Table 1 Sociodemographic characteristics of the sample (n = 856) compared to the population aged 15–24 years from the 2006 Census [15]
Sample at baseline 2007 | Australian population | |
|---|---|---|
16 – 25 years | 15 – 24 years in 2006 | |
Valid percent | Percent | |
Sex = female | 79.1 | 48.7 |
Born in Australia | 88.4 | 84.1 |
Born overseas in English speaking country | 6.7 | 5.3 |
Born overseas in non-English speaking country | 5.1 | 10.1 |
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander | 3.2 | 3.4 |
Speak English at home | 95.3 | 84.0 |
State of residence | ||
New South Wales | 33.0 | 32.2 |
Victoria | 25.7 | 24.9 |
Queensland | 17.8 | 19.9 |
WA | 9.2 | 10.2 |
SA | 5.7 | 7.4 |
Tas | 4.0 | 2.3 |
ACT | 3.4 | 1.9 |
NT | 1.2 | 1.1 |
Geographic location | ||
Major cities | 71.5 | 68.4 |
Inner Regional | 18.5 | 19.6 |
Outer Regional | 9.1 | 9.1 |
Remote | 0.7 | 1.4 |
Very remote | 0.1 | 0.9 |
Occupation | ||
Fully engaged in education and/or employment | 83.3 | 83.6* |
Education Level (highest attained) | ||
Completed Year 12 or above | 63.9 | 59.1* |
Living situation | ||
At home with parents/guardian | 57.8 | |
Away from home (private rental, campus based, with friends) | 41.0 | |
Refuge or supported accommodation | 0.7 | |
Not stated | 0.5 |