STATES AND TERRITORIES
- Total fertility rates (TFRs) for all states and territories decreased in 2009, except for Queensland (see Chapter 4: Effect of delayed birth registrations in Australia).
- In 2009, Tasmania recorded the highest TFR (2.18 babies per woman) and the Australian Capital Territory recorded the lowest (1.74 babies per woman).
- Fertility rates were highest for women aged 30-34 years in all states and territories in 2009, with the exception of Tasmania, where women aged 25-29 years recorded the highest fertility rate.
- The number of births in 2009 decreased slightly for most states and territories, with Queensland and the Australian Capital Territory recording increases of 5% and 1% respectively.