-27 17:58:15 · 5 answers · asked by babes_mate 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
DIVORCES GRANTED
There were 52,747 divorces granted in Australia in 2004, representing a decrease of 0.7% or 398, compared with divorces granted in 2003 (53,145). The number of divorces continues to decline for the third consecutive year, after a record high of 55,330 divorces granted in 2001.
Divorces in 2004 represented an increase of 9.2% on the number granted in 1994 (48,312) and 22.3% on the number granted in 1984 (43,124).
Of all Australian states and territories in 2004, the highest number of divorces were granted in New South Wales (15,007), followed by Queensland (13,279) and Victoria (12,544).
2006-10-27 18:20:22 · answer #1 · answered by Cris K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One out of three marriages end in divorce in Australia. (2001 Census). In 2006, it is more likely to be closer to 2/3. Extremely high.
2006-10-28 01:01:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Australian divorces have trended upwards over the years. Below is a link to some government statistics from the 2005 Australian Year book.
2006-10-28 01:12:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There population is only 22 million. Divorce shouldn't be big.
2006-10-28 01:00:38 · answer #4 · answered by jay s 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it is common
2006-10-28 01:09:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋