Table 1.
Sample Characteristics.
| Australia (ABS) | Wave 1 (n = 1073) | Wave 2 (n = 1258) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demographics | |||
| Female | 51% | 52% | 58% |
| Age | 48.1 (those 18+) | 46.3 (σ = 17.5) | 48.2 (σ = 16.2) |
| Income | $92,102.40 | $92,826 (σ = $58,896) | $92,891 (σ = $59,320) |
| Have children | 32% | 32% | 35% |
| Number of children | 1.8 | 1.8 (σ = 0.8) | 1.7 (σ = 0.9) |
| State | |||
| New South Wales | 32% | 22% | 32% |
| ACT | 2% | 2% | 2% |
| Victoria | 26% | 28% | 24% |
| Queensland | 20% | 22% | 18% |
| South Australia | 7% | 11% | 11% |
| Western Australia | 10% | 11% | 10% |
| Northern Territory | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| Tasmania | 2% | 2% | 3% |
| Occupation | |||
| Manager | 9% | 1% | 2% |
| Professional | 39% | 38% | 35% |
| Technician & Trade | 11% | 5% | 6% |
| Community & Personal Services | 15% | 8% | 10% |
| Clerical & Administration | 9% | 17% | 17% |
| Sales | 2% | 23% | 22% |
| Machine Operators & Drivers | 6% | 2% | 2% |
| Labourers | 9% | 5% | 5% |
Note: Occupation classes were coded by researchers and thus may differ from the classification used by the ABS. For example, there are over 700 occupations divided into the eight occupation classes (https://australianjobs.employment.gov.au/occupation-matrix).