This report provides information for the analysis of family structure in Australia. This electronic product presents at the national and state level, registered divorces by age, duration of marriage at final separation and at date of dissolution, country of birth and number of children.Almost 48,000 divorces were granted in Australia during 2007, according to new figures released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).

The number of divorces granted fell by 6% from 2006, making it the largest year on year decrease in 20 years.

There has been a growing trend over the past 20 years towards joint applicant divorces, where both partners put their names to the application. This trend continued in 2007, with one-third (33%) of divorces granted involving joint applicants. A further 38% were applied for by a female partner, and 27% by a male partner.

This report provides information for the analysis of family structure in Australia. This electronic product presents at the national and state level, registered divorces by age, duration of marriage at final separation and at date of dissolution, country of birth and number of children.