When compared to the 2001 Census, Private Lives shows a very different pattern of religious affiliation. 71.5% reported 'no religion', compared to 16% in the general population; and the proportion affiliated to Christian denominations was 17.3%, compared to 68% in the general population. ...
The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of religious affiliation (Adventist/non-Adventist) on the health status and behaviours of students attending Adventist secondary schools in Australia. The sample included 1734 students who responded to a health and lifestyle survey that ...
Results: The demographics of the respondents correlated very well with basic demographic variables (gender, age, residential location and religious affiliation) of the Australian population, as determined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2006 Census data. Marital status (48% married; 20% de-...
Despite an increasingly secular society, religious affiliation and intergenerational heritage language maintenance are important to a multifaith, multilingual, multicultural Australia, Religion provides a context in which heritage language maintenance can be encouraged. Of course, in the more or less gradual...
Buddhists constitute 2.1% of the population, Muslims 1.7%, Hindus 0.7%, Jews 0.4%, and all others professing a religion 0.5%. Of Australia's 21 million people, about 1.5 million attend weekly religious services.[30] See also: Irreligion in Australia ...
Top Religious Affiliation in Australia, 2001-2006 2006 2001 % change (relative) % change (absolute) Number % Number % - Roman Catholic 5,126,884 25.8 5,001,624 26.6 -0.8 +2.5 - Anglican 3,718,241 18.7 3,881,162 20.7 -2.0 -4.2 - Uniting Church in ...
Currently, the QCAA and religion teachers use the 2008 Senior Syllabus: Study of Religion. Study of Religion really seeks to address the emphasis the changing face of Australia’s society. Today only half of the population are Christian, although it is not as high as it was during the 1990s...
Byron Bay is located at Australia's most eastern point, and boasts a population of almost 29,000. Renowned for its great weather and stunning beaches, Byron Bay is a popular tourist destination. Each year, hundreds of Israeli backpackers unite with throngs of locals, to celebrate their freedom...
Byron Bay is located at Australia's most eastern point, and boasts a population of almost 29,000. Renowned for its great weather and stunning beaches, Byron Bay is a popular tourist destination. Each year, hundreds of Israeli backpackers unite with throngs of locals, to celebrate their freedom...
Religious affiliation 7. Year of arrival in Australia 8. Proficiency in spoken English 9. First language spoken 10. Main language spoken at home 11. Main language other than English spoken at home 12. Languages spoken at home The minimum data set recommends four variables to capture cultural an...