Table3.
Demographic information of parents of interviewed children as frequencies n (%).
| Characteristic | Mother/guardian (n = 33) | Father/guardian, (n = 33) |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | ||
| Australia | 19 (57.6) | 16 (48.5) |
| Asia | 12 (36.4) | 12 (36.4) |
| UK/Ireland | – | 1 (3.0) |
| New Zealand | – | 2 (6.1) |
| Othera | 2 (6.1) | 2 (6.1) |
| Education | ||
| Some high school | 2 (6.1) | 1 (3.0) |
| Completed high school | 6 (18.2) | 4 (12.1) |
| Technical/trade certificate/apprenticeship | 3 (9.1) | 7 (21.2) |
| University or tertiary qualification | 21 (63.6) | 20 (60.6) |
| Not applicable | 1 (3.0) | 1 (3.0) |
| Employment statusb | ||
| Employed full time in paid employment | 8 (24.2) | 29 (87.9) |
| Employed part time in paid employment | 14 (42.4) | 1 (3.0) |
| Employed part time in unpaid employment | 1 (3.0) | – |
| Student | – | 2 (6.1) |
| Unemployed | 2 (6.1) | |
| Home duties full time | 9 (27.3) | 2 (6.1) |
| Otherc | 1 (3.0) | |
| Combined income | ||
| AUD30,000–AUD59,000 | 6 (19.4) | |
| AUD60,000–AUD119,000 | 13 (41.9) | |
| AUD120,000–AUD180,000 | 10 (32.3) | |
| >AUD180,000 | 2 (6.5) |
Note: Total percentage values may not add to 100 owing to rounding.
a
Bosnia and Herzegovina and Sudan.
b
Multiple responses.
c
Self-employed, deceased.