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Love, sex, and relationships in Australia

Statistics report on love, sex, and relationships in Australia

This report presents information on love, sex, and relationships in Australia. It provides an overview of dating in the country, including average date spend and dating preferences, before delving further into relationships, including marriage and divorce in the country. It then takes a closer look at the sexual behaviors and preferences of Australians, including dedicated chapters on LGBTQ+ and young people.

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Dating and dating apps

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  • Premium Statistic Dating methods Australian respondents were open to as of 2022
  • Premium Statistic Total annual spend by singles on dating Australia 2022
  • Premium Statistic Average number of dates singles went on monthly Australia 2022
  • Premium Statistic Average amount spent on first dates by singles Australia 2022, by sex
  • Premium Forecast Online dating usage by brand in Australia 2025

Relationships

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  • Premium Statistic Most important and meaningful relationship according to Australian adults 2022
  • Premium Statistic Terms used to describe satisfaction in partner relationships Australia 2022
  • Premium Statistic Share of adults who feel unsafe disagreeing with their partner Australia 2022
  • Premium Statistic Share of young people who had been in a relationship Australia 2021, by gender
  • Premium Statistic Distribution of individuals in Australia 2019, by household type

Marriage and divorce

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  • Basic Statistic Crude marriage rate Australia 2021, by state
  • Basic Statistic Number of marriages in Australia 2025, by state
  • Basic Statistic Median age of first time marriages in Australia 1997-2021, by gender
  • Basic Statistic Median length of marriage to separation or divorce in Australia 1996-2021
  • Basic Statistic Number of same-sex marriages in Australia 2021, by sex and state
  • Basic Statistic Divorce rate Australia 2021, by state
  • Basic Statistic Number of divorces in Australia 1901-2023
  • Basic Statistic Share of divorces involving children in Australia 2013-2021

Sex life

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  • Premium Statistic Share of Australians who regularly orgasm during sex 2022, by gender
  • Premium Statistic Share of Australians who regularly orgasm during sex 2022, by characteristic
  • Premium Statistic Impact of masturbation on partnered sex according to Australians 2022
  • Premium Statistic Body parts Australians are most confident identifying and bringing pleasure to 2022
  • Premium Statistic Share of Australian adults who have used a sex toy as of 2022
  • Premium Statistic Share of Australian respondents who had purchased sex toys 2022, by type
  • Premium Statistic Forms of erotic material Australian respondents used at least once a month 2022

LGBTQ+

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  • Basic Statistic Number of same-sex couples living together Australia 1996-2021, by sex
  • Basic Statistic Distribution of gay, lesbian, bisexual persons in Australia 2020, by age group
  • Premium Statistic How gay and bisexual male adults met sex partners Queensland Australia 2023
  • Premium Statistic Distribution of LGBTIQ+ persons during COVID-19 Australia 2022, by sexual orientation
  • Premium Statistic Types of relationships gay and bisexual male adults had Sydney Australia 2024
  • Basic Statistic Number of same-sex marriages in Australia 2020, by state and celebrant affiliation

Young people and sexuality

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  • Premium Statistic Share of young people who had been sexually active Australia 2021, by type
  • Premium Statistic Average age of young people's first experience with sexual practices Australia 2021
  • Premium Statistic Share of young people who had engaged in 'sexting' practices Australia 2021
  • Premium Statistic Share of young people who had experienced sexual practices Australia 2021, by gender
  • Premium Statistic Share of respondents who had had sex Australia 1992-2021, by year level
  • Premium Statistic Frequency of pornography use over the past year by young people Australia 2021
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