Family Facts & Figures
Women living with a partner: percent cohabiting by age, 1996-2006
| Age group | 1996 | 2001 | 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15-19 | 77.7% | 82.1% | 85.9% |
| 20-24 | 46.3% | 57.1% | 64.9% |
| 25-29 | 22.3% | 30.2% | 37.3% |
| 30-34 | 12.5% | 17.1% | 21.0% |
| 35-39 | 8.8% | 11.9% | 15.2% |
| 40-44 | 7.1% | 9.5% | 12.5% |
| 45-49 | 5.7% | 8.1% | 10.5% |
| 50-54 | 4.3% | 6.4% | 8.8% |
| 55-59 | 2.7% | 4.5% | 6.5% |
| 60-64 | 1.6% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| 65-69 | 1.2% | 1.7% | 2.7% |
| 70-74 | 0.9% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| 75-79 | 0.9% | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| 80-84 | 0.8% | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| 85+ | 1.2% | 2.4% | 2.8% |
Source: ABS (2007), 2006 Census of Population and Housing Australia, Catalogue no. 2068.0 - 2006 Census Tables