Social and demographic research from the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) indicates a steady rise in educational assortative mating, where individuals with university degrees increasingly choose partners with comparable levels of tertiary education.
Socioeconomic Insights
- Dual-Income Degree Households: The trend creates higher household income concentration and distinct home-purchasing power in major capital cities.
- Workplace & University Social Networks: Extended years spent in tertiary education and professional workplaces increase alignment of social circles.
Source: Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS)
