Population Groups

One in three adults experience social isolation in what experts say is a "dangerous" issue in society. One suburban boxing group is working to tackle the issue, focused on the LGBTQIA+ community more at risk of loneliness.

Many young men are rejecting the "Herculean cookie-cutter mould" of masculinity, but a new report warns boys who hold rigid views are suffering.

Renters in Perth are feeling the pinch as it becomes the nation's second-most expensive capital to rent in, and an economic expert says the state desperately needs to increase its building capacity. 

Policy efforts to incentivise companies and Koreans to embrace parenthood have started to pay off — but not for everyone

As Australia's population nears 30 million, this is the story of how we got here and where we might be heading next.

The population of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians has surged past the million person mark.

Sausage-making is an unshakable tradition for many Italian families but the ritual is about so much more than a full belly, with young Australians like Angela Caiazza sharing nonni-inspired recipes on social media.

For decades, women in Australia have been told they should have more children for the good of the country, but  there's many reasons why more are choosing to stay child free. 

Children under 14 could be banned from having social media accounts in South Australia, with a review now underway. Here's a look at what is being proposed. 

Fresh data from the Bureau of Statistics Time Use Survey provides a snapshot of how different generations spent their leisure and recreation time during 2020-21.

High housing costs are to blame for the Harbour City losing twice as many people aged 30 to 40 as it gains, amid warnings this group is among the most productive demographic.

A business in Perth's south is flourishing by providing employment to the disadvantaged as well as selling products that help customers feel like they're making a difference.

It is not surprising that a population surge that's contributing to higher rents and house prices has created heated political debate. Cutting net migration might help ease pressure, writes Nassim Khadem. 

Pasifika people are generous people – their commitment to serving and supporting others is central to their identities. But that generosity comes at a cost.

Queensland is the top destination for those seeking a new adventure in their golden years, according to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

South Korea hoped that a 69-hour working week would encourage more women to have children and solve the country's ageing population problem, but women say the real barrier is embedded in the culture.

Pilot projects will be launched in more than 20 Chinese cities to encourage women to marry and have children, the latest move by authorities to boost the country's falling birth rate.

The federal government is warned of millions of Australians at heightened risk of climate disasters due to homes being built on sprawling suburban fringes prone to floods and fires.

Rushan Abbas' Sunni Muslim sister from China's Xinjiang province hasn't been heard from since she was detained in 2018 — now she's made a film about her disappearance.

India will soon replace China as the world's most populous country. It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to become a global superpower, but India will need to carefully manage the boom without revisiting its dark history of population control.