4102.0 - Australian Social Trends, Jun 2010

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LATEST articles - June 2010

	Population growth Australia's recent high population growth has been driven by migration. Despite the rise in fertility over recent years, nearly two-thirds of the increase has come from overseas migrants. PDF			Environmental awareness and action While older people are least likely to be concerned about climate change, younger people are the least likely to recycle or reduce their personal electricity use. PDF



	Men's health Life expectancy for Australian males has increased in recent years, but remains more than four years lower than that for women. PDF			Who's afraid? Feelings of safety Around a quarter of people felt unsafe when alone in certain situations, such as using public transport at night, or walking after dark. PDF



	Child care The proportion of children who attend formal care has increased over the last decade as more mothers join the workforce. PDF			Underemployment Underemployment has declined from its peak during the recent economic downturn, but there are still many more underemployed than unemployed people. PDF



			LATEST National Indicators Indicators show a range of statistics covering different social areas both at a national and state and territory level.


			Population


			Education


			Other areas Includes statistics on communication, transport, environment, crime, religion, culture and leisure.

Since 1994 Australian Social Trends has presented articles and key statistics across all areas of social concern.

A related publication is Measures of Australia's Progress, which asks 'Is life in Australia getting better?'