Demography – The Conversation

New research into the communities of support for Australian families show the benefits of social connection – but some are missing out.

Here are ten practical things to know about the 2026 census, including fines if you lie or ignore it, what happens to your data and how to ask for help.

Amid the fierce political debate about figures and systems, it’s easy to lose sight of the purpose of migration, to governments, individuals and society as a whole.

With fertility rates at a record low, many say young people aren’t having kids because they’re too expensive. Turns out, it’s not that simple.

Census data has underpinned nearly every aspect of political decision-making and policy development for decades. The new system is a leap into the unknown.

The English cleric and economist’s name is used to malign critics of progress. But historical context sheds a different light on Malthus’ ideas, a scholar argues.

High rates of outright home ownership combined with tax-free super insulate older Australians from mortgage rate fluctuations.

New Zealand’s population structure is changing rapidly, yet the country has no comprehensive strategy to intervene or adapt to demographic shifts.

The challenge is not job creation, but how to find the workers we need. There’s much the government can do, from childcare to migration.

Anti-immigration rallies across Australia are the culmination of years of political scaremongering. But better immigration messaging could change the trajectory.

Simplistic stories about the dangers of polygamy can be compelling and intuitive. But new research suggests some arguments about its harms don’t hold up.

Greater longevity of marriages has been heralded as a sign of more successful relationships, but the reality is far more nuanced.

For decades it seemed as if nothing could change the trajectory of population growth. But a huge change is looming.

Florida has the third-largest population of immigrants who entered the U.S. illegally, but that population has been steadily shrinking since 2018.

The Asian giant is grappling with a dramatic population decline, with a fertility rate of 1.0, well below the 2.1 replacement rate.

About 1 in 9 Americans are facing poverty today. But more than half of the people residing in the US will experience poverty at some point in their adult lives.

Female tortoises are bearing the brunt of the brutal behaviour of their male counterparts, who are regularly pushing them off cliffs in North Macedonia.