Family Facts and Figures
Couples who were cohabiting as a percentage of all couples, 1986-2006
| Year | % |
|---|---|
| 1986 | 5.7 |
| 1991 | 8.2 |
| 1996 | 10.1 |
| 2001 | 12.4 |
| 2006 | 14.9 |
Sources: ABS (1995), Australian Social Trends 1995, Catalogue no. 4102.0
ABS (2003), Australian Social Trends 2003, Catalogue no 4102.0
ABS (2007), 2006 Census of Population and Housing Australia, Catalogue no. 2068.0 -2006 Census Tables