Since 1976, Australia’s census does not ask for racial background, it is unclear how many Australians are of European descent. Estimates vary from 85% to 92%. What is the race percentage in Australia? Australia: Ethnic groups as of 2011 Characteristic Share in total population English 25.9% Australian 25.4% Irish 7.5% Scottish 6.4% What percentage of […]

The average Australian household has been classically understood as a nuclear family with their extended family living separately.The increase in divorce and remarriage has created households that incorporate step-parents, step-children and step-siblings. What is the most common family in Australia? Family type Family type 1976 2011 One parent family with dependent children 6.5 10.6 Couple […]

It is common for Australian’s to pronounce the –er at the end of a word as –a. For example, you may have heard Australians pronounce the word dinner as dinna. Keep this in mind when listening to Australians, especially the locals that have strong accents. What is Australian slang for lunch? Objects Slang OBJECTS Aerial […]

The overwhelming story presented by international assessment data for Australia is one of an education system in decline. Scores in all international studies are either stagnating or decreasing, while many other countries have proved to be doing significantly better than Australia. What rank is Australia in education? Education Rankings by Country 2021 Country Rank (2021) […]

In 2017, a major poll showed that New Zealand was considered Australia’s “best friend”, a position previously held by the United States. Which country is best friend of Australia? New ZealandA majority of Australians (59%) select New Zealand as our best friend in the world, an increase of six points from 2017 and up 27 […]

Australia was itself elected by the UN General Assembly to the Council, serving from 2018 to 2020. Australia therefore supports human rights and is quick to point out human rights atrocities committed in other countries, which is something every state that values human rights should be doing. Has Australia signed the UN human rights? Australia […]

For 2021, New Zealand is ranked 84 of 140 out of the countries considered for the annual GFP review. It holds a PwrIndx* score of 1.7461 (a score of 0.0000 is considered ‘perfect’). How big is the New Zealand Defence force? New Zealand Defence Force Active personnel 9,778 (October 2021) Reserve personnel 2,818 (October 2021) […]

Early European explorers introduced a wide range of food plants to New Zealand, including wheat, maize, potatoes, cabbage and carrots. An American whaler introduced a variety of kūmara (sweet potato) that was larger than the kūmara Māori previously grew. What technology did the European settlers bring to New Zealand? Iron tools, white potatoes, agricultural technology […]

Economic and Employment Snapshot There were 92,467 jobs located in the North Sydney Council area as of the 30th June 2016. There were 48,769 residents employed as of the 30th June 2016. 37,792 people living in North Sydney Council area in 2011 were employed, of which 75% worked full-time and 24% part-time. How many jobs […]

Insurers claim the latest rise is due to inflation and the increased costs of providing healthcare. The rise is in despite of the Reserve Bank of Australia flagging inflation is expected to remain below its target level of 2 to 3 per cent and wages growth is anticipated to remain flat for the next few […]

AUSTRALIA IS TO make it harder to become a citizen, days after tightening visa rules.Candidates for citizenship will be required to be permanent residents for four years against the current one-year period. They will also need to demonstrate a job record and how they have integrated into the local community. Is it easy to get […]

McDonalds Australia Jobs by Hourly Rate Job Title Range Average Job Title:Fast Food Worker Range:AU$9 – AU$20 Average:AU$13 Barista Range:AU$13 – AU$21 Average:AU$17 Crew Leader Range:AU$16 – AU$23 Average:AU$19 Kitchen Hand Range:AU$15 – AU$22 Average:AU$18 How much does Macca’s pay a 14 year old in Australia? How does the salary as a Student at McDonald’s […]

Australia’s national floral emblem is the golden wattle (Acacia pycnantha Benth.). When in flower, the golden wattle displays the national colours, green and gold. As one species of a large genus of flora growing across Australia, the golden wattle is a symbol of unity. What are the Australian state flowers? South Wales waratahIn New South […]

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After British colonisation, the name New Holland was retained for several decades and the south polar continent continued to be called Terra Australis, sometimes shortened to Australia. What was Australia called before? Australia, once known as New South Wales, was originally planned as a penal colony. In October 1786, the British government appointed Arthur Phillip […]