1308.7 - Inform NT, Dec 2010
ARCHIVED ISSUE Released at 11:30 AM (CANBERRA TIME) 03/12/2010
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(a) See Labour Force, Australia (cat. no. 6202.0), Explanatory Notes para 10. (b) Darwin. (c) Weighted average of eight capital cities. For further statistics about the NT see Regional Statistics, Northern Territory (cat. no. 1362.7). NT GROWING NATURALLY The preliminary Estimated Resident Population (ERP) of the NT at 31 March 2010 was 228,500, an increase of 1.9% (or 4,200 persons) compared to the previous year. The major component of population growth in the NT for this period at 72% (or 3,000 persons) was due to natural increase (births minus deaths), net overseas migration accounted for 35% (1,500 persons), with the remaining due to a net loss of 7% (300 persons) from net interstate migration. Net overseas migration has declined for the third consecutive quarter, down 59% from 659 persons in June 2009 to 135 in March 2010. Further information can be found in Australian Demographic Statistics, Mar 2010 (cat. no. 3101.0) INDIGENOUS WELLBEING ACROSS REMOTENESS AREAS Despite recent improvements, Indigenous Australians remain significantly disadvantaged. In many cases, the disadvantage is greater outside the major cities, where most Indigenous people live. For example, 63% of young Indigenous adults in major cities were fully engaged in education or work compared with 41% in remote areas. See the full article in the latest issue of Australian Social Trends, Sep 2010 (cat. no. 4102), a quarterly released publication presenting analysis and commentary on a wide range of social issues. The September edition also includes the following articles:
NEW CAR SALES REMAIN STEADY The September 2010 trend estimate for new motor vehicle sales in the NT has remained steady over the last four months at around 870, however it has increased by 11% when compared with September 2009. Looking at the types of vehicles sold, during the month of September 2010, passenger vehicles made up 44% of sales, sports utility vehicles contributed 24% with other vehicles making up the remaining 32%. Further information can be found in Sales of New Motor Vehicles, Australia, Sep 2010 (cat. no. 9314.0) NT CHILDREN MUSICALLY MINDED According to the latest issue of Arts and Culture in Australia: A Statistical Overview, 2010 (cat. no. 4172.0), the participation rate for children aged 5 to 14 years in the NT who played a musical instrument in the 12 months to April 2009 was 24%, compared to almost 20% nationally. The Northern Territory was the only region to record a significant change (an increase) between 2000 and 2009. Providing a statistical overview of culture in Australia, this publication contains information on a range of topics including employment in culture, time spent on cultural activities, attendances at culture venues and events, expenditure on culture, and imports and exports of cultural goods and services. MERCHANDISE IMPORTS RISE IN SEPTEMBER Did you know that during September 2010 the NT imported $390 million worth of merchandise (in original terms), an increase of 33% ($97 million) compared to August 2010? This is the highest value of merchandise imports since March 2009. Further information can be found in International Merchandise Imports, Australia, Sep 2010 (cat. no. 5439.0) SURVIVAL OF THE BUSIEST During 2008–09 the number of actively trading businesses in the NT fell by almost 1%, leaving around 13,900 operating at the end of the financial year. The number of new business registrations declined, the entry rate of almost 18% in 2007–08 fell to about 16% in 2008–09, and of the almost 2,500 entries in 2007–08 approximately 70% survived to June 2009. Further information can be found in Counts of Australian Businesses, including Entries and Exits, Jun 2007 to Jun 2009 (cat. no. 8165.0) IS LIFE IN AUSTRALIA GETTING BETTER? The 2010 edition of Measures of Australia's Progress (cat. no. 1370.0) was released in September. This comprehensive electronic publication contains a range of information that can help Australians decide if life over the past decade has gotten better. Has the health of Australians improved? Have Australians increased their wealth? Has Australia reduced its greenhouse gas emissions? This publication presents reliable, easy to understand information that describes how Australia is progressing across a range of social, economic and environmental measures. The ABS is seeking input from Australians about what progress means to them. In a special feature article, Future Directions for Measuring Australia's Progress, the ABS has released an outline of how they might measure Australia's progress into the future. Join the conversation and share what progress in Australia means to you at the Measures of Australia's Progress Blog. ANYONE FOR CHUCK STEAK, CHOPS AND LOW STRENGTH DRAUGHT? During the September quarter 2010 Darwin had the cheapest price compared to other capital cities for the following items; beef chuck steak (1kg), lamb forequarter chops (1kg), whole fresh chicken (1kg), and low alcohol draught beer (285ml glass). However, for 28 of the 51 selected items, Darwin had the highest price including dairy products, bread, fresh fruit and vegetables, and full strength beer by the case. Further information can be found in Average Retail Prices of Selected Items, Eight Capital Cities, Sep 2010 (cat. no. 6403.0.55.001) BIRTHS AND FERTILITY IN THE NT DECLINE IN 2009 There were 3,800 births registered to women living in the Northern Territory in 2009, approximately 3% less than in 2008 (3,900). There were 1,500 births (40% of all births) where at least one parent identified themselves as being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander origin on the birth registration form. In 2009, the median age of Northern Territory women who gave birth was 28.3 years, while the median age of fathers (where age was known) was 31.5 years. These were both the youngest median ages recorded for all the states and territories. As well as being younger, Northern Territory parents are less likely to be married at the time of the birth than in other states and territories. In 2009, the Northern Territory recorded the highest proportion of babies born into ex-nuptial relationships (63%). Of these ex-nuptial births, 27% were registered without acknowledgment from the father. The Northern Territory's total fertility rate (TFR) in 2009 was 2.09 babies per woman, a decrease from 2.21 babies per woman in 2008. Over the past decade, the TFR for Northern Territory women has consistently been above the TFR for Australia. In 2009, the TFR for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women in the Northern Territory decreased to 2.32 babies per woman, down from 2.42 babies per woman in 2008. However, as with most other states and territories, the TFR for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women remained higher than the TFR for all women. Fertility rates differ across the reproductive age groups. In the Northern Territory, women aged 30–34 years experienced the highest fertility rate of all age groups in 2009, with 106 babies per 1,000 women. Furthermore, the Northern Territory recorded the highest teenage fertility rate of all the states and territories, at 48 babies per 1,000 women aged 15–19 years. Further information can be found in Births, Australia, 2009 (cat. no. 3301.0). Regional data will also be available from 9 December 2010. MORTALITY IN THE NT There were 950 deaths of persons living in the Northern Territory in 2009 (590 males and 360 females), approximately 8% less than were registered in 2008 (1,000). Of these, there were 430 deaths of persons identified as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin on the death registration form. In 2009, the Northern Territory had a standardised death rate (SDR) of 7.9 deaths per 1,000 standard population, the highest recorded of all the states and territories. The SDR for Australia was 5.7 deaths per 1,000 standard population. The median age at death for the Northern Territory has increased over the past ten years. In 1999, the median age at death was 55.5 years for males and 61.7 years for females. In 2009, this has increased to 59.8 years for males and 65.2 for females. This is an increase of 4.3 years and 3.5 years respectively. The infant mortality rate (IMR) in the Northern Territory was the highest in Australia, with 7.1 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2009. Australia recorded an IMR of 4.3 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2009. Further information can be found in Deaths, Australia, 2009 (cat. no. 3302.0). Regional data will also be available from 9 December 2010. SELECTED PUBLICATION RELEASE DATES Below is a list of selected publication releases containing NT data for the next three months. Publications with multiple issues released during the period are listed only once. Please note some release dates may change after the publication of this newsletter. For all publication release dates please refer to the ABS Release Calendar.
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